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Carson Wentz’s A01 Charity Softball Game & Home Run Derby canceled

Would've been the second time event was held in Fargo

  FARGO, N.D. — Last year was the first time former North Dakota State and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz returned to Fargo with his A01 foundation. The group hosted a celebrity softball game and home run derby with former teammates and coaches at Newman Outdoor Field, it’s something they plan making a tradition but the next one will…

NDSU women’s soccer reacts to The Summit League’s decisions for the upcoming season

The league announced postseason conference tournaments will go on as normal and that the decision to bring student-athletes back to campus for summer workouts will be left up to the schools and states

FARGO, N.D. — Plenty of uncertainty still remains for the upcoming season of college sports. This week, the Summit League began to provide some clarity into what things will look like for their conference during the 2020-2021 season. There will be no changes made to the postseason conference championships. This comes after other leagues around the country already decided to…

MSUM A.D. Peters “Long Term Benefit Unknown” About Division II’s Decision to Reduce Games Next Season

Peters Says "Didn't Come as Surprise"

MOORHEAD, Minn. — The NCAA’s Division II council made headlines this week reducing the amount of games in all sports for the upcoming academic year to help with the economic downfall that comes from the COVID-19 pandemic. The process took about 6-7 weeks to work out all the details. Minnesota-State Moorhead athletic director Doug Peters says it came as no…

NCAA Division II Reduces Number of Games for Upcoming Academic Year

Decision made by NCAA's D-II Presidents Council

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — When heading out to Minnesota-State Moorhead athletic events this upcoming season, you’ll see fewer games played on the Dragons schedule. This decision was made for all division two programs coming from the NCAA’s Division II President’s Council for one sports academic year. The council says its in response to help schools manage the economic fallout that comes…

Minnesota Twins DH Cruz Named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Finalist

Award Given Annually for athletes who've made a positive impact on their communities through sports

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – (Minnesota Twins PR) In recognition of his off-field and community efforts, Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has been nominated for the 2020 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Cruz joins Kevin Love of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Devin and Jason McCourty of the NFL’s New England Patriots, Maya Moore of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx and WWE fighter Titus…

Minnesota Timberwolves to Open Team Facility on Thursday

Will open for Voluntary Workouts

Minneapolis-St. Paul – (Minnesota Timberwolves PR) The Minnesota Timberwolves, working in conjunction with local government officials, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, announced the team will open its practice facility at Mayo Clinic Square for voluntary player workouts beginning tomorrow, Thursday, May 21. Strict protocols have been designed to ensure this initial level of access will take place in…

Sheyenne’s Terhark Advances to Play of the Year Final Four

Terhark's Dunk is first play to advance

FARGO, N.D. — On Friday night during Sports Extra, the KVRR Sports team announced the first nominees for advancement to the Play of the Academic Year Final Four bracket. The first to move comes from Sheyenne Boy’s Basketball and Tyler Terhark. Terhark’s dunk took home 79 percent of the votes for the win. Congrats to Terhark and the Mustangs for…

Spring Golf Championship Provides North Dakota High School Seniors With Opportunity to Play

Tournament set from June 2-3 in Bismarck

GLEN ULLIN, N.D. — After more than three months without high school sports in the state of North Dakota, senior golfers will have the opportunity to compete in a tournament as a way to close out their careers with a smile. The North Dakota Spring Golf championship takes place on June 2-3 at Riverwood Golf Course in Bismarck. The competition…

Play of the Year Nominees Elite Eight: May 15

Sheyenne, Ada-Borup battle for advancement into the Final Four of the play of the year bracket

FARGO, N.D. — The first showdown in the basketball quadrant of the 2020 Chris Heise High School Play of the Year Bracket is a battle between Minnesota and North Dakota: Sheyenne and Ada-Borup. First play comes from Sheyenne and Tyler Terhark. Mustangs taking on Grand Forks Central. Terhark sky’s high for the slam.  The other, comes from Ada-Borup. Cougars taking…

Coach of the Week: NDSU Football Head Coach Matt Entz

NDSU FOOTBALL COACH MATT ENTZ IS THE KVRR COACH OF THE WEEK

FARGO, N.D. — From former All-American defensive end Derrek Tuszka being drafted into the NFL, virtual spring practices, the continued success of quarterback Trey Lance, filling voids on the defense and questions surrounding the start of the college football season, there is a lot to discuss with North Dakota State football head coach Matt Entz. Coach Entz joined KVRR’s Nick…