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Creighton University announced the addition of Nia Holloway, a graduate student from Minnesota, who brings a strong shooting record, academic accolades and a connection to former teammate Kiani Lockett.
Marcus Foligno received the King Clancy Memorial Trophy at a ceremony honoring his leadership on and off the ice, with his brother Nick presenting the award and a $25,000 donation to their family foundation.
Despite an early lead by Quinn Weis, the KoMets fell to the Northfield Raiders 13‑8 in the Section 1AAA baseball championship, ending their season as runners‑up.
Four Bemidji State University baseball players receive 2025-26 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District accolades, highlighting the program's blend of athletic and academic achievement.
The Dallas Stars have outlined a plan to relocate to Plano, Texas, after their lease at the American Airlines Center expires in 2031, sparking a legal dispute with the Dallas Mavericks over competing arena projects.
The board postponed a decision on giving girls flag football emerging status, opting to gather more feedback while the sport shows rapid growth and substantial investment.
St. Olaf College announces that five baseball players have been named to the 2025‑26 College Sports Communicators Academic All‑District Team, highlighting the program’s commitment to academic achievement alongside athletic performance.
The Minnesota Vikings are set to showcase the growing popularity of girls flag football as the state championship returns for its second year, offering free admission and a live broadcast.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have extended forward Connor Dewar through the next two seasons, rewarding his career‑year performance and blue‑collar work ethic. General Manager Kyle Dubas praised the player’s competitiveness, while teammates Blake Lizotte and Noel Acciari highlight the chemistry that made their fourth line one of the league’s most effective.
Matt Strahm returns from injury with the Kansas City Royals, while Yoendrys Gomez is seizing save chances for the Minnesota Twins. Both arms offer intriguing fantasy upside as the season winds down.
Judd Brackett, the Minnesota Wild’s long‑time architect of player development, announced this week that he will join the Toronto Maple Leafs as an assistant general manager, prompting a reshuffle of the franchise’s hockey operations.
Veteran coach Rick Adelman died at 79, leaving behind a record of over 1,000 wins, a 22‑game streak with the Rockets, and a lasting impact on the NBA.
Judd Brackett, celebrated for his drafting acumen, transitions from the Minnesota Wild to the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he will lead player evaluation across all levels as the team navigates a constrained draft landscape.
The Lancers secured their third straight State Flag Football Tournament appearance after a hard‑fought win in rainy conditions, with key performances from Evellyse Cody and Quinn Jorgenson.
Despite a rash of frontcourt injuries, the Toronto Tempo has leveraged flexibility and emerging talent to deliver record scoring outputs and surprise victories.
The Minnesota Wild are weighing a high‑stakes pursuit of St. Louis Blues centre Robert Thomas, a move that could reshape their roster and test the limits of a no‑trade clause.
Farmington secured an 8‑4 win over Century, while Byron edged Faribault 4‑3 in tightly contested matchups.
Major League Baseball owners have introduced a contentious salary cap plan that would limit team spending in 2027, trigger a payroll floor, and overhaul revenue distribution, setting the stage for a potential lockout and a battle over the sport's competitive balance.
Munetaka Murakami became the second Japanese player to hit 20 home runs in a rookie season, launching his third straight homer in a 15‑2 win over the Twins.
The upcoming October 31, 2026 matchup between South Dakota and South Dakota State will air on an ESPN network for the third consecutive year, continuing a partnership that began with ESPNU broadcasts in 2023 and 2025.
The league detailed a six‑phase process that will guide the addition of four new teams while protecting existing rosters and giving players multiple opportunities to sign.
Mark Odnokon, a two‑time WCHA champion and key figure in University of Minnesota Duluth hockey, passed away after a brief battle with cancer. His influence spanned playing, coaching, scouting and youth development across North America.
University of Duluth sophomore Max Plante was named the 2026 USA Hockey Jim Johannson College Player of the Year, adding to a lineage of excellence that began with his father Derek Plante’s 1992‑1993 victory and includes a prior Hobey Baker Award.
Kaisen Johnson, a senior at Chatfield High School, was recognized among eight statewide Scholar‑Athlete award winners by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Football Foundation.