1st and North: Week 1
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Sports anchors from Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit team up to look back at week 1 of the 2025-26 NFL season that included divisional matchups of the Lions vs Packers, and Bears vs. Vikings on Monday Night Football.

J.J. McCarthy to Vikings teammates: ‘Where else would you rather be?’

A moment in a huddle led by J.J. McCarthy Monday night led the Vikings to a 21-point fourth quarter and comeback win over the Chicago Bears.

Gopher Pregame Show: Drew Biber 1-on-1
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Before the University of Minnesota football team hosted Northwestern State on Saturday, FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim sat down with tight end Drew Biber as part of the Gopher Pregame Show.

19th Bad Pants Open golf tournament underway
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Each year, a golf course in Maple Grove will have golfers dressed in crazy pants as part of the Bad Pants Open golf tournament that raises money for Special Olympics and the PGA Reach. FOX 9?s Ian Leonard is live from the 19th annual event.

Vikings players react after 27-24 comeback win over Bears
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Vikings players Justin Jefferson, Javon Hargrave, Jonathan Greenard, Josh Metellus, Byron Murphy Jr., Adam Thielen and Aaron Jones react from the locker room after a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field.

J.J. McCarthy reacts after leading Vikings to comeback win over Bears
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Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy spoke with reporters after leading Minnesota to 21 fourth quarter points in a 27-24 comeback win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field. McCarthy got the win in his first NFL start.

Kevin O'Connell after Vikings beat Bears: 'Lot to unpack after that one'
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Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks with reporters after Minnesota scored 21 fourth quarter points to rally for a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field. J.J. McCarthy responded from a 74-yard pick-6 to lead three fourth quarter scoring drives.

J.J. McCarthy rallies Vikings past Bears 27-24 on Monday Night Football

J.J. McCarthy rallied the Minnesota Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Soldier Field with the help of 21 fourth quarter points.

Lake Elmo pickleball noise complaints lead to restricted hours

A popular trend in sports has some surrounding residents of public courts less enthused about the noise it’s making.

Gophers altering schedule for West Coast night kickoff at California

The University of Minnesota football team takes a 2-0 record on the road this week for the first time this season, and the Gophers are preparing for a West Coast night game.

Gophers adjust weekly plans for Saturday night game at California
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The University of Minnesota football team plays the first of 10 straight games against Power 4 teams Saturday night at California, now an ACC team. It's a 9:30 p.m. kickoff back here, and P.J. Fleck talked Monday about how the team is altering its schedule to be ready for a West Coast night kickoff. He also gave an injury update on Darius Taylor.

Vikings at Bears Week 1: Pete Bercich previews from Chicago
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Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Pete Bercich of the Vikings Radio Network joined Jim Rich to preview the Minnesota Vikings opening the 2025 regular season against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football.

Vikings safety Harrison Smith will not play Monday night at Bears

The Minnesota Vikings will open the 2025 regular season against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Monday Night Football, and they’ll be without safety Harrison Smith.

Naz Reid’s sister fatally shot in New Jersey, man charged with murder

The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves player Naz Reid has been fatally shot, and a man believed to be connected to it has been charged with murder, according to New Jersey prosecutors.

Young Phillies fan has homerun ball taken by woman at Marlins game, teams rally behind family

As fans scrambled for a homerun ball, a man came up with it and gave it to a young boy. Both were wearing Phillies gear. Moments later, a woman wearing Phillies apparel approached the man and appeared to shout at him. The man then took the ball from the boy's glove and gave it to the woman.

Eagles' Jalen Carter ejected after spitting on Cowboys' Dak Prescott

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after spitting on Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott Thursday night.

Vikings getting ready for Week 1 Monday night game at Bears
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The MInnesota Vikings practiced Thursday at TCO Performance Center ahead of their Week 1 opener at the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. FOX 9's Dawn Mitchell has the latest from Eagan.