MINNEAPOLIS (AP Jan 4, 2013) – The Minnesota Vikings have listed quarterback Christian Ponder and cornerback Antoine Winfield as questionable for their playoff game on Saturday against Green Bay. Ponder was limited in practice all week with a bruised right elbow. He hurt it when it hit a […]
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Fargo Dome Benefits, Bison Success
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – This year’s playoff run by the North Dakota State University football team is good financial news for the Fargodome. The Bison had three home playoff games. Dome General Manager Rob Sobolik says the games might boost the dome’s 2012 surplus from the expected $50,000 range […]
NDSU, Sam Houston St. Pres. Make Friendly Wager
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – The presidents of North Dakota State University and Sam Houston State have made a friendly wager on the outcome of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game. Either NDSU President Dean Bresciani (bruh-SHAW’-nee) or Sam Houston State President Dana Gibson will be providing a […]
Wilf’s Not Micromanagers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) – While some NFL owners prefer to be out front as the faces of their franchises, Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf stay behind the scenes providing quiet support. They are rarely quoted about the team. Instead, they shell out big bucks […]
Friendly Wager, Sens. Hoeven, Cornyn
FARGO, N.D. (AP) – U.S. Sens. John Hoeven of North Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision title game between North Dakota State University and Sam Houston State. If NDSU wins, Cornyn will give […]
Bohl Agrees To Contract Extension
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State University head football coach Craig Bohl has agreed to an eight-year contract extension. NDSU athletic director Gene Taylor says the contract keeps Bohl at the school through 2021. Bohl’s current base salary is $206,503. The annual salary will be increased by a minimum […]
NFL Fireings
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) – The Chicago Bears have fired coach Lovie Smith after the team missed the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons. Smith was informed of the decision by general manager Phil Emery on Monday, a day after the Bears beat Detroit to finish […]
Keep Snowmobiles Off Park Property
Jamestown, ND (KCSi-T.V. News Dec 28, 2012) — The Jamestown Parks and Recreation Department is asking the public to keep snowmobiles off Hillcrest Golf Course property, all city parks, and Park land located along 17th Avenue Southwest. Fines could be incurred. Anyone seeing snowmobiles on these properties are asked to […]
Bison, ‘Kats “Different” Teams, FCS Championship
FARGO, N.D. (AP Dec 27, 2012) – The Football Championship Subdivision title game is a rematch, but coaches from both schools say their teams are different from a year ago. North Dakota State and Sam Houston State will play for the championship on Jan. 5 in Frisco, Texas. […]
Nets Fire Avery Johnson
NEW YORK (AP Dec 27, 2012) – Avery Johnson has been fired as coach of the Brooklyn Nets, who have lost 10 of 13 games to drop to .500. General manager Billy King announced the move Thursday without saying who will be interim coach. The Nets next play […]
