Friday, May 17 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:49:34 GMT
From a transfer out to a transfer in to Lynx media day to getting an understanding of how Gophers coach Richard Pitino's vision looks.
It has been a long and winding road this week in the world of sports. From a transfer out to a transfer in to Lynx media day to getting an understanding of how Gophers coach Richard Pitino's vision looks.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:00:33 GMT
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping All-Star forward Kevin Love can bring them luck at this year's NBA Draft Lottery. The Wolves have a 1.7 percent chance of getting the first overall draft pick.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping All-Star forward Kevin Love can bring them luck at this year's NBA Draft Lottery. The Wolves have a 1.7 percent chance of getting the first overall draft pick and are currently slotted No. 9 overall.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:17:41 GMT
The Big Ten has released the 2014 conference football schedule. The Gophers will open conference play at Michigan on Sept. 27 and finish the Big Ten season at Wisconsin on Nov. 29.
The Big Ten has released the 2014 conference football schedule for the first season with newcomers Maryland and Rutgers. The Gophers will open conference play at Michigan on Sept. 27 and finish the Big Ten season at Wisconsin on Nov. 29.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:07:52 GMT
On Monday night, fans and team leaders gathered at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis to unveil the chosen design for the new stadium that will become the new home of the Minnesota Vikings.
On Monday night, fans and team leaders gathered at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis to unveil the chosen design for the new stadium that will become the new home of the Minnesota Vikings.
Monday, May 13 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:20:42 GMT
The family of Derek Boogaard, the former Minnesota Wild player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL.
The family of Derek Boogaard, the former Minnesota Wild player who died of an accidental overdose of pain medication and alcohol, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the NHL, blaming it for brain damage he suffered as an enforcer and for his addiction to prescription painkillers.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:09 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:09:10 GMT
Former University of Minnesota and Minnesota North Star hockey legend Pat Micheletti joins FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich in studio to break down the Wild loss to Chicago and also look ahead at next season.
Former University of Minnesota and Minnesota North Star hockey legend Pat Micheletti joins FOX 9 Sports Director Jim Rich in studio to break down the Wild loss to Chicago and also look ahead at next season.
Thursday, May 9 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-10 02:15:08 GMT
His University of Minnesota teams have won Big 10 championships and some of the athletes he coached went on to become Olympians, but he doesn't measure success by trophies.
His University of Minnesota teams have won Big 10 championships and some of the athletes he coached went on to become Olympians, but he doesn't measure success by trophies.
Thursday, May 9 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-05-09 20:22:12 GMT
The stage is set for the purple to move in to their temporary residence while the HHH-MOA Dome is demolished for good. Somewhere, Mike Ditka is smiling while roller skating.
The stage is set for the purple to move in to their temporary residence while the HHH-MOA Dome is demolished for good. Somewhere, Mike Ditka is smiling while roller skating.
Thursday, May 9 2013 3:18 PM EDT2013-05-09 19:18:48 GMT
The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement allowing the Vikings to use TCF Bank Stadium while they await construction of their new facility.
The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement allowing the Vikings to use TCF Bank Stadium while they await construction of their new facility.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 3:36 PM EDT2013-05-08 19:36:26 GMT
Gov. Mark Dayton said he's looking at a secure funding source for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The secret plan does not make the Vikings or the general public pay more.
Gov. Mark Dayton said he's looking at a secure funding source for the new Minnesota Vikings stadium. The secret plan does not make the Vikings or the general public pay more.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:39 PM EDT2013-05-08 16:39:53 GMT
The Gophers along with the Big 10 Conference today released the first Big 10 mens hockey schedule. The first Big 10 series will be against Wisconsin at Mariucci in late November.
The Gophers along with the Big 10 Conference today released the first Big 10 mens hockey schedule. The first Big 10 series will be against Wisconsin at Mariucci in late November.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:44 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:44:17 GMT
After listening to Chicago talk about how they were going to step up their physical game in Game 4, they rope-a-doped the Wild into thinking the game was going to turn into an "if it moves hit it" affair.
Talk about your buzz kill. After listening to Chicago talk about how they were going to step up their physical game in Game 4, they rope-a-doped the Wild into thinking that Tuesday's pivotal game was going to turn into an "if it moves hit it" affair.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:03 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:03:01 GMT
He has inspired tens of thousands with his story, and now Benilde St. Margaret's junior Jack Jablonski has added another chapter to his remarkable story.
He has inspired tens of thousands with his story, and now Benilde St. Margaret's junior Jack Jablonski has added another chapter to his remarkable story.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-05-08 05:09:22 GMT
The Wild lost game four of their Stanley Cup playoff match-up with Chicago 3-0 at Xcel Energy Center. They also lost goaltender Josh Harding after the first period with a lower body injury.
The Wild lost game four of their Stanley Cup playoff match-up with Chicago 3-0 at Xcel Energy Center. They also lost goaltender Josh Harding after the first period with a lower body injury.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:45 GMT
NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports the Detroit Pistons contacted the Houston Rockets to request permission to interview assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff.In his second year with the Rockets, Bickerstaff came
NBA sources told FOX 26 Sports the Detroit Pistons contacted the Houston Rockets to request permission to interview assistant coach J.B. Bickerstaff.In his second year with the Rockets, Bickerstaff came
Tuesday, May 7 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-07 17:59:34 GMT
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and the Minnesota Vikings announced today that a limited number of tickets to the new stadium design unveiling event will be available to the public.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and the Minnesota Vikings announced today that a limited number of tickets to the new stadium design unveiling event will be available to the public.
