
St. Olaf Falls 31-16 to Loras in Season Opener
Despite a 126-45 rushing edge, St. Olaf lost to Loras College 31-16, with four interceptions and poor third‑down play proving costly.
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Despite a 126-45 rushing edge, St. Olaf lost to Loras College 31-16, with four interceptions and poor third‑down play proving costly.
A modest Saturday at Alex Nemzek Stadium blended crisp autumn weather with the buzz of college football’s evolving economics, as Minnesota State University Moorhead’s Dragons faced Northern Michigan before a crowd that savored every play.
Local girls' soccer teams from Fergus Falls, Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, Pelican Rapids, Alexandria Area and Moorhead held pre‑season scrimmages at Otter Stadium to evaluate readiness for the 2026 season.

Former NHL champion Matt Cullen now guides his sons — Wyatt, Brooks and Joey — through college hockey, blending family tradition with a strategic push to attract top talent amid shifting NCAA rules.

The 2026 Summit League women’s soccer season began on August 12, with several teams hosting their first games at home while others traveled to face non‑conference opponents. The schedule highlights preseason favorites, Power Four matchups and broadcast coverage across multiple platforms.

The United States defeated Slovakia 5-2 in the semifinals of the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with Nash Roed scoring a hat trick and Gavin Burcar adding a goal and two assists. The victory sends the U.S. to the August 8 championship game, which will be televised live on the NHL Network.

The United States opened the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup with a 6‑4 victory over Czechia, highlighted by Gavin Burcar’s three‑goal performance and strong goaltending from Kaeden Tate.

Mason West, a 19‑year‑old prospect for the Chicago Blackhawks, won a Minnesota state football title before committing to hockey at Michigan State, where he aims to make an impact at the 2027 World Junior Championship.

The WHL’s Tri-City Americans have traded draft selections to acquire 16-year-old forward Owen Kraft from the Wenatchee Wild, a move that could reshape their offensive outlook heading into training camp.

Brad Anderson, a 1998 Concordia alumnus and longtime voice of regional sports, has been appointed to lead the university’s radio and streaming broadcasts for its athletic programs.