Spirits high in Minneapolis after Team USA win
Hundreds of World Cup soccer fans gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on Team USA as it claimed victory over Australia. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to join the celebration.
Hundreds of World Cup soccer fans gathered in Minneapolis on Friday to cheer on Team USA as it claimed victory over Australia. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis was onsite to join the celebration.
World Cup fans pack Peavey Plaza in Minneapolis for USA watch party
Team USA’s World Cup win over Australia brought an electric atmosphere to downtown Minneapolis, where fans gathered in droves to cheer on the team.
Team USA’s World Cup win over Australia brought an electric atmosphere to downtown Minneapolis, where fans gathered in droves to cheer on the team.
Minneapolis becomes World Cup hotspot
Hundreds of fans gathered in downtown Minneapolis to watch live World Cup competition at Peavey Plaza. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is live with the latest fan reactions.
Hundreds of fans gathered in downtown Minneapolis to watch live World Cup competition at Peavey Plaza. FOX 9’s Leon Purvis is live with the latest fan reactions.
Rowdy Seattle fans cause seismic spike during USA, Australia World Cup match
The first goal for Team USA caused a seismic spike as hundreds of thousands of people in Seattle gathered and cheered across several downtown venues to watch the World Cup match against Australia.
The first goal for Team USA caused a seismic spike as hundreds of thousands of people in Seattle gathered and cheered across several downtown venues to watch the World Cup match against Australia.
World Cup 2026: Minnesota fans react to first USA goal in US-Australia match
Fans at a World Cup watch party at Peavy Plaza in downtown Minneapolis react to the first USA goal at the US-Australia game.
Fans at a World Cup watch party at Peavy Plaza in downtown Minneapolis react to the first USA goal at the US-Australia game.
Christian Pulisic to miss USA's World Cup match against Australia due to calf injury
Christian Pulisic has an injured calf and will not play in the USA's match against Australia in the FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Christian Pulisic has an injured calf and will not play in the USA's match against Australia in the FIFA World Cup on Friday.
Brett Larson era begins: Gophers hockey set for rivalries, road tests in 2026-27
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team is gearing up for an action-packed 2026-27 season, with a schedule full of classic rivalries and big conference showdowns as Brett Larson steps in for his first year as head coach.
The University of Minnesota men's hockey team is gearing up for an action-packed 2026-27 season, with a schedule full of classic rivalries and big conference showdowns as Brett Larson steps in for his first year as head coach.
Minnesota Frost select Ohio State defender Sarah Swiderski with top pick in PWHL Draft
The Minnesota Frost are gearing up for the 2026-27 season with six new additions from the 2026 PWHL Draft Wednesday night. The Frost started the PWHL Draft by taking Ohio State defender Sarah Swiderski with the No. 9 overall pick.
The Minnesota Frost are gearing up for the 2026-27 season with six new additions from the 2026 PWHL Draft Wednesday night. The Frost started the PWHL Draft by taking Ohio State defender Sarah Swiderski with the No. 9 overall pick.
MN Wild, Grand Casino Arena drop Ticketmaster, switch to SeatGeek
The Minnesota Wild have dropped Ticketmaster as their primary ticketing agent and have inked a multi-year agreement with SeatGeek as their new provider.
The Minnesota Wild have dropped Ticketmaster as their primary ticketing agent and have inked a multi-year agreement with SeatGeek as their new provider.
10,000 Takes: June 18, 2026
Here's this week's episode of 10,000 takes featuring Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow as they talk all things Minnesota sports.
Here's this week's episode of 10,000 takes featuring Eric Nelson and Wally Langfellow as they talk all things Minnesota sports.
Pink cleats are everywhere at the World Cup; here's why
Why is every player wearing pink cleats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's why the bold trend has taken over soccer's biggest stage.
Why is every player wearing pink cleats at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's why the bold trend has taken over soccer's biggest stage.
Watch live: New York Knicks NBA championship parade
New York City is celebrating the New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship with a parade starting at 10 a.m.
New York City is celebrating the New York Knicks 2026 NBA championship with a parade starting at 10 a.m.
Minnesota Twins offering season ticket holders credits for attending 2026 home games
The Minnesota Twins have launched a new program to encourage season ticket holders to attend more home games at Target Field this season and renew their tickets for next year.
The Minnesota Twins have launched a new program to encourage season ticket holders to attend more home games at Target Field this season and renew their tickets for next year.
Gophers start summer workouts looking to build off Sweet 16 run
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is back on campus for summer workouts, and so far, there’s a lot of smiles for the Gophers on the court. That’s what happens when the program is coming off its first run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 21 years.
The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team is back on campus for summer workouts, and so far, there’s a lot of smiles for the Gophers on the court. That’s what happens when the program is coming off its first run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 21 years.
Gophers players excited to start summer workouts after Sweet 16 run
Gophers' women's basketball players Mara Braun, Tori McKinney and Grace Grocholski spoke after Wednesday's practice at Athletes Village. The team is coming off a run to the Sweet 16 and started summer workouts this week.
Gophers' women's basketball players Mara Braun, Tori McKinney and Grace Grocholski spoke after Wednesday's practice at Athletes Village. The team is coming off a run to the Sweet 16 and started summer workouts this week.
Gophers start summer workouts looking to build off Sweet 16 run
The Gophers women's basketball team started summer workouts on campus this week. Dawn Plitzuweit spoke with media after practice Wednesday at Athletes Village about building off last year's Sweet 16 run, her contract extension and playing in Cancun.
The Gophers women's basketball team started summer workouts on campus this week. Dawn Plitzuweit spoke with media after practice Wednesday at Athletes Village about building off last year's Sweet 16 run, her contract extension and playing in Cancun.
WNBA expanding regular season to 50 games starting in 2027
Citing increased fan demand and league growth, the WNBA has announced it will add six more games to its schedule beginning in 2027.
Citing increased fan demand and league growth, the WNBA has announced it will add six more games to its schedule beginning in 2027.
Floyd Mayweather facing felony charges for passing bad checks
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges alleging that he wrote a bad check to purchase a luxury watch at a Las Vegas store.
FOX 9 Town Ball Tour reschedules Loretto stop out of caution for incoming storms
The second date on FOX 9's 2026 Town Ball Tour has been rescheduled out of an abundance of caution due to potential storms.
The second date on FOX 9's 2026 Town Ball Tour has been rescheduled out of an abundance of caution due to potential storms.
USA players want to lay off the 'Layup' chatter ahead of Australia matchup
One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday. Specifically, one word.
One storyline has dominated the buildup to the U.S. men's national team's second World Cup match against Australia on Friday. Specifically, one word.