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Energized Fighting Hawks Football Ready for New Campaign

UND football opens season at home for first time since 2013.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Last season’s 3–8 finish obviously fell below the University of North Dakota football’s expectations. This year’s team already feels different. “We’re energized,” running back John Santiago said. His buddy Brady Oliveira agrees with Santiago. “I’ve never seen so much excitement and energy on the practice field,” Oliveira stated. Just four practices into the season , the…

RedHawks Salvage Series with Sunday Win

RedHawks smash three homers in victory over Cleburne.

FARGO, N.D. (RedHawks Baseball) — Michael Tamburino struck out six and gave up just two runs over 5.1 innings in his RedHawks debut and the bats came alive for three home runs as Fargo-Moorhead defeated the Cleburne Railroaders 7-4 on Sunday afternoon. Tamburino, who was acquired by the RedHawks in a trade with Lincoln yesterday, gave up one run each…

RedHawks Unable to Slow Down Railroaders in Loss

Fargo-Moorhead falls to 40-31 on the season.

FARGO, N.D. (RedHawks Baseball) — Six runs in the second inning for the Cleburne Railroaders earned them an 8-5 win over the RedHawks on Saturday night. The series loss snaps Fargo-Moorhead’s series winning streak at four. The RedHawks came into the second leading 3-1 after getting three hits, with Tim Colwell, Brennan Metzger, and Chris Jacobs coming around to score….

Bullpen Struggles Doom RedHawks against Cleburne

The bullpen allowed eight runs in three innings as the RedHawks lose 9-6

FARGO, N.D. — The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks wasted a great outing from D.J. Brown Friday night. Brown allowed one run in seven innings, and he left with the RedHawks leading 4-1. Travis Ballew gave up a pair of runs in the eighth inning before Randy McCurry surrendered three in the ninth. Fargo-Moorhead showed life in the bottom of the ninth inning,…

EXCLUSIVE: KVRR Sits Down with Vikings WR Adam Thielen

Thielen discusses his rise in the NFL, his relationship with Stefon Diggs and whether or not his sons will play football

EAGAN, Minn. — In this exclusive sit-down interview with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen he discusses his rise in the NFL, his relationship with Stefon Diggs and whether or not his sons will play football.   Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, Minnesota News, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Adam Thielen, exclusive, Keith Albertson, KVRR, MINNESOTA VIKINGS, Pro Bowler, Sit-Down, Wide Receiver

Bison Seniors Nostalgic Heading into Final Season

Bruce Anderson and Robbie Grimsley open up about their last time starting fall camp

FARGO, N.D. — Football season never really ends for North Dakota State. After the playoffs in January, there is a little time off before spring practices. Then there are summer workouts, and now Friday marked the first day of fall camp. The Bison bring back a loaded class of 23 seniors looking to defend their national title. But for many of…

Lights, Camera, Schlaction: Get to Know RedHawks Manager Michael Schlact Pt. 7

THE REDHAWKS MANAGER LISTS THINGS HE LIKES ABOUT HIMSELF AND RAGS ON INSTANT REPLAY

FARGO, N.D. —In part seven of a continuing series, Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks manager Michael Schlact lists five things he likes about himself and rags on instant replay. Categories: KVRR Sports Extra, RedHawks, Top Sports Headlines Tags: Lights Camera Schlaction, Michael Schlact, Redhawks

Former RedHawks Pitcher Sebastian Kessay’s Contract Purchased By Arizona Diamondbacks

Kessay is 4-3 on the year with a 2.45 ERA in 69.2 innings pitched for Fargo-Moorhead

FARGO, ND — (F-M RedHawks) The Arizona Diamondbacks have purchased the contract of Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks pitcher Sebastian Kessay on Friday, as announced by the American Association. Kessay is 4-3 on the year with a 2.45 ERA in 69.2 innings pitched for Fargo-Moorhead. The lefthanded pitcher was in his first year with the RedHawks after spending four seasons in the Houston…

Metzger’s Five RBI Lead RedHawks to Series Win

Fargo-Moorhead knocked off St. Paul 5-2

FARGO, N.D. — The RedHawks only recorded five hits in their 5-2 win against St. Paul on Thursday, but they made them count. After taking a 1-0 lead in the third inning, the RedHawks gave up a pair in the fourth to relinquish the lead. Brennan Metzger then notched a grand slam in the fifth to give Fargo-Moorhead the lead…

NDSU DE Menard Back on Buck Buchanan Watch List

Safety Robbie Grimsley is also on the watch list for the top defensive player in the FCS.

FARGO, N.D. — At this time last season, North Dakota State defensive end Greg Menard was named to the Buck Buchanan Watch List, awarded to the top defensive player in the FCS. He tore his ACL later that month and missed the entire season. After using his redshirt, Menard is back on the Buchanan watch list for his senior season….