ONLINE EXTRA: One magical season for Drayton Legion

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
Fifty years ago, Drayton, N.D., moved up a class and advanced all the way to American Legion national tournament

Watkins

Sudden impact?

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
Kenny Watkins played high school football in Texas, where the sport ranks no more than a first down behind religion.

Bollinger, Booty to battle it out

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — In just eight months, John David Booty has gone from being the toast of Los Angeles as the quarterback of the USC Trojans to near anonymity at the bottom of the QB totem pole in the NFL.

Finding strength without a star

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
Grand Forks Red River’s unprecedented run of 108 straight dual victories and 10 straight North Dakota state boys tennis team titles has often been guided by a dominating No. 1 singles player.

Prep clipboard

08/27/2008 12:00 AM

Rookie excites coach

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
A couple of months after Kristen Gay became the UND head women’s soccer coach, she went to watch letter of intent signee Rachael Loomis play for the first time.

Twins drop four straight

08/27/2008 12:00 AM
SEATTLE — Jose Lopez drove in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and Roy Corcoran got his first career save in the Seattle Mariners’ 3-2 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday night, the fourth consecutive loss for the suddenly grinding Twins.

A down-home conversation with Phil Jackson

08/26/2008 12:00 AM
Former UND standout shares stories of his college and NBA careers

Sioux opponent seeks past success

08/26/2008 12:00 AM
Division II Texas A&M-Kingsville brings a rich tradition to opener

'Everyday Eddie' is back in the fold

08/26/2008 12:00 AM
Reliever had put up decent numbers at Texas - SEATTLE — Everyday Eddie is back with Minnesota, adding experience to a squad in the thick of a pennant race.

Vikings release four players, including Pope

08/26/2008 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran free agent Derrick Pope this offseason hoping he would provide depth at linebacker and contribute on special teams.

Local clipboard

08/26/2008 12:00 AM
Athletics: Bunning lands job at SMU

NASCAR puts Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards on probation

NASCAR placed Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards on probation Wednesday for the next six Sprint Cup Series races, the result of their on-track incident last weekend at the end of the race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Merriman to play despite 2 torn knee ligaments

The surgeon's knife can wait. Shawne Merriman is going to play football, two torn knee ligaments and all.

Sources: De La Hoya wraps up deal for final fight

Oscar De La Hoya has nearly wrapped up a deal to finish his boxing career Dec. 6 against Filipino star Manny Pacquiao, two people with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Jaguars' Harvey ends holdout, signs 5-year deal

Defensive end Derrick Harvey ended a 33-day holdout Wednesday by signing a five-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

No. 2 pick Alvarez claims Pirates deal not valid

No. 2 draft pick Pedro Alvarez refused to sign his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the players' association filed a grievance Wednesday claiming the Aug. 15 deadline was unilaterally extended by Major League Baseball without the union's permission.

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