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Update: Fishing Tournament permits

Bismarck  (NDGF)  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department does not intend to revoke any fishing tournament permits for the remainder of this year, unless the coronavirus pandemic warrants such a decision. Fisheries chief Greg Power said a letter was sent to all tournament sponsors with strong public safety recommendations, […]

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American Hockey League cancels rest of season

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews has announced that the league’s Board of Governors has voted to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 AHL regular season and the 2020 Calder Cup Playoffs due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis: “After a lengthy […]

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Minnesota cancels 2020 American Legion Basebll

MINNEAPOLIS (Star Tribune) — Minnesota’s American Legion Baseball season has been canceled over concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The director of Minnesota American Legion Baseball says the league “cannot take chances with the players, coaches and fans we oversee.” Minnesota had 366 American Legion teams last year, making Minnesota the […]

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Nelson named POWERade Sr. Athlete of the Year

INFORUM Grant Nelson of Devils Lake has been named the winner of the North Dakota High School Coaches Association POWERade senior athlete of the year award in Class A boys basketball. Nelson, a 6-foot-10 guard/forward who has committed to play at North Dakota State, averaged 25 points, 18 rebounds and […]

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Anderson resigns NSAA Commissioner

Valley City (VCSU)  Cory Anderson of Jamestown, N.D., has been named director of development and major gifts in the Valley City State University Foundation, according to an announcement made by Larry Robinson, foundation executive director. Anderson, a 1989 VCSU alumnus, will begin work in his new position on June 15, […]

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NDHSAA Cancels Winter Tournaments, Spring Sports

Valley City  (NDHSAA)–  Today the NDHSAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to cancel the remaining 2020 NDHSAA winter postseason basketball tournaments, spring sports seasons and championships, and spring fine arts region and state contests. This decision was made in accordance with Governor’s Burgum’s Executive Order that will close schools to in-person […]

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MLB Hall of Fame Induction Cancelled This Year

UNDATED (AP) — Derek Jeter was a first-ballot Hall of Famer a few months ago, but he will have to wait an extra year to be inducted at Cooperstown. The Hall of Fame has announced that it has canceled the July 26 induction ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, […]

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NFL Draft: Burrow goes to Bengals with top pick

(AP) — Joe Burrow’s the one. The Cincinnati Bengals have taken the LSU quarterback with the first selection in the NFL draft. It’s the third straight year in which the reigning Heisman Trophy winner was taken first overall in the draft. Burrow just led the Tigers to the national championship […]

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American Legion cancels 2020 season

 Bismarck –  The American Legion Department of North Dakota has officially canceled the upcoming season. Teams across the state were informed Tuesday via email. North Dakota’s Department Executive Committee initially canceled the season in early April, but then decided to revisit that decision April 20. North Dakota American Legion, Department […]