BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Fourteen high schools in North Dakota plan to form competitive video gaming teams during this upcoming school year as interest in esports increases nationwide, including at the collegiate level where scholarships are offered for varsity teams. (Photo: University of Jamestown) The Bismarck Tribune reports that Mandan […]

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Anne Carlsen Center’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Friday July 12, at Jamestown Country Club. The Tournament is North Dakota’s longest running charity golf event. Join us for the 37th annual Anne Carlsen Golf Tournament to help raise funds to further our mission of […]

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Hunters killed more pheasants in North Dakota last fall than they did the previous year, although the numbers are tempered by the fact that drought and declining habitat continue to impact the odds of a successful outing. The Bismarck Tribune reports that about 58,200 hunters killed […]

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. men failed to follow the example of American women, showing just how far they are from success. Jonathan Dos Santos scored in the 73rd minute, and Mexico beat the United States 1-0 Sunday night to win its record eighth title in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Despite […]

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) —  Justin Haley has won the rain-shortened Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway, his first at NASCAR’s top level. Haley took the lead under caution — Kurt Busch surrendered the top spot when he pitted for new tires — and was declared the winner after […]

Cleveland  (Field Level Sports)  — Reigning National League MVP and major league home run leader Christian Yelich is the top seed for Monday night’s Home Run Derby in Cleveland. Yelich, who entered Thursday with 31 homers for the Milwaukee Brewers, will face hot-shot Toronto Blue Jays rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. […]

UNDATED (AP) — A moment of silence was held before the Los Angeles Angels played at Texas, with the team lined up outside the dugout when Tyler Skaggs was remembered. Public address announcer Chuck Morgan said the Rangers offered their deepest sympathies and condolences to Skaggs’ family, his teammates and […]

UNDATED (AP) _ The New York Rangers have landed a marquee forward on the first day of the NHL’s free-agent signing period, while the Montreal Canadiens have become the first team in six years to sign a player to an offer sheet. The Rangers have inked Artemi Panarin (ahr-TEH’-mee pah-NAH’-rihn) […]

UNDATED (AP) _ The Golden State Warriors have reason to smile again after losing All-Star forward Kevin Durant to a free-agent contract with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. All-Star guard Klay Thompson has announced on Instagram that he is staying in the Bay Area. He is expected to sign a […]

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels say pitcher Tyler Skaggs has died at age 27. The team said it happened Monday in Texas but provided no other immediate details. Skaggs started the Angels’ game Saturday night against the Athletics. Their game against the Texas Rangers on Monday night […]