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Cleveland baseball team changes its name to Guardians

Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians.
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CLEVELAND (AP) – Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist. The choice of Guardians will undoubtedly be criticized by many of the…

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Valley City Site Launching Campaign to Upgrade Facilities

Hope is to raise $25 million to complete three phase project
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VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Valley City State is hoping to make big changes towards their future. The athletic department announced their launch forward together campaign, which would put 18 million dollars towards upgrades to their athletic facilities including a new indoor turf practice facility. The current fieldhouse was built in 1960 when the school had just 111 athletes and seven…

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Senden, Frisch Headline Captains for UND Hockey

Senden previously captain for the Force in 2018
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — (UND ATHLETICS) Senior forward Mark Senden has been named the 2021-22 University of North Dakota hockey captain in a vote by his peers on Thursday. Joining him in the leadership group are fellow senior and now two-time assistant captain Jasper Weatherby, senior forward Gavin Hain, junior defenseman Ethan Frisch and sophomore defenseman Jake Sanderson, who will…

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Nelson Cruz traded to the Rays

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MINNEAPOLIS (KVRR) – 2021 All-Star Nelson Cruz is no longer a Twin. Minnesota announced the 41-year-old and AA pitcher Calvin Faucher have been traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for AAA pitchers Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman. Cruz had a one year $13 million contract with the Twins. In his three years with the ballclub, he hit .304, hit 76…

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Former Bison Otterdahl Ready to Carry Out Olympic Dream

Competes in the shot put at the Tokyo games August 2-5
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Video Courtesy: NBC Sports/Olympics FARGO, N.D. — There have been seven former North Dakota State athletes to compete in the Olympics and only one has come from the men’s track and field team. After a year long postponement, Payton Otterdahl carries out that honor in Tokyo. “I think it’s finally settled in. It took a couple weeks but were finally,…

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Breckenridge Legion Baseball Riding Unbeaten Streak into Sub-State Tournament

Earned number one seed from the south
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BRECKENRIDGE, Minn. — Breckenridge Post 53 baseball has been on an absolute tear this summer. After going undefeated in district play, Breck took the northwest south sub-state title over DGF and now move on as the top seed from the south  at the sub-state tournament. Post 53 is no stranger making it this far in the postseason. They were in…

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UND Hockey’s Berry “Excited” to Revive Old Rivalries in 2021-22 Schedule

Play Quinnipiac in rematch of 2016 National Championship Game
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FARGO, N.D. — With how hot it has been outside it’s time to think cooler thoughts especially or all those North Dakota hockey fans out there. The 2021-22 season schedule is out!. There are 11 non-conference games featured including two home series with Cornell and Minnesota over thanksgiving weekend and the second week in January. A road match-up against Quinnipiac…

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RedHawks Win on Night Team Retires Jake Laber’s Number

The late pitcher gets No. 10 retired before the game against Winnipeg
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FARGO, N.D. — Its July 19th and its only fitting that before Monday’s game against the Winnipeg Goldeyes that the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks retired the greatest number 19 in their franchise’s history, Jake Laber. No pitcher has spent more time on the mound for the RedHawks than Laber. The Fargo North, Post 2 and North Dakota State alum is the only…

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Jamal Dixon On Getting To Play With HS Teammates At UND: “It Just Makes It Feel Like Home”

The Cornerback will have one year of high school left before heading to Grand Forks
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MOORHEAD, MINN (KVRR) – If there’s a star on the Moorhead High Football field, chances are folks in UND’s recruiting circle are going to take interest. Recently, athletes haven’t just reciprocated that intrigue, they’ve shown their commitment to the green and white. The latest came over the weekend. Spuds rising senior Jamal Dixon will be the latest to trade in…

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Post 2 Takes Down Moorhead To Win “The Pete”

Fargo won the tournament for the second straight year
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FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Post 2 took down the Moorhead Blues, 5-3, in the “Jim Pettersen FM Invitational” Championship game. Moorhead opened the score in the 1st on a David Lindell 2-RBI base hit. Fargo came back for a 5-run 2nd and held on to repeat as champs. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion Baseball, Fargo…