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1st & North: Vikings crush Bengals, head to Dublin

September 24, 2025 10:59am CDT

FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim appeared on this week's 1st and North show with sports anchors from Milwaukee, Detroit and Chicago. The Minnesota Vikings are 2-1 after a 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and now head across the pond to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland.

Vikings host flag football tournament for police officers

September 23, 2025 6:38pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings are hosting a flag football tournament for local youth Tuesday night at TCO Performance Center, where area police officers are coaching the teams. FOX 9's Jim Rich also caught up with Jonathan Greenard.

Niko Medved, Gophers basketball opens practice for 2025-26 season [FULL]

September 23, 2025 3:29pm CDT

Gophers men's basketball coach Niko Medved spoke with reporters Monday as the team opened practice for the 2025-26 season.

Vikings Postgame Tonight: Pete Bercich breaks down key plays in 48-10 win

September 22, 2025 9:19pm CDT

Sunday night on Vikings Postgame Tonight, Pete Bercich of the Vikings Radio Network joined FOX 9's Jim Rich to break down the key plays in a 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals as Minnesota improved to 2-1 on the season.

Lynx, NBA future, Twins and Vikings: H & H Podcast

September 22, 2025 8:45pm CDT

This week on the H & H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake recap a busy week in Minnesota sports and look ahead to the NBA’s future. Minnesota Lynx: Fresh off knocking out the Golden State Valkyries in the first round, but Lake says they’ve got to start games faster if they want to keep advancing in the playoffs. NBA Future: With LeBron James hinting at retirement, the guys debate whether Anthony Edwards can take the torch as the league’s next face — and what the NBA might look like without King James. Minnesota Twins: As the season wraps up, Lake searches for reasons to be optimistic heading into next year. Minnesota Vikings: After laying an egg against the Falcons, Hicks and Lake break down what’s really going on with the team and rookie QB J.J. McCarthy.

Gophers' P.J. Fleck downplays Athan Kaliakmanis's return to Minnesota [FULL]

September 22, 2025 3:40pm CDT

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck met with reporters on Monday and talked about former quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis making his return to Minnesota with Rutgers this weekend. Kaliakmanis was Fleck's starter two years ago, then entered the transfer portal after the season.

Kevin O'Connell provides Vikings injury update after Bengals win [FULL]

September 22, 2025 3:18pm CDT

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters on Monday to reflect on a 48-10 win over the Bengals and provide injury updates on Javon Hargrave, Ben Yurosek, Donovan Jackson, Ryan Kelly and Justin Skule. The Vikings take a 2-1 record across the pond this week to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday.

Vikings, Lynx and Pablo Lopez: H & H Podcast

September 22, 2025 12:59pm CDT

The Minnesota Vikings bounced back in a big way with a 48-10 win over the Bengals. Carson Wentz made his first start in purple and delivered, while the defense forced five turnovers. But are we entering a QB controversy? Ahmad Hicks says JJ McCarthy deserves more time, while Henry Lake argues the best player should play ? no matter who it is. The guys also dive into the Minnesota Lynx?s comeback win over the Mercury, and why Napheesa Collier was unfairly left out of postseason awards. Plus, Pablo L�pez lands on the IL ? why both Lake and Hicks think that could actually help the Twins long term. And with the Gophers back in action vs. Rutgers, Ahmad challenges P.J. Fleck to raise the standard after another frustrating loss. Don?t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Minnesota sports talk every week!

Lynx beat Mercury 82-69 in WNBA Semifinals Game 1 [FULL]

September 21, 2025 6:57pm CDT

Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, guard Courtney Williams and forward Kayla McBride speak with reporters after an 82-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury in Game 1 of the WNBA Semifinals on Sunday at Target Center. The Lynx have a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series. Williams and McBride combined for 44 points and 14 rebounds and nine assists.

Isaiah Rodgers leads Vikings to 48-10 win over Bengals

September 21, 2025 5:01pm CDT

Vikings players Isaiah Rodgers, Christian Darrisaw, Harrison Smith, Jonathan Greenard, Justin Jefferson and Josh Metellus react from the locker room after Sunday's 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings are 2-1 heading to Dublin, Ireland, to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rodgers had two defensive touchdowns and created three of Minnesota's five forced turnovers on the day.

Carson Wentz reacts after Vikings crush Bengals, 48-10 [FULL]

September 21, 2025 4:27pm CDT

Vikings QB Carson Wentz spoke with reporters on Sunday after getting a 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium. It was his first win in Minnesota.

Kevin O'Connell reacts after Vikings beat Bengals, 48-10 [FULL]

September 21, 2025 4:18pm CDT

Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell spoke with reporters after Sunday's 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium to improve to 2-1 on the season. Next up, a date with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland.

Lynx praise Alanna Smith for winning Co-Defensive Player of the Year

September 19, 2025 7:07pm CDT

Lynx forward player Alanna Smith tied for the title of Co-Defensive Player of the Year. The team is now looking to secure their fifth WNBA title win. Rob Olson has the full report.

Lynx drive for 5: Alanna Smith wins Co-Defensive Play of the Year

September 19, 2025 5:57pm CDT

Alanna Smith, of the Minnesota Lynx, was named the WNBA's Co-Defensive Player of the year alongside A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full report.

10,000 Takes: Sept. 20, 2025

September 19, 2025 7:04am CDT

10,000 Takes on Sept. 20, 2025.