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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….

RedHawks Put Up Double-Digit Runs for the Second Time to Beat Winnipeg

Won 11-3 to take game two of the series

FARGO, N.D. — Another big offense night helps the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks to an 11-3 win over Winnipeg. The RedHawks bats exploded for a six-run third inning that included a three-run homer from Jordan George. Game three is Wednesday night at Newman Outdoor Field. First pitch at 7:02 P.M. Categories: RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Association, American Association Baseball, Fargo-Moorhead…

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…

Sheyenne’s Urlab Named Gatorade Player of the Year in North Dakota

Hit .394 in senior season leading Mustangs to state title

WEST FARGO, N.D — Sheyenne baseball won its first state title and now have a first time winner for Gatorade player of the year in the state. Alex Urlab takes home the honor after batting .394 driving in 32 runs and scoring on 31 in his senior season with the Mustangs. The All-Class A state selection also reached base a…

RedHawks Come From Behind to Beat Winnipeg; End 4-Game Skid

Beat the Goldeyes 12-9 in first meeting this season

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks came from behind to end a four-game losing streak and beat the Winnipeg Goldeyes, 1209. The RedHawks were down 5-0 in the second and 9-8 in the fifth and responded with a five-run and four-run bottom frame. Game two of the series is Tuesday at Newman Outdoor Field. Categories: RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines

Minnesota Vikings Great Kramer Visits F-M Area

Tommy Kramer signed autographs for fans at Red Dragon Fireworks in Harwood

HARWOOD, N.D. — One of the top 50 greatest Minnesota Vikings of all-time quarterback Tommy Kramer paid a visit to the F-M area. He used the same arm that threw for 2500 yards and 59 touchdowns to sign autographs for fans at red dragon fireworks in Harwood. The 1977 first round pick of the Vikes lives in Blaine Minnesota but…

Ellefson Accepting of Challenge at Tight End in Year Two in Jacksonville

NDSU alum, Hawley native competing with Tim Tebow at the position

FARGO, N.D. — Tight end Ben Ellefson was one of seven former Bison NFLers back part of Carson Wentz’s AO1 foundation charity softball game this past weekend. The Hawley native heads into year two with the Jacksonville Jaguars who signed him before the 2020 season as an undrafted free agent. Ellefson saw action in seven games getting targeted 4 times…

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…