Gophers football visits national champion Indiana, has 4 trophy games on 2026 schedule

The University of Minnesota football team announced its 2026 regular season schedule on Tuesday. The Gophers will face the defending College Football Playoff national champions, and have four trophy games next season.

Derek Shelton: 2026 Minnesota Twins are 'going to be fun to watch'
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The Minnesota Twins held TwinsFest last weekend at Target Field before the team departs for Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla. It's a new era for the Twins, with Derek Shelton being hired to replace Rocco Baldelli. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down with Shelton to talk about expectations for the season ahead.

Minnesota Frost vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes: How to watch, stream

The Minnesota Frost take on the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.

Budweiser Super Bowl LX commercial features clydesdale, bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird' - Watch

Budweiser will once again be a part of the Super Bowl with a memorable ad themed “American Icons," featuring a Budweiser Clydesdale, a bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song 'Free Bird.'

Minneapolis shooting: Timberwolves ‘heartbroken’ by Alex Pretti’s death

The Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors Saturday afternoon, but the game was postponed after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration operation in south Minneapolis.

Minneapolis shooting: Timberwolves-Warriors Saturday game postponed

The Minnesota Timberwolves postponed their game against the Golden State Warriors following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by Border Patrol agents.

Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota hosts No. 7 Nebraska on Saturday
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This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.

Minnesota Frost vs. New York Sirens: How to watch, stream

The Minnesota Frost are home again to take on the New York Sirens on Sunday, Jan. 25, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.

How to watch NFL football: 2026 AFC and NFC Championship games

The NFL’s final four teams clash in the conference championship games with a trip to Super Bowl LX at stake this weekend.

Vikings sign DC Brian Flores to contract extension

If Brian Flores doesn’t land a head coaching job during this offseason cycle, he will be back with the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced Wednesday night they've signed him to a contract extension.

Minnesota Vikings 2026 free agents: Who stays, who goes?

The Minnesota Vikings are in offseason mode, and have 18 players who are now free agents. Here is a look at some of the bigger names in that group, and if they’ll be in Vikings’ purple when the 2026 season starts.

CFP National Championship, Gophers football, hoops & Timberwolves
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This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.

Minnesota Frost vs. Montreal Victoire: How to watch, stream

The Minnesota Frost are home again to take on the Montreal Victoire on Wednesday, Jan. 21, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.

Anthony Edwards left off NBA All-Star starting 5, was he snubbed?

The NBA All-Star Game is set for Feb. 15 at the home of the L.A. Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves’ guard Anthony Edwards will not be starting in the game.

Gophers repeat titles in cheer and dance categories at UCA and UDA College Nationals

The University of Minnesota Spirit Squad successfully defended two national championships this weekend at the 2026 UCA and UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando.