10,000 Takes: Jan. 29, 2026
10,000 Takes on Jan. 29, 2026.
10,000 Takes on Jan. 29, 2026.
Bill Belichick, Sam Darnold to Super Bowl, Timberwolves latest: H&H Podcast
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake discuss several sports topics. Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer. Sam Darnold is headed to the Super Bowl, did the Vikings make a mistake? The Timberwolves are getting close to the All-Star break, and is it right or wrong to ask professional athletes about societal issues?
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake discuss several sports topics. Bill Belichick is not a first ballot Hall of Famer. Sam Darnold is headed to the Super Bowl, did the Vikings make a mistake? The Timberwolves are getting close to the All-Star break, and is it right or wrong to ask professional athletes about societal issues?
Gopher Coaches Show: Border Battle at Wisconsin
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men's basketball team. The Gophers are 10-10 on the season, 3-6 in Big Ten play and have lost five straight. The roster is depleted due to injuries, and the Gophers might be without top scorer Cade Tyson at Wisconsin Wednesday night. FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks and KFAN's Justin Gaard speak with Medved about the losing skid, and the rest of the season. Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson joins the show to talk about coming with Medved from Colorado State to play for the Gophers.
Derek Shelton: 2026 Minnesota Twins will be team ‘that’s going to be fun to watch’
The Minnesota Twins will head to Spring Training in just a few weeks. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down with new manager Derek Shelton last weekend at TwinsFest. Shelton is replacing Rocco Baldelli, who was fired after seven seasons.
The Minnesota Twins will head to Spring Training in just a few weeks. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down with new manager Derek Shelton last weekend at TwinsFest. Shelton is replacing Rocco Baldelli, who was fired after seven seasons.
Gophers football visits national champion Indiana, has 4 trophy games on 2026 schedule
The University of Minnesota football team announced its 2026 regular season schedule on Tuesday. The Gophers will face the defending College Football Playoff national champions, and have four trophy games next season.
The University of Minnesota football team announced its 2026 regular season schedule on Tuesday. The Gophers will face the defending College Football Playoff national champions, and have four trophy games next season.
Derek Shelton: 2026 Minnesota Twins are 'going to be fun to watch'
The Minnesota Twins held TwinsFest last weekend at Target Field before the team departs for Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla. It's a new era for the Twins, with Derek Shelton being hired to replace Rocco Baldelli. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down with Shelton to talk about expectations for the season ahead.
The Minnesota Twins held TwinsFest last weekend at Target Field before the team departs for Spring Training in Fort Myers, Fla. It's a new era for the Twins, with Derek Shelton being hired to replace Rocco Baldelli. FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich sat down with Shelton to talk about expectations for the season ahead.
Minnesota Frost vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes: How to watch, stream
The Minnesota Frost take on the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
The Minnesota Frost take on the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
Budweiser Super Bowl LX commercial features clydesdale, bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Free Bird' - Watch
Budweiser will once again be a part of the Super Bowl with a memorable ad themed “American Icons," featuring a Budweiser Clydesdale, a bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song 'Free Bird.'
Budweiser will once again be a part of the Super Bowl with a memorable ad themed “American Icons," featuring a Budweiser Clydesdale, a bald eagle, and Lynyrd Skynyrd's iconic song 'Free Bird.'
Rams lose to Seahawks, fall short in bid for first Super Bowl trip since Feb. 2022
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
The Rams fell to the Seattle Seahawks 31-27 in Sunday's NFC championship game.
Minneapolis shooting: Timberwolves ‘heartbroken’ by Alex Pretti’s death
The Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors Saturday afternoon, but the game was postponed after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration operation in south Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors Saturday afternoon, but the game was postponed after Alex Pretti was fatally shot by a Border Patrol agent during an immigration operation in south Minneapolis.
Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101 without ropes in daring live climb
American rock climber Alex Honnold completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 on Sunday.
American rock climber Alex Honnold completed a ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 on Sunday.
Minneapolis shooting: Timberwolves-Warriors Saturday game postponed
The Minnesota Timberwolves postponed their game against the Golden State Warriors following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by Border Patrol agents.
The Minnesota Timberwolves postponed their game against the Golden State Warriors following the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis man by Border Patrol agents.
Gopher Coaches Show: Minnesota hosts No. 7 Nebraska on Saturday
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
This week on the FOX 9 Gopher Coaches Show, we catch up with Niko Medved from the Minnesota men’s basketball team. Former player Parker Fox comes off the bench for Justin Gaard as a guest host. The Gophers are 10-9, 3-5 in Big Ten play and are looking to end a four-game losing skid. Three of those losses are by a combined 14 points, and they took Ohio State to overtime on the road despite being down to a seven-man rotation due to injuries. Minnesota native and sophomore guard Isaac Asuma also goes 1-on-1 with Ahmad Hicks as the Cherry native talks about his decision to stay home and play for the Gophers. Minnesota is back in action Saturday, hosting unbeaten Nebraska, a top-10 team in the country.
10,000 Takes: Jan. 23, 2026
10,000 Takes on Jan. 23, 2026.
10,000 Takes on Jan. 23, 2026.
Minnesota Frost vs. New York Sirens: How to watch, stream
The Minnesota Frost are home again to take on the New York Sirens on Sunday, Jan. 25, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
The Minnesota Frost are home again to take on the New York Sirens on Sunday, Jan. 25, in a game you can watch on FOX 9+ and streaming on FOX LOCAL.
How to watch NFL football: 2026 AFC and NFC Championship games
The NFL’s final four teams clash in the conference championship games with a trip to Super Bowl LX at stake this weekend.
The NFL’s final four teams clash in the conference championship games with a trip to Super Bowl LX at stake this weekend.
10,000 Takes: Jan. 22, 2026
10,000 Takes on Jan. 22, 2026.
10,000 Takes on Jan. 22, 2026.
Vikings sign DC Brian Flores to contract extension
If Brian Flores doesn’t land a head coaching job during this offseason cycle, he will be back with the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced Wednesday night they've signed him to a contract extension.
If Brian Flores doesn’t land a head coaching job during this offseason cycle, he will be back with the Minnesota Vikings. The team announced Wednesday night they've signed him to a contract extension.
Minnesota Vikings 2026 free agents: Who stays, who goes?
The Minnesota Vikings are in offseason mode, and have 18 players who are now free agents. Here is a look at some of the bigger names in that group, and if they’ll be in Vikings’ purple when the 2026 season starts.
The Minnesota Vikings are in offseason mode, and have 18 players who are now free agents. Here is a look at some of the bigger names in that group, and if they’ll be in Vikings’ purple when the 2026 season starts.
CFP National Championship, Gophers football, hoops & Timberwolves
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.
This week on the H&H Podcast, Ahmad Hicks and Henry Lake talk about the College Football Playoff National Championship and turnaround at Indiana. What are realistic expectations for the Gophers? Gophers’ men’s hoops is struggling, but are right there. Niko Medved has the team on track. The women need to start grabbing wins now before they find themselves on the bubble and looking in come March. The Timberwolves are struggling as of late, but this next stretch is a great opportunity for them.