EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings took plenty of questions about their defense into this season, jettisoning veterans for salary cap savings at three starting spots and carrying tenuous depth at a couple of key positions. The return of defensive coordinator Brian Flores probably should have been the first clue,...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - Carson Wentz saw the flag fly for offside late in the second quarter, quickly realizing the opportunity. With the Minnesota Vikings trying to generate some momentum against Green Bay and Justin Jefferson racing along the left sideline in one-on-one coverage, Wentz stepped forward in the ...

By JAY COHEN CHICAGO - It's a stressful week for Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson. Same for Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores. They have that type of effect on each other. Johnson and Flores match wits once again on Sunday when Caleb Williams and Chicago host Dallas Turner and Minnesota for their home...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Kyler Murray was well enough to join the Minnesota Vikings for practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, leaving open the possibility he could progress through the NFL concussion protocol to play on Sunday. Whether Murray is able to start at Chicago or Carson Wentz continues running the offense, the...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- Sophomore forward Cole Reschny has been named the 2026-27 University of North Dakota hockey captain in a vote by his peers, the program announced on Wednesday. Reschny becomes the youngest captain by age in program history as well as joins Dave Hakstol (1990-91) and Bob Murray (1948-4...

By DAVE CAMPBELL ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes signed a multiyear contract extension Tuesday after leading the team to its first playoff series win in 11 seasons, continuing a long-running relationship with general manager Bill Guerin. With Hynes in the final year of his previous deal, Guerin made i...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The inconsistency, inexperience and injuries the Minnesota Vikings endured with their quarterbacks last season dragged down the entire operation, and coach Kevin O'Connell was determined to avoid a repeat. The Vikings took significant steps toward improving their running game. They also ...

NDAPSSA 11AAA & 11AA Football Polls - September 14, 2026 11AAA Record Pts LW 1 Bismarck (10) 3-0 78 2 2 Legacy (7) 3-0 75 3 3 Davies 2-1 39 1 4 Shanley 2-1 34 4 5 Horace 2-1 23 5 Receiving votes: Sheyenne 11AA Record Pts LW 1 Kindred (17) 3-0 85 1 2 Minot North 3-0 64 2 3 Dickinson 3-0 55 T3 4 Devils Lake 2-1 25 5 ...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The evidence for Aaron Jones that the Minnesota Vikings have taken a more aggressive approach to improving their rushing attack appeared often during offseason practices and training camp. The sound came first in the form of a hustling teammate making himself heard right behind him at th...

By By DAVE CAMPBELL FARGO, N.D. - The effort and energy Tim Polasek has poured into North Dakota State's football program on the climb to the FBS can be easily sourced back to his rural roots. As a small-college quarterback on summer and winter breaks, and later to supplement a meager income as he launched a career in ...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - Considering how the Minnesota Vikings celebrated Harrison Smith, his finish to last season felt like a farewell. Smith's performance down the stretch and the fun he had along the way kept him from closing the door on his decorated career, though, and he was back at practice on Wednesday...

North Dakota A | 9man Football Polls from September 9, 2026 Division A Football Poll (NDAPSSA) Velva/Drake-Anamoose/Garrison (13) 3-0 87 Ellendale/Edgeley/Kulm (6) 3-0 81 Northern Cass 3-0 51 Thompson 3-0 21 Southern McLean 3-0 15 Others receiving votes: Langdon Area/Munich (2-1), Harvey/Wells County (1-2), Grafton (3...

GREEN BAY, Wis. - In the year since the Green Bay Packers acquired Micah Parsons, they've lost each of the four games the All-Pro edge rusher has missed. Parsons will miss at least the first four games of this season while recovering from the torn left anterior cruciate ligament that ended his 2025 season early. New de...

Friday Night North Dakota High School Football Scores from September 4, 2026 Alexander 26, Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood 16 Beulah 60, Heart River 12 Bismarck 35, Fargo North 0 Bismarck St Mary's 27, Grand Forks Red River 14 Cavalier 52, North Prairie 48 Des Lacs-Burlington 42, Tioga 0 Devils Lake 21, Central Cass 19 Dickin...

NDAPSSA Division A & 9-Man Football Polls - Wednesday, September 2 The latest Division A and 9-man Football Media Polls of the 2026 season have been released. The polls are voted on by members of the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA). Division A Football Poll (NDAPS...

Class AA & AAA football rankings from the NDAPSSA. First-place votes in parentheses. Class AA: Kindred (11) 1-0 Minot North (3) 1-0 Central Cass (1) 1-0 (tie) Dickinson 1-0 (tie) Grand Forks Central 1-0 Others receiving votes: Red River 0-1, Devils Lake 0-1 Class AAA: Horace (6) 1-0 Fargo Davies (5) 1-0 Bismarck (2...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6 on Monday night. Byron Buxton had three hits and scored four times, rookie Kaelen Culpepper had four hits for the first time in his 14th game, and ...

The NDAPSSA has released preseason polls for Class AAA and AA on Monday. DIVISION 3A 1. Bismarck Century (7) 63 2. West Fargo Horace 46 3. Fargo Davies (5) 41 4. Bismarck (3) 40 5. West Fargo Sheyenne (1) 23 RECEIVING VOTES: Bismarck Legacy, Shanley, West Fargo, Mandan, Minot DIVISION 2A 1. Kindred (10) 73 2. Minot Nor...

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EAGAN, Minn. - Myles Price has been a standout performer throughout training camp for the Minnesota Vikings. His experience got even better this week. The second-year wide receiver, who made the team as an undrafted rookie last season after winning both the kickoff returner and ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics)- The 2026 North Dakota football team has selected its captains for the upcoming season, as second-year head coach Eric Schmidt announced the picks Thursday. The Fighting Hawks' captain quintet includes returning captains Lance Rucker and Sam Strandell, along with newly appointed captai...