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• Senator Tester stops by Griz football practice

  December 2, 2011 10:47 PM

  MISSOULA - All of the Grizzly football players are gearing up for Saturday's big game. The Griz players got a special surprise Friday when Senator Jon Tester stopped by campus to wish them good luck against Central Arkansas. "Thank you all very much for what you do, play... more »

• Cats, Griz stock up on Big Sky Conference Awards

  November 22, 2011 5:41 PM

  OGDEN, UT - Co-Big Sky Conference champions Montana and Montana State each had six athletes selected as 1st-Team All-Big Sky, while both the Cats and Griz were represented with individual awards, the league announced Tuesday. Montana linebacker Caleb McSurdy has been chosen as the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player... more »

• LIVE: CAT GRIZ Live Stream

  November 19, 2011 12:25 PM

  BOZEMAN - Watch the Cat-Griz game LIVE online. College football fans will enjoy Montana vs. Montana State live on the Internet Saturday Morning. This is a free college football game live from KTVQ.com and MTN Sports. During commericals stream will go to black. Like us on Facebook more »

• Prep Football Playoffs - Semifinal Matchups and Scores

  November 5, 2011 9:28 PM

  BILLINGS - It's semifinal weekend on the prep football field. 20 teams across five classes are all that remains in the Treasure State. Below are this weekend's matchups and score updates. CLASS AA Kalispell Glacier 16 | Billings West 45 - Final Helena High at Helena Capital -... more »

• UPDATE: High School Football Scores

  September 16, 2011 8:21 PM

  High school football teams are approaching the season's halfway mark. These are your latest scores and matchups as teams try to make a mid-season move on the gridiron. Montana Prep Football - September 16, 2011 Absarokee 38 Harlowton-Ryegate 12 Final Anaconda - 0 Final Polson... more »

• Four Cats tabbed as Preseason All-Americans

  July 22, 2011 4:59 PM

  BOZEMAN - Senior place kicker Jason Cunningham earned Second Team Preseason NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-America honors from The Sports Network on Friday, one of four Bobcats to earn mention on the team. Cunningham, a returning First Team All-Big Sky and All-America last year, lands on... more »

• All Star games: Blue dominates 6-Man, Red wins 8-Man

  June 5, 2011 1:04 AM

  CUSTER - Hysham's E.J. Warren rumbled his way into the end zone to give the Red All Stars a 12-6 lead early in the 2nd quarter of the 6-Man All Star game tonight in Custer. Little did they know those were the last points they would score. The Blue... more »

• NFL lockout back on after federal ruling

  May 16, 2011 8:05 PM

  ST. LOUIS - A federal appeals court on Friday granted a temporary stay of an April 25 lower court order that had ruled that National Football League owners could not lock out their players. The 2-1 ruling by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis allows... more »

• Bobcat stadium expansion project on schedule

  May 16, 2011 8:02 PM

  BOZEMAN - Montana State University's end zone expansion project is on task and on time, and Bobcat Stadium should take shape over the next couple of weeks, according to those supervising the construction. Martel Construction has poured 670 cubic yards of concrete for the project's foundations by late Monday... more »

• Griz kicker McKnight selected in 1st round of CFL Draft

  May 8, 2011 8:10 PM

  MISSOULA - University of Montana kicker/punter Brody McKnight was selected in the first round of the Canadian Football League draft today by the Montréal Alouettes. McKnight a 6-0, 204-pound senior from Vancouver, British Columbia, was the eighth (and final) selection in the first round. "It is a very... more »

• Cats OL Mike Person selected in 7th round of NFL Draft

  April 30, 2011 7:33 PM

  NEW YORK CITY - Cats Offensive Lineman Mike Person was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 7th round of the 2011 NFL Draft, at pick No. 239 overall, the only Montana State Bobcat selected during this year's draft. Montana Grizzly defensive back Jimmy Wilson was selected four... more »

• Griz CB Jimmy Wilson selected in 7th round of NFL Draft

  April 30, 2011 7:27 PM

  NEW YORK CITY - University of Montana defensive back Jimmy Wilson's dream came true today, as he was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round on the third and final day of the National Football League's annual draft. Wilson was the 235th pick (out of 254) overall. ... more »

