DRAFT
A Lot Can Change
With the NFL Draft in front of us this weekend; it's interesting to note one year from now could be another significant event for the NDSU football team with the prospects of having multiple players s...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 12:02 AM
Freedom Bridge...
Weddings. Workouts. Whatever. That's an apt description of what life is like for the Fargo Force players eligible for the NHL Draft, which starts tonight. The Force could have eight players who could...
Posted on 6/22/12 at 1:16 PM
Dublanko chosen in CFL Draft
Curtis Dublanko, the senior-to-be middle linebacker for the Sioux was just drafted 15th overall in the CFL Draft. He was selected by the Montreal Alouettes, the defending Grey Cup...
Posted on 5/2/10 at 8:38 AM
Wolves pick ... three point guards?
Well, the Minnesota Timberwolves didn't use any of their stockpile of four first-round draft picks to move up. At No. 5, they took Spanish point guard Ricky Rubio. Then at No. 6, they took Syra...
Posted on 6/25/09 at 3:28 PM
OT Fisher selected No. 1
April 26, 2013
Teo’s has to wait
Manti Te’o must wait one more day to find out his future after a tumultuous four months. The Notre Dame linebacker was not taken in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday. And so fans — and even people who don’t normally care about football — will buzz for another 24 hours about the fake girlfriend hoax and its repercussions on his football career.April 26, 2013
After No. 1, draft filled with question marks
Once Anthony Davis slips on a Hornets hat above basketball’s most celebrated eyebrow Thursday night, the NBA draft really starts.June 28, 2012
Opinion Corner: Winning comes in cycles
Like so many things in life, successful runs at pro sports championships come in cycles — which, unfortunately for us fans means that spurts of bad teams and dreadful performances to get there come in cycles as well. The reality is that someone’s got to finish last. Someone’s got to lose each game. Somebody has to eventually be graced with (or cursed with, depending on your outlook) the No. 1 pick in the draft.By Brian Willhide , May 23, 2012
Mont. athletes drafted
Nine athletes with Montana ties were chosen in the NFL draft or reached free-agent agreements shortly after the draft ended. Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler of Kalispell was chosen by the Denver Broncos in Friday’s second round.May 01, 2012
Rebuilding through the draft a cop-out
This NFL offseason has had a multitude of exciting stories and headlines. Peyton answered John Elway’s prayers by going to Denver. Tim Tebow got exiled to New York. The Redskins traded three first-round picks to get the No. 2 pick in the draft from the Rams.By Casey Johnson , April 26, 2012
Opinion Corner: Draft brings high drama
Tonight marks the beginning of my favorite sports weekend of the year. No, it’s not the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. And no, it’s not the opening slate of games for any of the “Big Four” professional sports or even the playoffs for that matter.By Brian Willhide , April 26, 2012
Pryor eligible for draft
Terrelle Pryor will have an opportunity to pursue his NFL dreams, with one significant caveat: The former Ohio State star must still pay for breaking NCAA rules while he was in college.By By Dave Skretta, AP Sports Writer , August 19, 2011
Williams’ fast rise to No. 2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To say Derrick Williams wasn’t highly recruited out of high school might be an understatement. Williams remembers playing in La Mirada, Calif., and checking all the recruiting websites and outlets to see where he was ranked among the best high school players in his draft class. One small problem: He wasn’t.June 25, 2011
Irving taken at No. 1; Three of the first six selected were European
June 24, 2011
Wolves select Williams at No. 2
June 24, 2011
Wild prepare for draft
The Minnesota Wild are staying home for the NHL draft. This weekend’s event will be held in their own arena, the Xcel Energy Center, meaning their first-round pick — 10th overall — will have the memorable bonus of a warm welcome from the Wild fans in attendance.June 21, 2011
Dickinson’s Frenzel drafted in seventh round
Former Dickinson High School standout Cole Frenzel was drafted in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets on Tuesday.June 08, 2011
UCLA pitchers, go No. 1 and 3
The Pittsburgh Pirates wanted Gerrit Cole’s blazing fastball blowing away hitters for them. In a baseball draft dominated early by outstanding pitching prospects, the Pirates were convinced Cole was the best of the bunch and took the UCLA right-hander with the No. 1 pick Monday night.June 07, 2011
Panthers take Newton No. 1
April 29, 2011
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