There’s nothing subtle about a UND–Minnesota hockey night in Grand Forks — not the chants, not the banners, and certainly not the energy inside The Ralph. With a packed house roaring from start to finish, UND’s young lineup delivered a statement win,[...]
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Shohei Ohtani hits 3 homers and strikes out 10 in Dodgers’ clinching 5-1 NLCS win over Brewers
There are great games, and then there are the ones that reshape what greatness looks like. Shohei Ohtani gave baseball one of those nights last night. Three home runs, ten strikeouts, and seven innings of near-perfection lifted the Dodgers to a sweep[...]
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North Dakota-Minnesota rivalry has changed, but still nothing beats it
Some rivalries outlive the structures that built them. North Dakota and Minnesota no longer share a conference or play for standings, but when the puck drops in Grand Forks this weekend, none of that will matter. The history — the Vanek-Parise duels,[...]
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NCAA hockey ready for ‘a year unlike anything we have ever seen’
College hockey is on the brink of its biggest transformation in decades. For the first time in more than 45 years, players from Canada’s top junior leagues — the WHL, OHL, and QMJHL — are eligible to play NCAA hockey, flooding rosters[...]
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Des Lacs-Burlington’s Laila Christianson wins second ND Class B girls golf state title
As fall sports seasons near their finish, one area athlete has already made her mark on the state stage. Des Lacs-Burlington junior Laila Christianson captured her second straight Class B girls golf championship this week, turning in a steady, composed performance at[...]
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UND hockey to play in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 2027
North Dakota hockey fans can start checking their passports. For the first time in more than four decades, the UND Fighting Hawks will play overseas, joining the 2027 Friendship Four tournament in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The field includes Quinnipiac, Wisconsin, and Northeastern,[...]
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Carson Wentz to start for Vikings in week 3 contest
The Vikings are turning to a familiar name in a tough moment. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy is sidelined with a high-ankle sprain after a bruising loss to Atlanta, where he was sacked six times and gave up three turnovers. That opens the[...]
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E-sports gaining popularity in North Dakota schools
What started as after-school gaming clubs is now becoming a recognized part of North Dakota’s high school experience. Programs like Mandan High’s E-Sports team are drawing students who want more than competition—they’re finding teamwork, communication, and even scholarship opportunities. Companies like Grand[...]
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US Men’s Sled Hockey team holds Paralympic Games tryouts in Minot
Minot is hosting some of the best sled hockey players in the world this week, as Team USA holds tryouts for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. More than 30 athletes are vying for 17 spots, under the leadership of head coach David[...]
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Minotauros restructure hockey operations
Change is coming to the Minotauros bench. Cody Campbell, who’s worn both hats as head coach and general manager, is stepping back from coaching to focus solely on front office duties. Taking over behind the bench is Tyler Ebner, a rising voice[...]
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UND’s hopes of a national stunner slip away in final minute at Kansas State
North Dakota came within a breath of upsetting a nationally ranked opponent, but Kansas State found a way to steal the win in the final seconds. The Fighting Hawks controlled long stretches of the game, led by freshman quarterback Jerry Kaminski in[...]
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Are high school sports living up to their ideals?
High school sports often promise more than competition—they’re meant to build character, leadership, and resilience. Yet many coaches step into their roles without clear guidance on how to deliver those outcomes. Research shows that while most athletic associations talk about life skills[...]
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Kolpack: There’s no cutting corners at The Citadel
Walking onto The Citadel’s campus in Charleston is to step into a world built on structure, discipline, and tradition. Cadets move with precision, respect the smallest rules, and carry themselves with a seriousness that speaks to the school’s mission of shaping future[...]
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Eight players to watch in WDA tennis this season
BISMARCK – The 2025 WDA boys’ tennis season is underway. There are a lot of talented players in the conference. Here are eight to keep an eye on this fall. Bismarck High, Reed Romsaas: The sophomore enters the top spot in the[...]
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ND puts focus on sportsmanship at high school sports
High school sports in North Dakota are off to a strong start, with record participation and more officials stepping up to keep games running. But as the fall and winter seasons approach, leaders say the biggest test may be off the field:[...]
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Minot North Sentinels top Sports Writers Preseason AA Football Poll
The Minot North Sentinels will open their season carrying the weight of high expectations. Ranked first in the Division AA preseason poll, they lead a field that includes Kindred, Red River, Central Cass, and St. Mary’s. But for head coach Jacob Holmen,[...]