• Wyoming safety selected in 4th round of NFL Draft

  April 30, 2011 5:47 PM

  LARAMIE, WY. - Former University of Wyoming Cowboy Chris Prosinski was selected in the Fourth Round of the 2011 NFL Draft on Saturday by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Prosinski was the 24th pick in the Fourth Round and was the 121st overall pick in this year's NFL Draft. He becomes the... more »

• Denver focuses on defense early in NFL Draft

  April 29, 2011 10:38 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, CO. - The Denver Broncos are working on the Orange Crush defense Version 2.0. After selecting the best pass-rusher in the draft in Texas A&M's Von Miller in the first round, the Broncos, under new defensive-minded head coach John Fox, traded down nine spots in the second round Friday... more »

• Broncos select LB Miller with 2nd pick in NFL draft

  April 28, 2011 10:34 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, Co. - The Denver Broncos will have quite a 1-2 pass-rushing punch as they try to climb back into the playoff picture after a five-year drought. The Broncos selected Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller, the premier pass-rusher in this year's draft, with the second overall pick Thursday night to... more »

• McGhee runner-up for prestigious Ashe Award

  April 28, 2011 5:06 PM

  BOZEMAN - DeNarius McGhee didn't quite add one of college athletics' finest honors to his growing list of awards on Thursday, but he came close. Diverse Education named Montana State's quarterback a runner-up for the 2011 edition of the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholar Award honoring undergraduate student-athletes who... more »

• Judge orders to end NFL lockout, league to appeal

  April 25, 2011 7:09 PM

  ST. PAUL, MN. - A federal judge on Monday ordered an end to the NFL lockout, giving the players an early victory in their fight with the owners over how to divide the $9 billion business. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson said she was swayed by the players' argument... more »

• Cats name 2011 football captains

  April 23, 2011 8:25 PM

  BOZEMAN - Montana State's 2011 team captains offer something familiar and something a little new. Linebacker Clay Bignell and center Alex Terrien provide the familiar ring. Bignell becomes the second former Helena Capital linebacker to serve as a Bobcat team captain in the last four years, along with Bobby... more »

• Kirk, defense lead blue team in Cats' spring game Play Video

  April 23, 2011 7:26 PM

  BOZEMAN - On a day geared to preparing for the 2011 Montana State football season, Cody Kirk was equally at ease breaking tackles and looking back. "It's always great to have the team win," Kirk said after helping lead the Blue team to a 26-0 win over the Gold... more »

• All four QB's get on scoreboard in Griz spring game Play Video

  April 23, 2011 5:24 PM

  BILLINGS - It was another impressive showing by the offense today, as The University of Montana Grizzly football team wrapped up their 2011 spring drills with a final scrimmage at Billings' Wendy's Field at Daylis Stadium. Quarterbacks Jordan Johnson, Nate Montana, and Shay Smithwick-Hann all threw touchdown passes, while... more »

• Broncos to open season on Monday Night Football

  April 19, 2011 7:48 PM

  DENVER, CO. - Denver Broncos fans wont have to wait long for maybe the most important game of the season. The Broncos will open the 2011-12 campaign on Monday night, Sept. 12, against the rival Oakland Raiders. It will be the last game of Week 1, kicking off at... more »

• Galloway impresses, defense dominates Cats' scrimmage

  April 10, 2011 5:41 PM

  BOZEMAN - Grayson Galloway, meet Zach Minter. Bobcat fans, meet Grayson Galloway. Minter, Montana State's stellar defensive tackle, spent the first part of Montana State's Sunday scrimmage making life miserable for MSU's junior quarterback. But during the middle portion of the 98-play scrimmage, things began to change, and... more »

• Cats' defense shines in first spring scrimmage

  April 2, 2011 6:44 PM

  BOZEMAN - With Bozeman's spring weather turning autumnal as the afternoon progressed, Montana State's defense appeared in mid-season form during the team's first full scrimmage of spring drills on Saturday. The Bobcat defense surrendered 204 total yards during the 70-play scrimmage which was marred by high winds and, late... more »

