GRAND FORKS, N.D.(UND Athletics) - Tenth-ranked North Dakota fired on all cylinders to defeat No. 5 Western Michigan, 4-1, on Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 11,622 at Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks, N.D. The victory caps off an unbeaten weekend for the Fighting Hawks (5-3-0, 1-0-1 NCHC) to begin co...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - The Buffalo Bills are back to playing their usual catch-us-if-you-can game this season under first-year coach Joe Brady, cruising to an AFC-best 6-1 start with quarterback Josh Allen in his prime and thriving as a constant pass-run threat. Forgive the 2024 NFL MVP if he's not feeling full...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray will miss at least the next game because of a hamstring strain, the latest twist for the team at a constantly revolving position. Carson Wentz will start instead against Buffalo on Monday, with Max Brosmer serving as the backup. Murray's status...

FARGO - (FM RedHawks) The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are pleased to introduce George Tsamis as the fifth manager in team history ahead of the 2027 season. Tsamis is one of the winningest independent league managers in history, bringing with him a 1442-1227 record and six championships over 28 seasons as a manager. He rank...

AUSTIN, Texas (UND Athletics) - Eighth-ranked North Dakota dropped a 5-3 decision to No. 4 Michigan State on Saturday night in the annual U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game from H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Austin, Texas. After the Fighting Hawks (4-3-0) tied the game late in the third on a power play goal from Cooper Sim...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - Blake Cashman faked a blitz at the line before dropping a couple of yards into coverage for the Minnesota Vikings and darting to his right and lunging to break up a third-and-short throw, forcing the Indianapolis Colts to punt. Cashman nearly picked off the first down pass by Daniel Jone...

By LARRY LAGE DETROIT - The Minnesota Vikings are the NFL's only unbeaten team thanks to their stingy defense and stellar special teams. If their low-scoring offense doesn't get in gear in the Motor City on Sunday, it might be tough for the NFC North leaders to keep up with the high-octane Detroit Lions. Minnesota (6-...

No. 8 North Dakota (4-2-0) vs. No. 4 Michigan State (4-1-0) Austin, Texas (H-E-B Center at Cedar Park) UND leads 64-37-3 Puck Drop: 7:07 p.m. Radio: KFGO AM 790 FM 104.7 | 94.1 Fighting Hawks Radio NetworkGRAND FORKS, N.D. (UND Athletics) - After a tough weekend in Minneapolis, No. 8 North Dakota will head to Austin, T...

By JOSH DUBOW The Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Chargers are the surprising last teams standing with a zero in either the win or the loss column. The Vikings beat Indianapolis 16-10 on Sunday and are now the only undefeated team remaining after losses by San Francisco and Kansas City, while the Chargers are the las...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Kyler Murray drifted out of the pocket to his right and saw the opportunity in front of him early in the fourth quarter, darting into the open field and veering back toward the left sideline for a 35-yard run that was by far the longest gain of the game for the Minnesota Vikings. Murray ...

MINNEAPOLIS (UND Athletics)- Minnesota freshman forward Wyatt Cullen scored three times and added an assist to help the Golden Gophers defeat No. 3 North Dakota, 5-3, and sweep the series on Friday night from 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minn. North Dakota (4-2-0) suffers its first sweep away from Grand Forks s...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The special teams for the Minnesota Vikings have had a major influence on their undefeated start, hidden a bit behind the headline-making dominance by the defense. The impact goes well beyond Will Reichard's perfect mark on field goals and extra points, too. Myles Price returning punts ...

By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS - The ramifications from Chris Ballard's firing continued to resonate throughout the Indianapolis Colts locker room Wednesday. And everyone understood the message - win or more changes could be coming. Two days after team co-owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon announced her decision, Colts players ...

EAGAN, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason was designated for return from injured reserve on Monday, opening his window for practicing with the team following a four-game absence because of a broken thumb. Mason suffered the fracture during the season opener on Sept. 13 against Green Bay. NFL rules...

By DAVE CAMPBELL EAGAN, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings were trailing by one point early in the third quarter at New Orleans, facing third-and-6 from the 15-yard line and a streak of eight straight quarters without a touchdown produced by the offense. Kyler Murray then dropped in the pocket and boldly threw to the back l...

Minnesota Timberwolves Last season: 49-33, lost to San Antonio in second round of playoffs. COACH: Chris Finch (seventh season, 258-193). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 at Miami. DEPARTURES: F Julius Randle, F/C Naz Reid, G Mike Conley, F Kyle Anderson, F Joe Ingles. ADDITIONS: G LaMelo Ball, F Jonathan Kuminga, F Cody William...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The unbeaten Minnesota Vikings have built their strong start to the season around dominant defense and sterling special teams. While their injury-thinned offense has lagged behind, it has made a significant contribution - playing a simple game of keep-away - that can't be left out. T...

USCHO Hockey Poll North Dakota Ranked #4 USCHO Division I Men's Poll - October 12, 2026 Rnk Team (First Place Votes) Record Pts Last Poll 1 Denver (33) 2-0-0 979 1 2 Michigan (14) 4-0-0 954 2 3 Michigan State (3) 2-0-0 898 3 4 North Dakota 2-0-0 833 4 5 Wisconsin 4-0-0 777 7 6 Western Michigan 2-0-0 730 8 7 Providence ...

By GUERRY SMITH NEW ORLEANS - Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. said to the Minnesota sideline that he would intercept New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough for a second time as his unit was about to retake the field in the fourth quarter. He lived up to his word three plays later, intercepting a deep pass dow...

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Kyler Murray and the Minnesota Vikings ' offense would've appreciated a touchdown for their progress down the stretch, but there was only one way to truly secure this victory. T.J. Hockenson fittingly took the winning slide. The Vikings stayed undefeated with more dominance by their defe...