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Former NDSU Coach Babich Back in Fargo

Babich Coached the Bison from 1997-2002

FARGO, N.D. — Former NDSU head coach and current Buffalo Bills linebackers coach, Bob Babich, is back in Fargo to speak with the Bison. Even with Babich leaving for the NFL in 2002, his Bison pride is still close to his heart. “Anytime they’re on T.V, we watch them. We follow the scores. I coached a couple players in the…

NDSU Softball Returns to Summit League Play Against SDSU

The Bison will play a three-game series against the Jackrabbits

FARGO, N.D. — Due to the ongoing winter weather, Saturday’s softball doubleheader between NDSU and South Dakota state has been moved to Sunday. Consequently, Sunday’s game is pushed back to Monday. This series gets NDSU back to conference play after a break from it in the Seattle University Tournament. The Bison are 6-0 in the Summit with an 18-game winning streak…

Adam Thielen Signs Contract Extension with Vikings

Thielen is set to make at least $64M over the next four seasons

  EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings announced Friday wide receiver Adam Thielen was signed to a four-year contract extension worth $64 million. According to Thielen’s agency, he could make as much as $73 million with incentives. The Detroit Lakes native is coming off his second consecutive Pro Bowl season. He caught 113 passes for 1,373 yards in what was…

Loven Providing Consistency to NDSU’s Rotation

The Bison Freshman has a 2.55 ERA

FARGO, N.D. — With a blizzard hitting the Dakotas, NDSU’s upcoming baseball series is getting moved from Brookings, S.D. to Omaha, Neb. The Bison will still play South Dakota State with a doubleheader on Saturday. The team is only 8-15 on the year, but a bright spot in the starting rotation has been Max Loven. In his seven starts, the…

Davidson Playing Strong Ahead of Playoffs for Force

The Fargo Force Forward has six points in the last four games

FARGO, N.D. —  The Fargo Force have secured a spot in the playoffs thanks in part to a strong end-of-the-season push. The team is 7-2 over its past nine games and is tied with Des Moines in fourth place in the Western Conference. There is still a chance for the team to receive home-ice advantage in the first round of…

Sacramento Kings Fire Former MSUM & Concordia Player Dave Joerger

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Kings have fired Head Coach Dave Joerger. The former Concordia College and Moorhead State University player had a record of 98-148 in three seasons leading the Kings. The Staples, Minn. native had a record of 147-99 coaching the Memphis Grizzlies from 2013-2016. Under Joerger, the Grizzlies also went 9-13 in the playoffs going as far as…

UND Football Looks to Add Depth on Defense as Spring Practices Wrap Up

On Wednesday, the Fighting Hawks held their final spring practice before Friday's Spring Game

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — North Dakota football held its final practice before the team’s spring game on Friday. The past month and a half of spring ball has given the Fighting Hawks a chance to check out how some of the new and young guys will fit in with the team next season. This is especially true on defense where…

Koep Shining in Two-Way Role for Bison Baseball

Koep leads the team in home runs and has only allowed four earned runs in 12 innings pitched.

FARGO, N.D. — The Bison baseball team was out at Newman Outdoor Field doing some prep work Wednesday afternoon. Twenty-three games in, and the team has not been able to play any home games. The schedule has them set to host Valley City State on Tuesday after a series against South Dakota State this weekend. NDSU is 6-6 in Summit…

NDSU’s Olson Implementing Changes to Linebacker Group

Olson returns to NDSU after playing for Bison from 2010-2013

FARGO, N.D. — Grant Olson is the new face behind the North Dakota State linebacking corps. He’s not exactly a new face after his time playing with North Dakota State, but now he can put his own touch on the position group. Current linebacker Jabril Cox is getting more reps at the Will linebacker position, while converted safety Jaxon Brown…

Moorhead’s Hegg Becomes Finalist for HS Play of the Winter

KVRR is bracketing off the top high school plays from the winter

FARGO, N.D. — The KVRR Sports team is celebrating the top plays of the winter, presented by Chris Heise. Last week, Grant Slukynsky became a finalist for his great play for Warroad boys hockey. This week, Moorhead’s Quentin Hegg joins Slukynsky by stealing the rock going behind the back to beat the defender and finishing the layup. The final vote for the…