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NDSU’s Phoenix Sproles Taking Full Advantage NIL Freedom

The Bison wide receiver already has a few endorsement deals in place with more in the works

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – When the NCAA lifted a restriction that prevented student-athletes from profiting off of their name, image, and likeness, Pheonix Sproles wasted no time cashing in. The rising senior has at least five different endorsement ventures he’s been a part of so far. The rising senior Wide Receiver mentioned that he had inquiries going back a little…

Treysen Eaglestaff Continues UND Basketball Legacy

The Bismarck High junior committed to North Dakota to play Basketball starting in the 2022-23 season

GRAND FORKS, ND (KVRR) – UND Men’s Basketball lost seventeen of their 26 games last season but they just might be getting a boost from someone on the central part of the state. Bismarck High rising senior Treysen Eaglestaff has committed to North Dakota for the 2022-23 year. It comes on the heels of a junior season in which he…

NDSU Breaks Ground On New Track And Field Facility

The $5 million privately-funded complex is set to be completed entirely by the fall of 2022

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – A new Track & Field facility is coming to NDSU. Ground has broken on the privately-funded $5 million complex that will be completed in two phases. The first is the track surface and competition area. that includes an eight-lane 400-meter track, three dual-direction pole vault runways, and a pair of duel-direction horizontal jump runways. There will…

Local Reaction to NCAA Athletes having the opportunity to get paid

Easton Stick, Derrek Tuszka in favor of it for NDSU athletes

FARGO, N.D. — Starting Thursday  all NCAA athletes can make money of their name, image and likeness. It creates a major shift in the organizations view on amateurism in the past where athletes were not given this right. Anything from posts on social media, teaching camps, starting their own business or signing autographs are fair game to profit of off….

Former Bison WR Shepherd Excited for New Opportunity with Hometown Chiefs

Won a roster spot off mini-camp tryout

FARGO, N.D — Even though he was really busy winning a roster spot with the home town Kansas City Chiefs during a tryout at mini-camp former North Dakota State receiver Darrius Shepherd still found time to come back for Carson Wentz’s A01 foundation charity softball game. Spending the time off hanging out with old teammates, Shepherd had time to reflect…

Former Bison Baller Ward Signs A Second Pro Deal in Germany

Signing with Telecom Baskets Bonn

FARGO, N.D. — Former North Dakota State men’s basketball forward Tyson Ward is signing on for another year of professional basketball in Germany. After spending the rookie season with Oliver Wurzberg, he’ll make the move over to Telecom Baskets Bonn. Ward averaged 9.2 points per game and scored in double figures 14 times in year one. Categories: College, Top Sports…

Wentz Appreciating the Support of Home State After Another Successful Softball Game

Wentz was back in North Dakota this weekend for events relating to his charity, the AO1 Foundation

FARGO, N.D. — Since Carson Wentz was last in Fargo to host his A01 charity softball game in 2019 there have been a lot of changes. The QB traded in the number 11 teal Philadelphia green for the number 2 colts blue and welcomed a baby girl, Hadley, into the family. To come home for the first time since it’s…

A01 Charity Softball Game Brings Former NDSU QB’s Together Again

Wenzt, Stick, Lance and Jensen all back in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. — It’s a reunion unlike any other as the last four North Dakota State quarterbacks Trey Lance, Easton Stick, Carson Wentz and Brock Jensen are all back together in Fargo as part of Wentz’s charity the A01 Foundation. Lance is back for the first time since getting drafted 3rd overall by the San Francisco 49ers. The rookie did…

Former Bison, NFLers Wentz, Stick Host Youth Camp at NDSU

Part of events that run through the weekend put on by Sanford and the AO1 Foundation

FARGO, N.D. — Giving back to the community that’s what it’s all about for NDSU alums Carson Wentz, Easton Stick and Derrek Tuszka. For the NFL stars, part of it is coming together to put on a youth clinic through Sanford for third to eighth graders. It brings them back to their days as a kid wanting to chase after…

“He has a wealth of knowledge dealing with younger athletes” Hakstol Hired by NHL’s Newest Expansion Team Seattle

Fargo Force general manager reacts to hiring of friend Dave Hakstol for the Kraken

FARGO, N.D. — A familiar face is heading up the NHL’s newest franchise next season as former North Dakota hockey player and coach Dave Hakstol was hired to be the head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Hakstol returns to a bench boss position after being let go by the Philadelphia Flyers in 2019. With UND, he led the Fighting Hawks…