• Cats hire former Drake standout to coach tight ends

  April 1, 2011 7:42 PM

  BOZEMAN - Rob Ash went to what he knows best Friday, hiring former Drake standout Erik Link to coach Bobcat tight ends. And while stopping short of calling it an even exchange for departed coach Dale Ploessl, MSU's fifth-year head coach was quick to point out the similarities. "Erik... more »

• Bobcats to hold first spring scrimmage on Saturday

  April 1, 2011 7:05 PM

  BOZEMAN - It won't always look like a conventional scrimmage, but Rob Ash will put his Bobcat football team through the paces of an hour's worth of live 11-on-11 action Saturday beginning at 1 pm in Bobcat Stadium. While the scrimmage will include several interludes - including some 11-on-11... more »

• Defense shines in Griz' first spring scrimmage

  March 26, 2011 8:09 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Grizzly football team took the field for their first spring scrimmage of 2011 Saturday afternoon. The defense set the tone early but the offense found it's rhythm behind the tight ends. The scrimmage started with the offense with their backs against the end zone and... more »

• Former Griz QB Roper caught up in bizarre GA pro-day

  March 22, 2011 7:21 PM

  ATHENS, GA. - Dozens of NFL personnel men showed up in Athens, Ga., today expecting to watch A.J. Green, the top wide-receiver prospect in next month's NFL Draft, work out. Instead, they were all forced to watch Green catch passes from former Montana Grizzlies quarterback Justin Roper on a computer... more »

• NFL lockout leaves former Griz stars in limbo

  March 16, 2011 9:06 PM

  MISSOULA - There is no denying the NFL is the most popular professional league in America. And more and more, former Grizzlies are living their dream by playing on Sundays. But at the moment, everyone's future is up in the air. The owners started a lockout last Friday, and that... more »

• Griz add Suiaunoa as Defensive line coach

  March 15, 2011 7:05 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana Football program has added another piece to their coaching puzzle with the addition of Lawrence (Legi) Suiaunoa as the new Defensive Line Coach. Suiaunoa comes to Montana from Portland State University where he served as the Vikings Defensive Line Coach. Previous to his... more »

• Transformation continues at Bobcat Stadium

  February 16, 2011 10:37 PM

  BOZEMAN - The $10 million renovation of Bobcat Stadium is on track to be completed in time for this year's foot ball season. That's the word from Montana State University Athletic Director Peter Fields. Right now it may be hard to imagine all the changes coming to the... more »

• Mariani stunned by Fisher's departure

  January 28, 2011 9:15 PM

  KAPOLEI, HI - Titans kick returner Marc Mariani called the news of head coach Jeff Fisher's departure a "shocker" Friday, as Mariani and several of his teammates prepared for Sunday's Pro Bowl. Running back Chris Johnson says he was stunned by the announcement that Fisher would be leaving the... more »

• MSU to break ground for football stadium expansion

  January 26, 2011 10:30 PM

  BOZEMAN- Montana State University will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bobcat Stadium End Zone Project at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, on the field at the stadium. The Bobcat Stadium End Zone Project is a $10 million project to renovate the south end of Bobcat Stadium in... more »

• Bears roll Seahawks, will meet Packers in NFC Championship

  January 16, 2011 5:02 PM

  CHICAGO - Football's oldest rivalry has a grand new prize: a spot in the Super Bowl. The Bears' 35-24 dismantling of overmatched Seattle on Sunday sets up the biggest game in their 90-year series with the Packers. Chicago and Green Bay will play for the 182nd time next Sunday, but... more »

• Broncos hire John Fox as head coach

  January 13, 2011 4:29 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, CO. - The Denver Broncos have hired former Carolina Panthers coach John Fox to resurrect a downtrodden team. Fox's contract wasn't renewed by the Panthers following an NFL-worst 2-14 season. He replaces Josh McDaniels, who was fired Dec. 6 amid the Broncos' worst slide in four decades and the... more »

• NFL Playoffs' first two games set ratings milestones

  January 9, 2011 5:42 PM

  NEW YORK - The playoffs' first two games set a slew of milestones for NFL television ratings. The Seattle Seahawks' 41-36 upset of the New Orleans Saints on NBC earned the highest preliminary rating for the early Saturday wild card game in two decades. The 18.3 overnight rating, with a... more »