Friday, May 3 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:11:48 GMT
What an awesome basketball day! I haven't been this excited about the Timberwolves in about a decade, the Lynx open training camp on Sunday and my MN Hustle AAU team plays in the District Qualifier this weekend.
What an awesome basketball day! I haven't been this excited about the Timberwolves in about a decade, the Lynx open training camp on Sunday and my MN Hustle AAU team plays in the District Qualifier this weekend.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-01 17:15:44 GMT
The Minnesota Wild recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Houston. Kuemper was 1-2 with a 2.08 goals-against-average and a .916 save percentage in six games with the Wild.
The Minnesota Wild recalled goaltender Darcy Kuemper from Houston. Kuemper was 1-2 with a 2.08 goals-against-average and a .916 save percentage in six games with the Wild.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 10:21 AM EDT2013-05-01 14:21:21 GMT
The 2-1 Chicago win in overtime wasn't a surprise in the eyes of hockey experts, but the way game one of the series between the Wild and the Blackhawks played out sure was.
The 2-1 Chicago win in overtime wasn't a surprise in the eyes of hockey experts, but the way game one of the series between the Wild and the Blackhawks played out sure was.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:38:10 GMT
The new Vikings stadium design drafts call for "a bold, iconic, geometric structure with long sloping, angular facets that are primarily directed toward the downtown Minneapolis skyline."
The new Vikings stadium design drafts call for "a bold, iconic, geometric structure with long sloping, angular facets that are primarily directed toward the downtown Minneapolis skyline."
Tuesday, April 30 2013 8:48 AM EDT2013-04-30 12:48:58 GMT
On Monday, former Timberwolves player Jason Collins made a historic announcement by coming out as gay -- and another former team member, Chris Carr, is commending him for it.
On Monday, former Timberwolves player Jason Collins made a historic announcement by coming out as gay -- and another former team member, Chris Carr, is commending him for it.
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-04-30 04:05:18 GMT
In an article written for Sports Illustrated, NBA player Jason Collins came out, making him the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport.
In an article written for Sports Illustrated, NBA player Jason Collins came out, making him the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport.
Sunday, April 28 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-04-28 14:07:19 GMT
The Minnesota Twins honored fallen St. Paul police officer Josh Lynaugh during Saturday's game at Target Field by donning his badge number on their jerseys.
The Minnesota Twins honored fallen St. Paul police officer Josh Lynaugh during Saturday's game at Target Field by donning his badge number on their jerseys.
Friday, April 26 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-04-26 15:55:06 GMT
David Kahn will be fired and Flip Saunders will be hired as the Minnesota Timberwolves' next president of basketball operations, NBA.com's Steve Aschburner reported Friday.
David Kahn will be fired and Flip Saunders will be hired as the Minnesota Timberwolves' next president of basketball operations, NBA.com's Steve Aschburner reported Friday.
Friday, April 26 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-04-26 14:40:01 GMT
After trading back into the first round to draft Cordarelle Patterson giving the team three first round selections. Rick Spielman returns to address the media.
After trading back into the first round to draft Cordarelle Patterson giving the team three first round selections. Rick Spielman returns to address the media.
Friday, April 26 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-04-26 14:33:00 GMT
Rick Spielman addresses the media following the Vikings 23rd and 25th picks only to abruptly leave to go make the trade to get back in the first round and select Cordarelle Patterson.
Rick Spielman addresses the media following the Vikings 23rd and 25th picks only to abruptly leave to go make the trade to get back in the first round and select Cordarelle Patterson.
Friday, April 26 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-04-26 12:21:50 GMT
The Vikings selected two defensive players, DT Shariff Floyd and CB Xavier Rhodes, with their 23rd and 25th picks, then traded back into the first round for WR Cordarelle Patterson.
The Vikings selected two defensive players, DT Shariff Floyd and CB Xavier Rhodes, with their 23rd and 25th picks, then traded back into the first round for WR Cordarelle Patterson.
Thursday, April 25 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-04-26 01:27:53 GMT
After spending months collaborating with Nike designers, the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the new uniforms players will be sporting this season at the team's annual draft party at the Metrodome.
After spending months collaborating with Nike designers, the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the new uniforms players will be sporting this season at the team's annual draft party at the Metrodome.
Thursday, April 25 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-04-25 15:54:10 GMT
In the history of the Minnesota Vikings the franchise has made 50 first round selections. Of those 50, 25 have been offensive players and 25 defensive players.
In the history of the Minnesota Vikings the franchise has made 50 first round selections. Of those 50, 25 have been offensive players and 25 defensive players.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-04-24 16:03:09 GMT
Vikings own the 23rd and 25th selections and although they might not take a cornerback with either of their first two picks, the need to replace Antoine Winfield will need to be addressed at some point during the draft.
Vikings own the 23rd and 25th selections and although they might not take a cornerback with either of their first two picks, the need to replace Antoine Winfield will need to be addressed at some point during the draft.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:36 AM EDT2013-04-24 13:36:14 GMT
Since the twin bombings at the Boston Marathon, it's become clear how important surveillance cameras can be -- and FOX 9 News got a behind-the-scenes look at the system keeping fans safe at Target Field.
Since the twin bombings at the Boston Marathon, it's become clear how important surveillance cameras can be -- and FOX 9 News got a behind-the-scenes look at the system keeping fans safe at Target Field.
