PGA Tour, LIV Golf merging
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The most disruptive year in golf ended Tuesday when the PGA Tour and European tour agreed to a merger with Saudi Arabia's golf interests, creating a commercial operation designed to unify professional golf around the world. As part of the deal, the sides are dropping all lawsuits involving LIV Golf against each other effective immediately.

PGA Tour to merge with Saudis, ending LIV litigation

The agreement combines the Public Investment Fund's golf-related commercial businesses and rights — including LIV Golf — with those of the PGA and European tours. The new entity has not been named.

Jim Hines, Olympic 100-meter champion who became NFL receiver, dies at 76

Jim Hines' world mark in the 100 meters stood for 15 years before it was broken by Calvin Smith. The current record is held by Usain Bolt.

3M Open adds past winners Cameron Champ, Michael Thompson to 2023 field

Cameron Champ and Michael Thompson are joining Tony Finau as past 3M Open champions who have committed to the 2023 tournament at TPC Twin Cities in July.

Hendrickson Foundation hosts annual hockey festival in Blaine
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The Hendrickson Foundation hosted 80 teams and more than 1,300 players for its annual hockey festival in Blaine over the weekend.

Fox 9 Sports Now: Jim Rich talks Twins with Al Newman

Sunday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich talked Twins with two-time World Series winner Al Newman.

Jim Rich talks Twins with Al Newman
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Sunday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich talked Minnesota Twins baseball with former player and coach Al Newman after they split a 4-game series with the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field.

Belmont Stakes on FOX: Network readies to cover Triple Crown event for 1st time

Even though Saturday's Belmont Stakes marks the first time Fox Sports has carried one of horse racing's Triple Crown events, the network has a history of covering the sport.

Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg, who once signed record-breaking contract, has ‘severe nerve damage’: report

In December 2019, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Washington Nationals, breaking the record previously held by David Price ($217 million), after winning the 2019 World Series MVP with the Nats.

Following roster controversy Cambridge-Isanti student-athlete advances to state

Following a clerical error that had one Cambridge-Isanti student-athlete disqualified from competition, Evelyn Wiltrout will now be able to compete after all.

Cambridge-Isanti athlete to compete following error
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Following a clerical error that kept her off the roster, and the ensuing uproar, the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has said Evelyn Wiltrout will be allowed to compete after all. FOX 9?s Mary McGuire has the details.

Churchill Downs suspends operations following 12 horse deaths, moves meets to Ellis Park

Churchill Downs will suspend racing operations on Wednesday and move the remainder of its spring meet to Ellis Park to conduct a “top-to-bottom” review of safety and surface protocols in the wake of 12 horse fatalities the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

Gophers volleyball releases 2023 non-conference schedule

The Gophers' volleyball team's 2023 non-conference schedule features eight NCAA Tournament teams, and a date with defending national champion Texas.

Vikings sign Inver Grove Heights native, North Dakota WR Garett Maag

The Minnesota Vikings added to their wide receiver room Friday, and did so with a local product who didn’t live too far from TCO Performance Center.

Gophers golfers Emma Carpenter, Grace Curran back for 5th season
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University of Minnesota women's golfers Emma Carpenter and Grace Curran talked this week about their decisions to return to the Gophers for a 5th season.