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Nelson Cruz traded to the Rays

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…

Former Bison Otterdahl Ready to Carry Out Olympic Dream

Competes in the shot put at the Tokyo games August 2-5

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,…

Breckenridge Legion Baseball Riding Unbeaten Streak into Sub-State Tournament

Earned number one seed from the south

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…

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

Play Quinnipiac in rematch of 2016 National Championship Game

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…

RedHawks Win on Night Team Retires Jake Laber’s Number

The late pitcher gets No. 10 retired before the game against Winnipeg

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…

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

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…

Post 2 Takes Down Moorhead To Win “The Pete”

Fargo won the tournament for the second straight year

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…

Redhawk Bats Cool Off In Loss To Winnipeg

FM gave up eight runs in the first five innings of Sunday's loss

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – After battering the Goldeyes for 28 runs on 39 hits in the first two games of their four-game series, the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks’ bats fell silent in a 10-5 loss to the Winnipeg (26-28) on Sunday afternoon with 2,054 fans on hand at Newman Outdoor Field. The RedHawks scored three runs in the eighth inning of Sunday…

Jake Skarperud Stays Undefeated At Riverwood; Wins ND State Match Play

The Deacons golfer won his third event at the Bismarck golf course in as many trips there

BISMARCK, ND (KVRR) – Shanley Deacons golfer Jake Skarperud won the North Dakota State Match Play tournament on Sunday afternoon. It marked the third time he’s finished on top at Riverwood Golf Course. Previously, winning the ND Spring and Junior Stroke Play tournaments. 2021 NDGA State Match Play at Riverwood Golf course Open Championship – Jacob Skarperud and Ernie Hill…

Post 2 And Moorhead To Meet In “The Pete” Championship

both teams advances in their sections and will play each other at Jack Williams Stadium on Sunday

FARGO, ND (KVRR) – Fargo Post 2 took down Coon Rapids, 7-1, while the Moorhead Blues defeated Brainerd, 10-2. Both squads will meet in “The Jim Pettersen FM Invitational” Championship game on Sunday at Jack Williams Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 2:00pm. Categories: High School, Top Sports Headlines Tags: American Legion Baseball, Fargo Post 2 Baseball, Jim Petterson FM…