• Seahawks stun defending-champ Saints

  January 8, 2011 8:39 PM

  SEATTLE - For a team that was the joke of the NFL playoffs, look who's laughing now. Pete Carroll, Matt Hasselbeck and a Seattle team no one believed deserved to be in the postseason pulled off one of the biggest upsets with a 41-36 victory over the defending Super Bowl... more »

• Sports medicine group hopes to reduce concussions

  January 3, 2011 10:04 AM

  BUTTE - A group of Butte physicians, nurses and sports medicine workers who monitored high school athletes for concussions during 2010 is making recommendations to coaches in an attempt to limit future injuries. Montana Sports Medicine says 71 percent of the injuries at three high schools occurred during practices, and... more »

• Broncos lose season finale, finish season 4-12

  January 2, 2011 8:05 PM

  DENVER - Ryan Mathews and Nate Kaeding led the San Diego Chargers to a 33-28 win at Denver on Sunday, handing the Broncos their franchise-record 12th loss. The Broncos (4-12) had never lost a dozen games in any of their 51 seasons, but by dipping to new depths, they managed... more »

• Mariani sets Titans single-season return record

  January 2, 2011 5:42 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS, IN. - Marc Mariani broke the Tennessee Titans single-season return yards record Sunday, taking a 1st quarter kickoff 47 yards in the Titans season-ending game against the Indianapolis Colts. Mariani broke Derrick Mason's franchise record of 1,794 combined kickoff and punt return yards, one week after breaking the... more »

• Mariani named to Pro Bowl as AFC Return Man

  December 28, 2010 7:25 PM

  NASHVILLE, TN. - Tennessee rookie returner Marc Mariani has been named to the AFC Pro Bowl roster. Mariani, the Titans' seventh-round draft pick and 222 overall out of Montana, leads the AFC and is third in the NFL averaging 12.9 yards per punt return, and he also ranks fourth in... more »

• Investigators: Griz football star's death preventable

  December 21, 2010 10:13 AM

  MISSOULA - Federal mine safety investigators say the accident that killed former University of Montana football star Tim Bush could have been prevented with better training and use of equipment. The 29-year old was killed while he was working underground as a contract miner at the Galena Silver Mine... more »

• Carroll wins national championship, 10-7

  December 18, 2010 8:02 PM

  The Carroll College Fighting Saints held on for a 10-7 win over Sioux Falls to claim the NAIA national football championship this afternoon in Rome, Georgia. Check back for game details and highlights. more »

• Favre's consecutive starts streak ends at 297

  December 13, 2010 6:09 PM

  DETROIT - Brett Favre's record consecutive starts streak ended at 297 on Monday when he did not suit up for the Minnesota Vikings' game against the New York Giants. The streak, dating back to 1992, ended because of a right shoulder injury on Minnesota first series Dec. 5 against Buffalo.... more »

• Cardinals kicker runs into record book in win over Broncos

  December 12, 2010 8:08 PM

  GLENDALE, AZ. - Jay Feely became the fourth kicker in 40 years to run for a touchdown and added career-best five field goals to help the Arizona Cardinals end a seven-game losing streak with a 43-13 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Rookie quarterback John Skelton, in his first... more »

• Metrodome roof collapses, forces Vikings game to Detroit

  December 12, 2010 5:23 PM

  MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Vikings have played warm, dry and wind-free football at the Metrodome for 29 seasons. This weekend, a snowstorm sent them searching for cover - namely a place to play their game against the New York Giants. The Metrodome's inflatable roof ripped open and collapsed early Sunday... more »

• Eastern Washington recovers fumble in OT to advance

  December 11, 2010 10:18 PM

  CHENEY, WA. - Bo Levi Mitchell threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Hart on the first play of overtime and Eastern Washington recovered a goal-line fumble by quarterback Brock Jensen to beat North Dakota State 38-31 in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs Saturday. Taiwan Jones rushed for a... more »

• Auburn's Newton wins Heisman Trophy in landslide

  December 11, 2010 9:00 PM

  NEW YORK - Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy - as if there was any doubt. Whether he gets to keep it is still to be determined. Auburn's hulking quarterback brushed off an NCAA investigation of his recruitment as he did so many tacklers this season and captured college football's... more »

