Gophers fans ready for Sweet 16
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The Gophers Women’s Basketball team is in the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years, with fans ready and waiting to watch the game. FOX 9’s Ahmad Hicks spoke with two fans representing a home divided before tip-off in Sacramento.

Enough Said: Twins season begins, Timberwolves historic win and spring break travel troubles
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Enough Said hosts discuss the Minnesota Twins’ beginning their 2026 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ historic comeback at Target Center and spring break traveling woes impacting many.

NYC Hotel Concerns, Big Matchups, and Penalty Pressure | Futbol HQ
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Concerns grow over fan accommodations in New York City as the World Cup nears. We break down a must-watch England vs. Croatia showdown, hear from Austin FC’s Brad Stuver on the pressure of penalty kicks, and see how Seattle is giving fans a shot at tickets through a new app. The countdown to 2026 continues.

Former NFL player Barret Robbins dies at 52

Former NFL football player, Barret Robbins, has died. He was 52 years old.

IOC chair announces ban on transgender athletes in female competitions in Olympic events

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday a new policy that will bar transgender athletes from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. The policy will be in effect starting with the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Timberwolves complete historic comeback to beat Rockets in overtime

The Minnesota Timberwolves made NBA history Wednesday night in a 110-108 overtime win over the Houston Rockets at Target Center, and it was a game they had to have.

Timberwolves make historic comeback to beat Rockets in overtime
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The Minnesota Timberwolves were down 13 points with less than four minutes to play Wednesday night, then scored the game's final 15 points to earn a 110-108 overtime win. Julius Randle scored the game-winning basket with less than 10 seconds to play. Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo spoke from the locker room after the game.

Twins 2026 season begins today in Baltimore
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The Minesota Twins begin their 2026 season on the road in Baltimore to take on the Orioles. FOX 9’s Jim Rich joins All Day live from Oriole Park at Camden Yards to discuss the opening pitch and season ahead.

A $15K payment looming for some World Cup players and fans just to enter the country

Players and fans from certain countries who have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are looking at a payment of a $15,000 bond to enter the United States. 

Twins players excited for Opening Day at Baltimore
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The Minnesota Twins open the 2026 regular season at the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and spoke at the team's Wednesday workout with center fielder Byron Buxton, and pitchers Joe Ryan and Taylor Rogers.

Derek Shelton getting ready for Twins' managerial debut
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The Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day. Derek Shelton was hired to replace Rocco Baldelli in the offseason, and is making his Twins' managerial debut Thursday against the Orioles.

Royce Lewis, Twins prepare for Opening Day at Baltimore
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The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and the Minnesota Twins are in Baltimore for Opening Day on Thursday. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich is there, and he caught up with third baseman Royce Lewis during Wednesday's workout at Camden Yards.

Gopher Coaches Show: Amaya Battle’s game-winning shot sends Gophers to Sweet 16

Amaya Battle got the moment every kid growing up playing basketball in their driveway dreams of in Minnesota’s 65-63 win over Ole Miss in the NCAA Tournament’s round of 32.

Gophers women's basketball dancing to Sweet 16
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This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we're talking with the University of Minnesota women's basketball team as they're on a historic run. For the first time in 21 years, Dawn Plitzuweit and the Gophers are headed to the NCAA Sweet 16. Minnesota faces UCLA in Sacramento Friday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard chat with Coach Plitzuweit to talk about the win over Ole Miss. Amaya Battle and Mara Braun join to talk about the season, and Battle's huge shot to lift the Gophers past Ole Miss.

How to watch St. Paul Saints on FOX 9+ this season

FOX 9 will broadcast 13 St. Paul Saints games this season. The first game you can watch on FOX 9+ is Friday, April 3. Here's a look at the schedule.

World Cup: 16 UEFA teams to participate in play-off tournament for four World Cup spots

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) will hold its second round play-off to determine the final four teams that will compete for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Minneapolis vying to host NFL Draft in 2028
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The Minnesota Vikings have launched a bid to host the NFL Draft in 2028, with the Vikings saying U.S. Bank Stadium is the best stadium in the NFL.