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It's been a whirlwind week for new University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Niko Medved. A day after Colorado State lost on a buzzer-beater to Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, the Gophers hired Medved to replace Ben Johnson. Medved sat down with FOX 9's Pierre Noujaim to talk about coming home, coaching in the Big Ten and bringing the program back to glory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons Sunday night at Target Center after a fight on the court resulted in ejections for Donte DiVincenzo, Naz Reid and Pablo Prigioni.

Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Jim Rich talked Wild hockey with NHL analyst Glenn "Chico" Rensch.

Baseball is back and our guest this week is former Twin Al Newman breaking down the 2025 Twins. We also talk Gopher hoops and the latest on the Wild's desire to get almost $400 million from the state for Xcel Energy Center renovations.

Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko spoke with reporters after Thursday night's 5-4 overtime loss to UMass in the NCAA Tournament, and was livid with the referees after an apparent trip on Ryan Chesley was not called, leading to a game-winning goal for UMass.

New Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader caught up with FOX 9's Jim Rich ahead of Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

FOX 9's Jim Rich is in St. Louis as the Minnesota Twins open the 2025 regular season at the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Rocco Baldelli spoke with reporters on Tuesday, workout day at Busch Stadium.

Get ready to play ball! The FOX 9 Town Ball Tour 2025 lineup is out. Come join FOX 9 live on the road as we visit ballparks around the state this summer.

Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck talked about Niko Medved being hired as Minnesota's men's basketball coach after spring practice on Tuesday, one which Medved attended as a fan.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said Wednesday they've had several conversations with Aaron Rodgers and wouldn't shut the door on potentially signing him to Minnesota. He said at this time, they're happy with their current quarterback room of J.J. McCarthy and Brett Rypien.

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke with media members on Wednesday about the team's offseason so far, ahead on the NFL Draft. He spoke on their conversations with Aaron Rodgers, and his future in Minnesota as he awaits a contract extension.

The SMSU Mustangs men?s wheelchair basketball team is vying for its fourth title in school history. Team standout player Emmanuel Fuentes Cervantes and Coach Derek Klinker join The Afternoon Shift on All Day in preparation for their quarterfinal game vs Auburn.