Special Olympics 2026 USA Games in Minnesota: Your guide to the games

The Special Olympics is holding its 2026 USA Games in the Twin Cities. The games began last Saturday and are underway through this Friday. Here's everything you need to know if you want to stop by to support the athletes.

Lou Nanne talks Dylan Larkin speculation, all things Gopher hockey
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Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Minnesota hockey legend Lou Nanne sat down with Jim Rich to talk all things hockey. He gives his thoughts on if the Wild can acquire Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, and what's the outlook for the Gophers' men's hockey team in Year 1 under Brett Larson?

Pride on Ice Podcast Ep. 1: Coach Brett Larson on the new era of Gophers Hockey

A new era is underway for Gophers men's hockey. New coach Brett Larson sat down with Jim Rich and Gophers legend Pat Micheletti to lay out his vision for the future of the program. Watch the full episode of the Pride on Ice Podcast here.

Gophers Pride on Ice Podcast: Coach Brett Larson
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Welcome to the debut episode of the Pride on Ice Podcast. FOX 9's Jim Rich and Pat Micheletti sit down with Gopher Hockey Coach Brett Larson to discuss 

Iran team leaves note in World Cup locker room: ‘Thank you, Los Angeles’

Iran left a note in their locker room at SoFi Stadium following their match with Belgium, showing their gratitude to the city of Los Angeles for their hospitality.

Cheryl Reeve after Lynx Pride Night loss: ‘We should’ve done it for the gays’
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The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Washington Mystics 84-79 Sunday night at Target Center. It was Pride Night, and after the game Cheryl Reeve said, "We should've done it for the gays, but we didn't get it done."

Cheryl Reeve after Lynx Pride Night loss: ‘We should’ve done it for the gays’

The Minnesota Lynx lost to the Washington Mystics 84-79 Sunday, Pride Night at Target Center. After the game, Cheryl Reeve told reporters, "We should've done it for the gays, but we didn't get it done."

Special Olympics 2026: Meet Lucy Haugland
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The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games have officially kicked off in Minnesota. Thousands of incredible athletes are flocking to the University of Minnesota to compete. FOX 9's Ian Leonard introduces us to one standout competitor, Lucy Haugland.

Twins hosting Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers coming off hot streak

The Minnesota Twins are coming home from a six-game road trip and have been away from Target Field for nine of their past 12 games, but might see the biggest crowds of the season at Target Field starting Monday.

Timberwolves-Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, what would it take?

According to several NBA insiders, the Minnesota Timberwolves are one of three teams still in the hunt to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Vikings offseason: 5 storylines heading into Training Camp

The Minnesota Vikings are officially in offseason mode until the team reconvenes in late July for training camp. So where are the Vikings at with training camp more than a month away? Here are five offseason storylines.

Spirits high in Minneapolis after Team USA win
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Hundreds of World Cup soccer fans gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on Team USA as it claimed victory over Australia. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to join the celebration.

World Cup fans pack Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis for USA watch party

Team USA’s World Cup win over Australia brought an electric atmosphere to downtown Minneapolis, where fans gathered in droves to cheer on the team.

Minneapolis becomes World Cup hotspot
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Hundreds of fans gathered in downtown Minneapolis to watch live World Cup competition at Peavey Plaza. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is live with the latest fan reactions.

Rowdy Seattle fans cause seismic spike during USA, Australia World Cup match

The first goal for Team USA caused a seismic spike as hundreds of thousands of people in Seattle gathered and cheered across several downtown venues to watch the World Cup match against Australia.

Brett Larson era begins: Gophers hockey set for rivalries, road tests in 2026-27

The University of Minnesota men's hockey team is gearing up for an action-packed 2026-27 season, with a schedule full of classic rivalries and big conference showdowns as Brett Larson steps in for his first year as head coach.

Minnesota Frost select Ohio State defender Sarah Swiderski with top pick in PWHL Draft

The Minnesota Frost are gearing up for the 2026-27 season with six new additions from the 2026 PWHL Draft Wednesday night. The Frost started the PWHL Draft by taking Ohio State defender Sarah Swiderski with the No. 9 overall pick.