• Elway says he'd like to join Broncos staff

  December 10, 2010 6:35 PM

  DENVER - Hall of Famer John Elway is confirming his interest in working for the Denver Broncos again. Elway said Friday on his weekly radio show on Denver's 87.7 The Ticket that he has spoken with team owner Pat Bowlen and chief operating officer Joe Ellis about joining the front... more »

• Broncos rookie arrested for alleged sexual assault

  December 10, 2010 5:09 PM

  CASTLE ROCK, Colo. - Denver Broncos rookie cornerback Perrish Cox has been arrested for investigation of felony sexual assault. Cox was taken into custody Thursday night following an investigation into an alleged Oct. 28 assault and brought to a Douglas County jail, said Michelle Kivela, public information officer for the... more »

• Person, Cunningham, Johnson named All-Americans

  December 7, 2010 4:57 PM

  Mike Person's 2010 season may have ended sooner than he hoped, but his senior campaign received an exclamation mark Tuesday when the American Football Coaches Association named the Montana State senior an NCAA Football Championship Subdivision All-America, the AFCA announced today. The 6-5, 295 Glendive product joins Bobcat kicker... more »

• Broncos fire head coach Josh McDaniels

  December 6, 2010 6:41 PM

  ENGLEWOOD, CO - The Denver Broncos have fired coach Josh McDaniels, who went 5-17 after winning his first six games last year. There was no immediate word on who will succeed McDaniels, 34, whose hiring by team owner Pat Bowlen is now viewed as a monumental mistake. Team spokesman Patrick... more »

• Auburn, Oregon to meet for BCS Title

  December 5, 2010 10:56 PM

  EUGENE, Ore. (AP) - Change is coming to the national title game, though it has nothing to do with any of those BCS busters you heard about all season. Southeastern Conference champion Auburn and Pac-10 champ Oregon each will be making their first trip to the BCS title game, a... more »

• Carpenter hits 60-yard field goal in Dolphins loss

  December 5, 2010 6:15 PM

  MIAMI (AP) - Miami kicker Dan Carpenter on Sunday hit a 60-yard field goal to tie for the fifth-longest in NFL history. Carpenter is from Helena, Mont., and played at the University of Montana. The longest kick in NFL history is 63 yards, shared by Jason Elam and Tom Dempsey.... more »

• Chiefs hold Broncos to lowest point total of season in win

  December 5, 2010 6:10 PM

  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Chiefs coach Todd Haley shook hands and embraced Broncos coach Josh McDaniels after this game. Three weeks after refusing to shake hands with McDaniels and then saying he was sorry for the snub, Haley and Kansas City survived a series of blunders and emerged with... more »

• Cats officials encourage tailgating by the books

  December 3, 2010 10:31 PM

  BOZEMAN - Before the 'Cats playoff game, thousands will be gathering to tailgate. Drew Ingraham, the assistant athletic director of marketing, says that for those who are planning to have some pre-game fun to remember some of the rules before you come out. "If I could really think about... more »

• Bobcats McGhee finishes 7th in Payton Award

  December 1, 2010 10:13 PM

  GREAT FALLS - Montana State quarterback Denarius McGhee has had an outstanding season in 2010. The redshirt freshman led the Bobcats to a win over the rival Grizzlies, helped the team get into the playoffs, and was named a Walter Payton Award candidate. The award is given... more »

• NDSU runs away from Robert Morris, will play MSU

  November 27, 2010 10:53 PM

  FARGO, N.D. (AP) - Brock Jensen threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as North Dakota State beat Robert Morris 43-17 Saturday night in the first round of the FCS playoffs. NDSU will now travel to Bozeman to face the Montana State Bobcats (9-2) in the second round,... more »

• Carroll rolls past Marian into the NAIA Semis

  November 27, 2010 7:05 PM

  HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Gary Wagner completed 22 of 31 passes for 236 yards and two touchdowns as Carroll College defeated Marian University of Illinois 38-6 Saturday in an NAIA quarterfinal football playoff game. Chance Demarais ran 24 times for 83 yards and two touchdowns for the No. 2 Saints... more »

