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ND Football: Thompson Wins Second State Title in Three Years

Thompson beat New Salem-Glen Ullin 42-28

FARGO, N.D– The Thompson Tommies beat the New Salem-Glen Ullin Holsteins 42-28 Friday afternoon to win their second nine-man state title in three years. Cadyn Schwabe went down with an injury in the third quarter and Clay Odenbach took over the quarterback duties. He lead the Tommies to three second-half scores. Schwabe, even though he only played a half, rushed…

ND Football: Shanley Claims AA Crown with Championship Win Over Bismarck St. Mary’s

Austin Manuel finished with 140 yards and 2 touchdowns on 14 carries for the Deacons

FARGO, N.D. — In North Dakota Class AA football, Bismarck St. Mary’s has been at the forefront of championship discussions, claiming four of the last five state titles. The Saints beat out Shanley when playing for the hardware in 2017. The Deacons were both hungry for revenge, and yearning to bring back their first championship since 2012 when they took the…

Twins’ Joe Mauer retiring after 15 seasons

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) –  Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer is retiring after 15 seasons. The Twins released a retirement statement Friday from Mauer that will run Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Mauer, who missed significant time this season with a concussion, says in the ad that his decision “came down to my health and my family.” “Thank you, Minnesota Twins,…

College Hockey: UND Prepping for Stout Offense Against Miami-Ohio

The Redhawks are red hot to start the year, winning four of their last five games

GRAND FORKS, N.D — North Dakota hockey has another big test this weekend. The Hawks will head to the Buckeye State for their first conference matchup against Miami-Ohio. The Redhawks are red hot to start the year, winning four of their last five games. Their junior forward Gordie Green played a big role in this victories, scoring six goals this…

NDSU Wrestling Smokes Northern Illinois in Home Bout

The Bison won 35-4

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – No. 22-ranked North Dakota State won 9 of 10 matches and closed with a pair of falls from 197 Cordell Eaton and 285 Brandon Metz to finish off a hard-fought 35-4 win over Northern Illinois in a non-conference dual Thursday, Nov. 8, before 502 spectators in the Scheels Center at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex….

NDSU LB Cox Named to Buck Buchanan Award Watch List

The Buck Buchanan Award goes to the top defensive player in the FCS

FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) – North Dakota State linebacker Jabril Cox was added to the watch list for the STATS FCS Buck Buchanan Award on Thursday, Nov. 8. The award is presented annually to the top defensive player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Cox, a sophomore from Kansas City, Mo., currently ranks 10th in the FCS and leads the Missouri Valley…

Retired Vikings LB Greenway Visits Fargo Children’s Hospital

Greenway has had ties to Sanford Health since his early NFL playing days

Former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway was in Fargo, N.D. Thursday. The retired 11-year NFL veteran visited Sanford Children’s Hospital to start off the day. Greenway is from South Dakota, where Sanford Health is headquartered. That tie is one of many reasons why he insists on visits to the hospitals. He says he loves brightening the kids’ days by bringing…

Rink Report: UND Riding Momentum into Miami-Ohio Series

Miami will be UND's first conference contest of the season

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — UND Hockey has a ton of momentum on their side after winning four straight games against ranked opponents. That momentum comes at a great time as the Hawks gear up to face another ranked opponent, on the road at No. 19 Miami. The team says that momentum is especially important as they open up NCHC play….

NDSU RB Wilson Stands to Benefit from New NCAA Rule

Wilson is likely going to redshirt after an injury sidelined him for the first nine games

FARGO, N.D. — For the second season in a row, North Dakota State’s running back depth is getting tested. Last year, the Bison were forced to pull the redshirt off of freshman Seth Wilson, and he ended up playing the final eight games. During fall camp of this season, Wilson injured his hamstring and has yet to see game action….

NDSU Women Sneak By Mayville State in Season Opener

The Bison win 49-43

FARGO, N.D. —  The North Dakota State women’s basketball team opened the 2018-19 season Tuesday night with a 49-43 victory over Mayville State at the Scheels Center inside the Sanford Health Athletic Complex. NDSU raced out to a 9-0 lead in the first 2:36 of the game with four different players scoring in the run. The Bison hit just one more shot for the…