Month: August 2021

Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Bassitt was carted off the field Tuesday night after he was struck on the side of the head by a line drive during the second inning of a 9-0 loss to [Read More…]

Big Max: Embiid signs $196 million extension with 76ers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid has deep into the decade to try and win his first NBA championship with Philadelphia. Another big-money deal locked up, the All-Star nicknamed “The Process” wants to end his career [Read More…]

Mask disputes, outbreaks make for rocky start of school year

The summer surge of the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus made for a disruptive start of the school year in many parts of the country Monday as hundreds of thousands of children returned [Read More…]

Nine arrested in sex trafficking investigation at Sturgis

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Nine men have been arrested as the result of a sex trafficking sting operation during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office said several law enforcement agencies were [Read More…]

Man shot, killed in central Sioux Falls; suspect arrested

August 17, 2021 Clint Greenway

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 19-year-old man was shot and killed after an argument with another man in central Sioux Falls early Tuesday, police said. Police were dispatched to the 200 block of N. [Read More…]

Sources: US to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection [Read More…]

Preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll Released

August 16, 2021 Clint Greenway

The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll has been released with the first high school games of the season later this week for 11B and 9-man football. The Mitchell Kernels received seven votes in [Read More…]

Chasing Tide: Alabama is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 again

Another college football season will start with everyone chasing the Tide. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll for fourth time in the past six seasons. Coming off its sixth national championship [Read More…]

US officials say 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Thousands of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of Kabul’s international airport Monday, some so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto an American military jet [Read More…]

Schools fight back against GOP governors, defy bans on masks

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With the highly contagious delta variant fueling a surge in coronavirus cases just as students return to classrooms, major school districts in Arizona, Florida, Texas and beyond are increasingly defying [Read More…]

Federer needs 3rd surgery; has ‘glimmer of hope’ to return

Roger Federer is going to miss the U.S. Open and be sidelined for months because he needs a third operation on his right knee, a procedure he said will leave him with “a glimmer [Read More…]

Haiti braces for Grace, Florida for Fred as storms brew

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical depression Grace drenched earthquake-damaged Haiti on Monday, threatening to dump up to 15 inches (38 centimeters) of rain on a landscape where people are huddling in fields and searching [Read More…]

Homicide trial set to begin two years after arrest

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A man accused of opening fire on a group of people, killing one, is set go on trial this week after spending the last two years in jail. 37-year-old Ramon [Read More…]

Authorities record 4 fatalities during Sturgis rally

STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Authorities have recorded four fatalities during this year’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The rally began Aug. 6 and concludes Sunday. The state Department of Safety said two deaths occurred on Saturday, the Rapid [Read More…]

Gabourey Sidibe joins ‘If I Go Missing the Witches Did It’ podcast; Keith David joins season two of ‘Love Life’

Courtesy of Realm Gabourey Sidibe is jumping into the world of podcasting. Realm, an audio entertainment company that creates original fiction podcasts and audiobook series, has announced they’ve tapped Sidibe for a lead role in [Read More…]

“I just want for their happiness”: Matt Damon responds to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s reunion

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images While Bennifer fans are elated by Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez‘s reunion, Matt Damon may be the biggest supporter of them all. During an appearance on The Carlos Watson Show, the host asked if he thought the couple was [Read More…]

TV roundup: FX extends Ryan Murphy’s ‘American Story’ series, renews ‘What We Do in the Shadows’

Russ Martin/FX As the fall TV season quickly approaches, FX has announced a slew of new programming. Here’s a TV roundup: Ryan Murphy will continue his American Story series at FX with two new spinoff limited series. American Sports [Read More…]

“I feel whole”: Cameron Diaz shares why she left acting

Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images If you’ve been wondering where Cameron Diaz has been lately, the actress says she’s doing just fine, thanks. Sitting down with comedian Kevin Hart on his new Peacock talk show, Hart to Heart, the Golden Globe-nominated actress [Read More…]

That was awkward! Kevin Hart and Don Cheadle go viral after tense interview exchange

Amy Sussman/Getty Images Some things are just better left unsaid. Unfortunately for Kevin Hart, he learned this the hard way. In a now viral clip from Hart’s new talk show Hart to Heart, the 42-year-old [Read More…]

US jobless claims drop again, near pandemic low