• Kalispell native Osweiler leads ASU to big win

  November 26, 2010 11:15 PM

  TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Backup Brock Osweiler, a Kalispell Flathead graduate, threw for 380 yards and hit Aaron Pflugrad on two of his four touchdown passes, helping Arizona State keep its slim bowl hopes alive with a 55-34 victory over UCLA on Friday. Pflugrad is the son of Montana Grizzlies... more »

• Armstrong, Peters honored by Frontier Conference

  November 25, 2010 10:04 PM

  WHITEFISH - Rocky Mountain College's Brian Armstrong was named 2010 Frontier Conference Coach of the Year Thursday, and five Rocky Battlin Bears were named to the All-Conference 1st team. Carroll College quarterback Gary Wagner and Rocky quarterback Kasey Peters were named Co-Offensive Players of the Year. In 2009, Peters... more »

• Black Eyed Peas to perform Super Bowl halftime show

  November 25, 2010 8:11 PM

  ARLINGTON, TX - The Black Eyed Peas will be the featured halftime performer at the Super Bowl. The Grammy award-winning group will perform Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium. The announcement was made Thursday during the Dallas Cowboys' game against the New Orleans Saints. Since forming in 1995, The Black Eyed... more »

• Coaches, trainers change approach to concussions

  November 22, 2010 9:55 AM

  BILLINGS - Hundreds of thousands of athletes suffer from concussions each year nationwide. Since this injury has become so common in the sports world, coaches and trainers from the national to high school levels have changed their approach in an effort to protect players. Click on video to... more »

• Mariani runs his way into NFL record book

  November 21, 2010 6:35 PM

  NASHVILLE - Marc Mariani returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown Sunday, becoming the first NFL player this season to record a kick and punt return touchdown. The rookie from Montana fielded the Washington Redskins' punt in the 1st quarter of the Titans home game, darted left, hurdled a... more »

• Griz miss FCS Playoffs for first time in 18 years

  November 21, 2010 5:58 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS - The match-ups in the 20-team 2010 Football Championship Subdivision playoffs were announced this morning, and for the first time in 18 years, The University of Montana Grizzlies will not be in the field. The Griz had participated in the FCS (Division I-AA) playoffs a record 17 years in... more »

• Cats earn #4 seed in FCS Playoffs

  November 21, 2010 5:56 PM

  INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Montana State Bobcats got the good news they were hoping for Sunday morning, receiving the 4th seed in the upcoming FCS Playoffs, giving them a first round bye and at least one home game. The Cats won the Big Sky Conference title yesterday, after their... more »

• FCS Selection Show set for 8:00 AM Sunday

  November 20, 2010 10:49 PM

  The Montana State Bobcats know they're in the FCS Playoffs, earning the Big Sky Conference's automatic berth Saturday with their 21-16 win over the rival Montana Grizzlies. All that's left for MSU is to find out their seed. The Griz are waiting on a much more important decision. With... more »

• Bozeman earns first State AA Title with win over Helena

  November 19, 2010 11:37 PM

  BOZEMAN - The Bozeman Hawks came into the AA football championship game undefeated, and left no doubt they would end the season that way, jumping out to a 28-0 lead, on their way to a 28-7 win over Helena High to capture the State AA crown. The Hawks jumped... more »

• Bob Green shares famous one-liners on ESPN

  November 19, 2010 5:25 PM

  LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Bob Green is becoming more famous in retirement than he ever was during his most successful of seasons at Montana Tech, thanks to his famous one-liners. Today, ESPN's show, "Jim Rome is Burning", picked up a montage of Green's most quotable sayings that Montana's News Station... more »

• Hamilton first grader picked for Cat-Griz coin toss

  November 17, 2010 6:06 PM

  HAMILTON - Skylar Tibbs, a first grade student at Washington Elementary School in Hamilton, has been selected to toss the coin for the Cat/Griz game this Saturday. Tibbs, who is just six and a half years old, says she is a little nervous but ready to toss... more »

• Oregon, Auburn continue to lead BCS Standings

  November 14, 2010 8:46 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - Boise State has narrowed the gap on TCU in the BCS standings and put itself in position to pass the Horned Frogs down the stretch. Oregon and Auburn are still in the top two spots in the standings released Sunday. TCU remained third, but still had... more »

