Articles by Travis Kriens
Coyotes Win Two Events, Lead Men’s Standings after Opening Day of Summit League Championships
FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota track and field won two of the six events that were scored during Thursday’s competition at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. TOP PERFORMERS [Read More…]
Jacks Earn Two Medals on Day One of Summit League Track and Field Championships
FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota State sees two podium finishes and five qualifying performances at the Outdoor Track and Field Summit League Championships on Thursday evening.Day 1 ResultsJosie Curry kicked off the day with a silver medal [Read More…]
Twins send strikeout-prone outfielder Matt Wallner to Triple-A and call up Zebby Matthews to start
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins sent struggling right fielder Matt Wallner to their Triple-A team and promoted right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews to start against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Wallner is batting just .167 with three [Read More…]
Thursday Sports: May 14, 2026
THURSDAY SPORTS, MAY 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell High School honored two longtime coaches Wednesday night at the annual Mitchell Athletics Banquet at the Corn Palace, where volleyball coach Deb Thill and girls basketball [Read More…]
Brett Kulak scores 3:52 into OT, Avs advance to West final with 4-3 win over Wild
DENVER (AP) — Brett Kulak’s first goal since January will certainly be one to remember — for him, of course, and a building packed with fans who witnessed, in dramatic fashion, the Avalanche end a [Read More…]
Jiménez, Edwards lead Marlins’ attack in 9-5 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Leo Jiménez had three hits and Xavier Edwards doubled, tripled and scored three runs as the Miami Marlins beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Wednesday night. Owen Caissie hit a two-run homer [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Shutout Omaha 5-0
OMAHA, Neb. — Drew McDowell pitched six no-hit innings and Ty Madison completed the shutout bid with three scoreless frames as South Dakota State locked up a berth in next week’s Summit League Baseball Championship with a 5-0 victory [Read More…]
SDSU Women’s Golf Ends Season at NCAA Regional
STANFORD, Cali. – The South Dakota State women’s golf team wrapped up its season with the final day of the NCAA Stanford Regional Wednesday. The Jackrabbits finished in 11th place as a team, the same place [Read More…]
Mitchell’s Deb Thill, Dave Brooks Named KORN Tom Maxwell Coaches of the Year
Mitchell High School honored two longtime leaders Wednesday night at the annual High School Athletic Banquet at the Corn Palace, as Mitchell volleyball coach Deb Thill and girls basketball coach Dave Brooks were named the [Read More…]
Governor candidate’s call for state gas tax holiday not endorsed by opponents
Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight Republican South Dakota governor candidate Jon Hansen wants to pause the state’s gas tax this summer and use an economic development fund to cover the cost, but none of his opponents [Read More…]
New laws result in 1,500 federal-only voter registrations ahead of South Dakota primary election
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Chris Lee will drive hundreds of miles to vote in person. The truck driver from Cleveland plans his route through South Dakota on Election Day. The Republican has been registered in [Read More…]
MLB players, owners start collective bargaining, 6 1/2 months ahead of contract’s expiration
NEW YORK (AP) — Negotiators for baseball players and owners began what figures to be lengthy and acrimonious collective bargaining negotiations Tuesday to replace their labor contract that expires Dec. 1, with management likely to [Read More…]
Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain cancer
Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died after an eight-month battle with an aggressive form of brain [Read More…]
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, a veteran of 7 NBA seasons, dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the NBA team and his agents announced Tuesday, and a person familiar with the terms of the ongoing investigation said an autopsy was planned to determine the exact cause. The [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: May 13, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, MAY 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels boys tennis team finished third at the ESD Conference tournament Tuesday in Yankton, scoring 188 points behind champion Harrisburg and runner-up Brandon Valley. The Kernels [Read More…]
Wembanyama returns with a huge performance as the Spurs beat the Wolves 126-97 for a 3-2 lead
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 [Read More…]
Bailey Ober pitches his first career shutout, Buxton steals home as the Twins beat the Marlins 3-0
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bailey Ober threw a two-hitter for his first career shutout, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in their series opener. Byron Buxton stole [Read More…]
PREVIEW: South Dakota Heads to Lincoln for NCAA Softball Regionals
VERMILLION, S.D. — After a historic run in Minneapolis at the Summit League Tournament, the 2026 Summit League tournament champion South Dakota Coyotes are set for their first NCAA Tournament appearance in program history when they [Read More…]
Day Two at Stanford Wraps up for SDSU Women’s Golf
STANFORD, Calif. – The South Dakota State women’s golf team is tied with Navy for 11th place after 36 holes of the NCAA Stanford Regional. The Jackrabbits are +38 for the tournament and will play with [Read More…]
Jacks Wrap Up Regular Season at Omaha
South Dakota State (20-27, 11-12 Summit) at Omaha (18-23, 13-10 Summit) When Wednesday-Saturday, May 13-16 • 6 p.m. each night Where Tal Anderson Field | Omaha, Nebraska TV Summit League Network powered by Midco Sports Plus [Read More…]
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