Report: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah emerges as favorite for Vikings GM

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is having his second interview with the Vikings on Tuesday as Ryan Poles has reportedly agreed to be the next Bears' general manager.

Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Coach Sean Payton resigns from New Orleans Saints, AP source reports

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching.

NFL overtime rules: Should the league consider adopting college football’s OT format?

The Bills and Chiefs game ended with a game-winning touchdown in overtime and Buffalo never earned a possession, reigniting a debate about the NFL’s overtime rules.

Where things stand with the Vikings GM, head coaching search
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The Vikings have interviewed eight head coaching candidates, and are bringing back two finalists this week to interview for the GM position.

U.S. Women’s Hockey Team gets send-off in Blaine, heads to Beijing for Olympics

The U.S. Women's Hockey Team got a send-off from friends and family on Monday as it left Schwan Super Rink in Blaine to head to the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Novak Djokovic could play in France under latest COVID-19 vaccine rules

Top-ranked player Novak Djokovic could be allowed to defend his French Open title under the latest COVID-19 rules adopted Monday by the French government, even if he is still not vaccinated when the clay-court Grand Slam starts in May.

Minnesota United to implement COVID-19 vaccine mandate at Allianz Field

Soccer fans will need to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccine, or a negative test within 72 hours, to get into Allianz Field for the immediate future.

Minnesota Wild winger Marcus Foligno joins Jim Rich on Fox 9 Sports Now

Marcus Foligno joined Jim Rich on Fox 9 Sports Now Sunday night to talk about the Minnesota Wild's recent hot streak, and raising money for breast cancer awareness.

Gophers guard Payton Willis named Big Ten Co-Player of the Week

After a historic performance in a 68-65 win over Rutgers on Saturday at Williams Arena, University of Minnesota guard Payton Willis has been named the Big Ten Co-Player of the Week.

Wheelchair tennis program grows in popularity in Minnesota

The fast-paced sport of tennis is one of the quickest growing programs at Courage Kenny Rehab Institute. The group meets once a month at the University of Minnesota to bring tennis to anyone wanting to try.

Chiefs defeat Bills 42-36 in OT, head to AFC championship

The Chiefs won the coin toss, marched swiftly downfield against the NFL's top-ranked but exhausted defense, and right into their fourth straight AFC title game.

Ahead of Olympics, Beijing district orders mass COVID-19 testing

China is stepping up enforcement of its “zero tolerance” strategy aimed at isolating every infected person as Beijing prepares to open the Winter Games on Feb. 4 under intensive anti-virus controls.

Bengals head to AFC Championship after upsetting Titans 19-16

Cincinnati will play in the AFC championship game next Sunday at the winner of the Buffalo-Kansas City matchup in the other AFC divisional round game Sunday.