• Broncos crush Chiefs, within 2 games of AFC West lead

  November 14, 2010 8:44 PM

  DENVER (AP) - The Denver Broncos corralled the NFL's top rushing team, doing their best imitation of the Kansas City Chiefs in a rout of the AFC West leaders. Kyle Orton threw a career-high four touchdown passes and Knowshon Moreno had his first 100-yard rushing performance as the Broncos won... more »

• Carroll to host Azusa Pacific in NAIA opening round

  November 14, 2010 5:59 PM

  HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Undefeated Carroll College will host Azusa Pacific in the first round of the NAIA Championship series. The playoff pairings were announced Sunday for 16 teams in the opening round. No. 2-ranked Carroll (10-0, Frontier Conference) took care of business in the final game of the season... more »

• Jags stun Texans with Hail Mary on final play

  November 14, 2010 5:47 PM

  JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jacksonville's smallest player made the biggest play of the season. Mike Thomas caught a 50-yard touchdown pass from David Garrard that Houston defensive back Glover Quin batted into his hands on the final play in regulation, giving the Jaguars a 31-24 win over the Texans on... more »

• Oregon, Auburn remain atop BCS Standings - TCU closes

  November 7, 2010 8:47 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - TCU's best chance to catch Oregon and Auburn in the BCS standings came and went, and the Horned Frogs are still chasing the top two. TCU closed the gap on the first-place Ducks and second-place Tigers, and widened its advantage on fourth-place Boise State on Sunday,... more »

• Prep Football Scores - November 6

  November 6, 2010 6:21 PM

  PREP FOOTBALL Quarterfinal Class AA Playoffs Helena Capital 52, Billings Senior 14 Class A Playoffs Billings Central 53, Stevensville 15 Butte Central 49, Polson 14 Dillon 49, Belgrade 26 Miles City 34, Columbia Falls 13 Class B Playoffs Bigfork 15, Townsend 12 Cut Bank 38, Colstrip... more »

• Cats take over first in Big Sky with win over Weber State

  November 6, 2010 6:05 PM

  BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - Another close game, another win for Montana State. The Bobcats scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter - including 32- and 40-yard dashes by running back Orenzo Davis in the final 2:39 - to rally past Weber State 24-10 on Saturday and remain tied for first... more »

• 49ers rally for "home" win over Broncos in London

  October 31, 2010 5:10 PM

  WEMBLEY, England (AP) - Troy Smith needed three quarters to find his range in his first start as a 49er. Once he did, San Francisco rallied to victory in the NFL's fourth regular-season game in London. Smith completed three long passes in the fourth quarter to lead the 49ers to... more »

• Prep Football Playoff Matchups - Quarterfinals Play Video

  October 30, 2010 10:41 PM

  CLASS AA #8 Butte at #1 Bozeman - Friday @ 7:00 PM #7 Glacier at #2 Helena High - Friday @ 7:00 PM #6 Skyview at #3 West - Friday @ 7:30 PM #5 Senior at #4 Helena Capital - Saturday @ 1:30 PM ... more »

• Boise State 3rd in initial BCS Standings

  October 17, 2010 8:42 PM

  Oklahoma and Oregon are in the top spots of the first BCS standings of the season, leaving Boise State chasing a spot in the national championship game. The Sooners took first place by grading out No. 1 in the computer ratings. Oklahoma, coming off a 52-0 victory against Iowa State,... more »

• Broncos lose heartbreaker on late pass interference call

  October 17, 2010 7:31 PM

  DENVER (AP) - LaDainian Tomlinson scored his second touchdown from 2 yards out with 73 seconds left after a pass interference flag and the New York Jets rallied past the Denver Broncos 24-20 on Sunday. On fourth-and-6 from the Denver 48, Denver safety Renaldo Hill and Jets receiver Santonio Holmes... more »

• Broncos in battle with AFC-Best Jets after Tebow's 1st TD

  October 17, 2010 6:10 PM

  DENVER, Colo. - The Denver Broncos are tied with the New York Jets, 10-10, late in the 3rd quarter of their game at Invesco Field. The Jets took a 7-0 lead after Mark Sanchez threw a 2nd quarter touchdown to Braylon Edwards, but Denver tied it minutes later on... more »

