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North Dakota group sues NFL’s Washington Commanders for dropping ‘Redskins’ name

FARGO (KVRR) – A North Dakota-based nonprofit is suing the NFL’s Washington Commanders football team, its new owner, and a prominent Native American advocacy group. The federal lawsuit claims the team’s refusal to change its nickname back to the Redskins is an attempt to eradicate Native American history. Devils Lake-based Native American Guardians Association is accusing the Commanders, its leadership,…

Bison Lead FCS in Sending Players to the NFL

12 FORMER BISON ARE ROSTERED IN THE NFL AFTER THIS WEEK'S ROSTER CUTS.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — After this week’s roster cuts and waiver period, the NDSU Bison lead all FCS teams in NFL players. The 12 Bison currently rostered are: Cody Mauch, OL (Buccaneers) -not pictured- Nash Jensen, OL (Panthers) -not pictured- Hunter Luepke, FB (Cowboys) -not pictured- Billy Turner, OL (Jets) Chris Board, LB (Patriots) Christian Watson, WR (Packers) Cordell Volson,…

49ers trade Trey Lance to Dallas for 4th-round pick

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys less than three years after trading three first-round picks to draft him. A person familiar with the situation said the Cowboys will send a fourth-round pick to San Francisco for a player drafted third overall in 2021. The person spoke on condition…

NDSU Star and Hankinson Native, Mauch Drafted By Bucs

Cody Mauch Was Selected With the 17th Pick of the 2nd round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

HANKINSON, N.D.– The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take Cody Mauch with the 17th pick of the 2nd round that is the 48th overall pick and here’s a stat for you. Mauch was the first non power 5 player taken in the draft. The 47 picks before him were all power five, the longest stretch of power five conference picks to open…

Vikings fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell

EAGAN, Minn. (KVRR) The Minnesota Vikings have fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell after his first season with the team, Coach Kevin O’Connell announced Thursday evening. In the statement, O’Connell says he informed Donatell the team will be moving in “a different direction at defensive coordinator” next season. “While this was a difficult decision because of the tremendous respect I have for…

Vikings nominate Thielen for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

  For the work he’s done to give the youth in his state an opportunity to achieve their dreams, @athielen19 is the 2022 Minnesota Vikings Man of the Year and nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year. 📰: https://t.co/VNBjzmWRYp pic.twitter.com/BVoTVzvjtQ — Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) December 6, 2022 FARGO (KVRR) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and Detroit Lakes…

Lions TE T.J. Hockenson traded to Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is coming to the Minnesota Vikings, the Vikings have confirmed. The Vikings will reportedly send their 2023 second-round pick and 2024 third-round pick to Detroit for Hockenson, as well as a 2023 fourth-round pick and a 2024 conditional fourth-round pick. Hockenson, who is in his fourth season, was the eighth overall pick in…

Vikings 1-1 after loss to Eagles

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Jalen Hurts threw for 333 yards and a touchdown and he ran for 57 yards and two more scores to lead the Philadelphia Eagles to a 24-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Hurts had 301 total yards in the first half in the breakout game of his young career. The Eagles led 24-7 at halftime. Cornerback Darius…