House bill would allow sports betting from Minnesota casinos, mobile apps

New legislation unveiled on Monday would allow bets on college and professional sporting events placed from tribal casinos and mobile apps.

NFL QB prospect Malik Willis captured on video giving clothing to homeless woman

NFL QB prospect Malik Willis is making an impression on and off the field after a trending social media video captured him giving some of his clothing to a homeless woman outside of the NFL combine in Indianapolis.

NFL suspends Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley for betting on games

The NFL is suspending Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley for at least the 2022 season after a league investigation found he bet on NFL games in 2021. 

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

Sunday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich talked with former Twins' great and coach Al Newman about the season ahead, which is currently on pause due to labor negotiations.

Fox 9 Sports Now: Jim Rich talks Minnesota Twins baseball with Al Newman
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Sunday night on Fox 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich talked with former Twins' great and coach Al Newman as we wait for the players and owners to agree on terms to play the 2022 season.

NHL unveils new logo for Stanley Cup playoffs and Final

The NHL is unveiling a new logo for the Stanley Cup playoffs and Final that replaces the one used for the last 13 years. This new design features a realistic rendering of the Stanley Cup set against a championship banner.

Gophers’ Gable Steveson wins 3rd straight Big Ten title, NCAAs next

Gophers' wrestling star Gable Steveson won his third straight Big Ten title at heavyweight on Sunday at the Big Ten Championships.

Minnesota Aurora FC getting ready to kick off inaugural season
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In two months, Minnesota Aurora FC players will take the field at TCO Stadium in Eagan. On Sunday's FOX 9 Morning News, President Andrea Yoch talks about the upcoming debut season and what will be different while attending the games.

Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey sweeps aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 in Final Faceoff

The Golden Gophers Women’s Hockey team won state bragging rights by sweeping aside Minnesota-Duluth 5-1 at Ridder Arena Saturday in the first semi-final of the WCHA Final Faceoff tournament

Friday night lights burn bright for legendary high school football coach

A line of hundreds of community members - from family to friends to ex-players - snaked through the halls of Somerset High School on Friday to remember coach Bruce Larson.

North High senior celebrates scoring her 2,000th point
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Alex McNeill, a senior basketball player at North High School in Minneapolis, recently scored her 2,000th point. She says she hopes this milestone can be an inspiration for younger basketball players.

Minnesota United opens home 2022 season Saturday against Nashville

The Loons open the home portion of their 2022 season Saturday night against Nashville at Allianz Field, and it’ll be a sellout crowd despite less than ideal weather conditions.

WCHA Final Faceoff: How to watch games on FOX 9+

The University of Minnesota women’s hockey team couldn’t find itself in a better spot as it hosts the WCHA Women’s Final Faceoff this weekend at Ridder Arena.

Gophers football to host 2 practices open to fans before April 30 Spring Game

The University of Minnesota football team announced Friday it will hold two spring practices open to the public before the team’s annual Spring Game at Huntington Bank Stadium.

Gopher?s women?s basketball competing in Big Ten tournament
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Gopher?s women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen has her team ready to compete in the Big Ten, FOX 9?s Dawn Mitchell explains.

'The sky is the limit for me': Gophers OL Daniel Faalele talks at NFL Combine

The University of Minnesota football team is well-represented at this year’s NFL Combine in Indianapolis, with four players participating from the Gophers’ 2021 squad that finished 9-4 in PJ Fleck’s fifth season as head coach.