• Portland State takes late lead on Montana

  October 16, 2010 11:13 PM

  Hillsboro, Ore. - Portland State has taken a 21-20 lead with 2:34 to play in their game with the Montana Grizzlies. The Vikings scored on a 1-yard TD run. The scored was tied at 14, when the Griz made back-to-back field goals to take a 6-point lead. Montana's... more »

• Cats lose first conference game at NAU, 34-7

  October 16, 2010 10:02 PM

  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Montana State is no longer on top of the Big Sky Conference. The Cats lost 34-7 at Northern Arizona today, moving them out of first place with their first conference loss. The Cats were down 21-0 at halftime, and 28-0 early in the 3rd quarter. They... more »

• Griz tied with Portland State at the half

  October 16, 2010 9:55 PM

  Hillsboro, Ore. - The Montana Grizzlies are tied 7-7 at the half in their road contest against the Portland State Vikings. The two teams traded 2nd quarter touchdowns after playing a scoreless 1st. With a win, the Griz can tie Eastern Washington for first place in the Big Sky... more »

• Cats in danger of losing Big Sky lead

  October 16, 2010 8:32 PM

  Flagstaff, Ari. - Montana State is in danger of losing their Big Sky conference lead as they trail 28-0 heading into the 4th quarter at Northern Arizona. The Cats trailed 21-0 at the half, and the Lumberjacks scored with their opening possession of the 2nd half to make it... more »

• Senior uses big 2nd half to beat Hellgate

  October 16, 2010 12:10 AM

  BILLINGS - The Senior Broncs used 21 unanswered points in the 2nd half to run away from Missoula Hellgate, 38-14, Friday night at Daylis Stadium. The Broncs only led 10-7 at halftime over the now 1-7 Knights, after Ben Sulser threw an interception to Jake Arledge with 30 seconds... more »

• Helena High bounces back with big win against Skyview

  October 15, 2010 11:11 PM

  HELENA - Helena High dominated Skyview 28-0 Friday night, behind 3 first half rushing TD's and solid play from quarterback Taylor South. Helena was coming off their first loss of the season last week, to undefeated Bozeman. But the Bengals defense didn't allow the Falcons Wing-T offense to get... more »

• West rolls Sentinel, 56-7

  October 15, 2010 8:53 PM

  MISSOULA - With playoff positioning on the line, the Sentinel Spartans figured to give West all they could handle on the football field tonight. But after falling behind 7-3 midway through the 1st quarter, the Bears decided they had had enough of that. West picked off Spartan QB Riley... more »

• Prep Football Scores - September 17

  September 18, 2010 12:41 AM

  PREP FOOTBALL Augusta 57, Alberton 21 Baker 42, Glasgow 8 Bigfork 42, Plains-Hot Springs 7 Billings Central 37, Frenchtown 14 Billings Senior 23, Great Falls Russell 9 Billings West 29, Great Falls 0 Bozeman 40, Butte 7 Butte Central 19, Laurel 6 Charlo 35, Arlee 8 Choteau 49, Cascade 0... more »

• Eight former Montana college players on 2010 NFL rosters

  September 6, 2010 6:19 PM

  HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Eight former Montana college football players are on active rosters as the NFL begins the 2010 season. The Miami Dolphins have three former University of Montana players - kicker Dan Carpenter of Helena, running back Lex Hilliard of Kalispell and offensive guard Cory Procter of Gig... more »

• Griz take over #1 spot in FCS Poll

  September 6, 2010 6:15 PM

  MISSOULA - The University of Montana moved up to the No. 1 spot in the Sports Network Football Championship Subdivision poll released Monday. Montana was the national runner-up last season and was ranked second behind national champion Villanova in the preseason poll. Villanova lost 31-24 to FBS opponent Temple... more »

• Griz dismantle Western State

  September 4, 2010 10:41 PM

  MISSOULA, MONTANA (9/4/010) --The second-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies tied an NCAA record by scoring four touchdowns on interceptions and their two senior quarterbacks combined for five scoring passes as they rolled to a 73-2 victory over the visiting Western State College (Colo.). Mountaineers Saturday afternoon. A crowd of... more »