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Washington Football Team releasing Adrian Peterson

ASHBURN, Va. – The Washington Football Team is releasing running back Adrian Peterson. The 35-year-old running back is number five on the NFL’s all-time career rushing yards list with 14,216 – just behind Barry Sanders. He is fourth in touchdowns with 111. Peterson has been selected for seven Pro Bowls. With Washington, Peterson rushed for 1,940 yards and 12 touchdowns in…

RedHawks Take Series From Sioux Falls

Beat Canaries 8-6 to close out regular season home finale

FARGO, N.D — (REDHAWKS PR)  – Leobaldo Pina hit two home runs, including the first inside-the-park home run at Newman Outdoor Field since 2018, and drove in three runs to guide the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (26-28) to a series-clinching 8-6 win over the Sioux Falls Canaries (28-25) in front of 1,361 fans at Newman Outdoor Field in the regular season home…

Wentz Sidelined With Injury; Won’t Miss Week One

Lower Body Soft Tissue injury is day-to-day

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — After three consecutive seasons of season-ending injuries,  Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Carson Wentz,  hits the injury bug once again. Wentz has been absent from practice the past two days due to a soft tissue lower body injury. In a normal season, this would be the final week of preseason games when starters are scheduled to sit out. Providing…

UND Football Returns to the Practice Field

Workouts had been paused since August 17th

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — If these were normal times, North Dakota football would playing their opening game with Valparaiso in Grand Forks on Thursday. Instead, it is the first day  the Fighting Hawks are on the practice field for the first time since the athletic department paused all workouts on August 17th. Its part of the NCAA’s rule for programs…

Canaries End RedHawks Streak in Extras

Win 4-1 in 11 innings

FARGO, N.D.  – (REDHAWKS PR) The Sioux Falls Canaries (28-24) scored three runs in the top of the 11th inning on Wednesday night to beat the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (25-28) 4-1 and snap the RedHawks’ eight-game losing streak. Both starters, the RedHawks’ John Anderson (2-2, 2.66 ERA) and Sioux Falls’ Tyler Herron (7-1, 4.60 ERA), held their opponents to just one…

Beloved announcer Bert Blyleven to broadcast his final Twins game Wednesday night

Moving into assistant role with organization

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Beloved Minnesota Twins broadcaster Bert Blyleven will announce his final game from the broadcast booth Wednesday night as he transitions into a special assistant role in the organization, the club announced Wednesday. Wednesday night’s game on FOX Sports North versus the Chicago White Sox will be Blyleven’s last, capping off 25 seasons as an announcer on television and…

Five Bison on Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team

CHICAGO – (NDSU Athletic) North Dakota State had five players named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team announced Wednesday, Sept. 2, featuring some of the top players in the Football Championship Subdivision. NDSU sophomore quarterback Trey Lance and senior left tackle Dillon Radunz were named to the first team, senior right tackle Cordell Volson and linebacker Jackson Hankey were named to the second team, and junior…

‘If I die, I die:’ Vikings QB Kirk Cousins has ‘survival of the fittest’ approach to COVID-19

(FOX 9) – Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins said he is taking a “survival of the fittest” personal approach to the coronavirus, even if it kills him. In a recent interview on Spotify’s “10 Questions With Kyle Brandt” podcast, Cousins said, “If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that.” He also shared his opinion on masks. “If 1 is the…

Red River Valley Fair to host Bison Showcase Game Tailgating Party

FARGO, N.D.–The Red River Valley Fair is hosting a tailgate party for the Bison Showcase Game on October 3. Tailgaters can reserve parking lot spots starting September 8 at 9 a.m. The spots are first-come-first-serve. Tailgaters can park a vehicle on Friday, October 2 at 5 p.m., but must remain with the vehicle at all times. Otherwise, the gates will…

RedHawks Make it Eight Straight Wins

Beat Sioux Falls 7-3

FARGO, N.D.  – (RedHawks PR) Leobaldo Pina crushed a grand slam in the first inning of Tuesday night’s matchup with the Sioux Falls Canaries (27-24) to power the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (25-27) to a series-opening 7-3 win in front of 1,021 fans at Newman Outdoor Field. Fargo-Moorhead extended its winning streak to eight games with the victory, and starter Kevin McGovern…