Watch: Zero gravity soccer game breaks world record
The record-breaking match was played at an altitude of 20,230 feet in a specially outfitted plane in zero gravity conditions.
NFL Players Association urges change to league's concussion protocol
The NFL Players Association has urged the league to implement changes to its concussion protocol in time to protect players in this weekend’s games.
NASCAR teams call revenue model 'broken,' warn of layoffs
The most powerful teams in NASCAR warned Friday that the venerable stock car racing series has a "broken" economic model that is unfair and has little to no chance of long-term stability, a stunning announcement that added to a growing list of woes.
Enough Said: Vikings back at home, Wild preseason, cost of Halloween candy
The Enough Said team discusses the Minnesota Vikings returning home, preseason for the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as the cost of Halloween candy.
Die-hard 12-year-old Minnesota Vikings fan shares passion for the sport
For 12-year-old Vikings fan JJ Anyeacho, passion for football goes far beyond the end of the fourth quarter. From player statistics to coach criticism to strategy breakdowns, JJ is sharing his Viking analyses and studying hard to keep up with the game.
'Minnesota Vikings are like family to me,' die-hard Vikes fan says
For 12-year-old Vikings fan JJ Anyeacho, passion for football goes far beyond the end of the fourth quarter. From player statistics, to coach criticism to strategy breakdowns, JJ is sharing his Viking analyses and studying hard to keep up with the game. FOX 9's Hannah Flood interviews the die-hard Vikings fan who lives in Massachusetts.
Ramsey teenager with autism bowls perfect game
"I feel happy and pumped up because it was a dream come true," said 18-year-old Scott Rike.
Minnesota teen with autism bowls perfect game
For anyone, bowling a perfect game would be a memorable moment. But for Scott Rike, it means more than for most. The 18-year-old started bowling a few years ago because as someone on the autism spectrum, he wanted a sport he could participate in that doesn't require any contact. His parents say he improves his skills by watching videos of professional bowlers on YouTube, and he loves both the camaraderie and competition of bowling in a league once a week.
Irish dancing organization investigates allegations of cheating
The world’s largest and oldest organization for competitive Irish dancing said its ethics committee had “received allegations, with supporting documentation, of several grievous breaches of our Code of Conduct.”
Vikings have plenty to fix through 4 games, but 3-1 is what matters
The Minnesota Vikings are one of seven 3-1 teams in the NFL through four weeks, and they have yet to play anything close to their best football.
City of St. Paul eliminates fees for youth sports
Between soccer and basketball, registrations are up nearly 40 percent, with more than 1200 kids participating in those two sports this year.
St. Paul youth sports now free at park and community centers
The City of St. Paul eliminated all registration fees for youth sports leagues ages 10 and up for the next three years thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan.
Lionel Messi says 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be his last
The 35-year-old Argentina soccer star will play in his fifth World Cup but is still seeking his first title at the showpiece tournament.
Gophers forward Jamison Battle named Preseason All-Big Ten
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team has one returning starter from last year’s team as it gets ready for the 2022-23 season, and Jamison Battle was waned Preseason All-Big Ten on Thursday.
Watch Gophers/MSU-Mankato men’s hockey Saturday on Fox 9 Plus
The University of Minnesota men’s hockey team plays a home-and-home series this weekend against Minnesota State University-Mankato, and you can watch Saturday’s game on Fox 9 Plus!
Abuse towards referees part of the struggle in finding workers for high school games
Spokesperson Tim Leighton admits the organization has lost some of it workers, in part, because of an increase in abuse directed towards them by fans.
Minnesota schools continue to struggle to find referees for high school athletics
The Minnesota State High School League is trying to recruit new referees to officiate games after non-varsity sports teams have had to move or cancel some games due to the shortage.
Vikings surprise Lewis Cine on birthday with Zoom call during team meeting
Lewis Cine, recovering in a London hospital after leg surgery, got a surprise birthday call from the Vikings during a team meeting on Wednesday.
Vikings: Greg Joseph named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week after a 28-25 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday in London.
Minnesota high school sports trying to recruit new referees amid shortage
The Minnesota State High School League is trying to recruit new referees to officiate games after non-varsity sports teams have had to move or cancel some games due to the shortage.