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Timberwolves players celebrate after a win against the Clippers.

Timberwolves blow out Clippers 127-101 behind Ball’s 24 points for 1st win without Edwards

On a chilly Friday night in Minneapolis, the energy in the Target Center was electric. Fans packed the stands, their excitement palpable as the Minnesota Timberwolves took to the court, determined to secure their first victory without their star player, Anthony Edwards. As the clock ticked down and...

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LaMelo Ball leads Timberwolves to victory over Clippers

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LaMelo Ball puts up 24 as Timberwolves race past slumping Clippers

On a chilly Friday night in Minneapolis, the crowd at Target Center buzzed with anticipation. As LaMelo Ball dribbled down the court, the energy shifted from mere excitement to electric enthusiasm. With a dazzling display of skill, he scored 24 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a...

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Concordia Cobbers volleyball team celebrating a win

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Cobbers put away Hamline in volleyball

On a crisp autumn evening in Moorhead, the atmosphere inside Memorial Auditorium was electric. Fans adorned in maroon and gold filled the stands, their cheers echoing off the walls as the Concordia Cobbers took to the court. The stage was set for a showdown against the Hamline Pipers, and the...

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Young hockey players competing at a world championship event.

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CAS rules that Russia can compete in world championships

As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated world junior championship in Canada, the excitement is palpable. Fans are gearing up to witness young talent take the ice, but this year, the stakes have been raised dramatically. Just last Friday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) delivered...

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Ashton Safranski leading the Dragons women's basketball team

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Safranski shines, leading Dragons women to season-opening victory

When the final buzzer sounded at Nicholson Arena in Ellensburg, Washington, a wave of relief washed over the Minnesota State Moorhead women's basketball team. Their season opener had just concluded with a hard-fought 74-65 victory over Central Washington, and at the heart of it all was none other...

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Matthew Schaefer scoring game-winning goal in overtime

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Isles’ Schaefer makes NHL mark in OT win over Wild

It was a night to remember in Fargo, as the air crackled with excitement at the Grand Casino Arena. Fans were on the edge of their seats, clutching their jerseys and holding their breath, waiting for the next moment of magic. And magic they got, courtesy of 19-year-old Matthew Schaefer, who, with...

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Special Olympics North Dakota bowling tournament volunteers needed

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Special Olympics North Dakota seeks volunteers for state bowling tournament

As the sun rises over Fargo on a crisp November morning, the sounds of laughter and excitement will soon fill the air at West Acres Bowl. Athletes from across North Dakota will gather for the state bowling tournament, a day filled with joy, competition, and camaraderie. But this year, the event...

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Vikings defense on pace to do something NFL hasn't seen in 17 years

As the sun dipped below the horizon in Fargo, a palpable excitement filled the air. Fans donned their purple and gold, eagerly anticipating a new chapter in Minnesota Vikings history. Among them was linebacker Blake Cashman, who stood at the forefront of a defensive renaissance, one that could...

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Report: Depleted Thunder to sign G Ochai Agbaji

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) With long-term injuries to both Jalen Wiliams and Cason Wallace, ‌the Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Ochai Agbaji, ESPN reported Friday. Agbaji was waived by the New ‌York Knicks just before ⁠the season started. ⁠The Kansas product has played...

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Fergus Falls to get new I-94 rest area as part of $27.7M federal grant

FERGUS FALLS — A new rest area on Interstate 94 near Fergus Falls will be built as part of a $27.7 million federal grant awarded to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The MnDOT project is part of a $200 million investment in 14 truck parking projects across 12 states announced by U.S....

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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) to return vs. Bills

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will return to action against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday after missing three games with an ankle injury. Jackson practiced in full Wednesday as he worked toward returning from his ‌ankle injury. Baltimore...

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RHP Sonny Gray declines option, joins list of 11 new free agents

By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) Boston Red Sox right-hander Sonny Gray declined his side of a $30 million option for 2027 and heads a list of 11 new players to reach free agency with option decisions on contracts for ‌next season. Gray will receive a $10 million buyout to eliminate...

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McFeely: Bison running game least productive since 2002, which needs to change

FARGO — The goal seems modest for North Dakota State s offense. Asked what his team needs to avoid slow starts on that side of the ball, head coach Tim Polasek at his weekly press conference laid out the most humble of metrics. More 5-yard plays would be great. I think that s a starting point,...

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