Vikings not using franchise tag on Sam Darnold, will he be back?

The 3 p.m. deadline came and passed without the Minnesota Vikings using the franchise tag on quarterback Sam Darnold.

Vikings not using franchise tag on Sam Darnold
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The Minnesota Vikings did not place the franchise tag on QB Sam Darnold Tuesday. Will he test free agency or return on a new deal? FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks analyzes the situation with Amy Hockert on All Day.

Former Vikings player Jared Allen talks Hall of Fame
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Former Vikings player Jared Allen addressed the media on Tuesday after being selected as an inductee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class 2025.

Eagan senior competes in 2 state tourneys in 1 day

For any high school athlete, making it to state is a major accomplishment. But imagine competing in two state tournaments on the same day.

Mara Braun won't play for Gophers in Big Ten Tournament

The University of Minnesota women’s basketball team was on pace to be an NCAA Tournament team last year when Mara Braun went down with a foot injury.

Mara Braun won't play for Gophers in Big Ten Tournament
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Gophers women's basketball coach Dawn Plitzuweit said Monday Mara Braun isn't practicing with the team after foot surgery and her season is likely over. Minnesota opens the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday against Washington.

St. Thomas seeking Summit League title to end historic season
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The St. Thomas men's basketball team is the No. 2 seed for the Summit League Tournament and is looking for a championship despite not yet being eligible for the NCAA Tournament. Coach John Tauer and players Kendall Blue and Drake Dobbs spoke with reporters on Monday.

Ahmad Hicks talks Minnesota sports with Henry Lake
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Sunday night on FOX 9 Sports Now, Ahmad Hicks talked Minnesota Timberwolves and Vikings with Henry Lake of WCCO Radio.

Rogers holds off Champlin Park to earn state hockey bid
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The Rogers boys hockey team beat Champlin Park 4-3 Thursday night to earn a trip to the Class AA State Hockey Tournament next week at Xcel Energy Center. Coach David Brown, and players Mason Jenson and Parker Deschene spoke with FOX 9 after the win.

Shakopee boys hockey earns first state bid in 20 years
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The Shakopee boys hockey team beat Holy Family 4-0 Thursday night in the Section 2AA title game at Braemar Arena to earn the program's first state tournament appearance since 2005, and first in Class AA.

Why Charles Hallman dedicates his life to local Black youth, journalism

Charles Hallman not only dedicates his life to mentoring youth on the basketball court, he writes for Minnesota's oldest Black newspaper.

Veteran reporter coaching next generation
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Juggling multiple jobs and various workloads, Charles Hallman finds time to not only mentor the youth but report on athletics in a way many others hadn?t before him in Minnesota. FOX 9?s Ahmad Hicks has more on the story.

Gopher hockey: What’s at stake at Penn State

The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team closes out the regular season this weekend at No. 15-ranked Penn State, and Bob Motzko’s crew has a lot to play for.