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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man [Read More…]
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Another blockbuster: Jaylen Brown getting traded by Celtics to 76ers for Paul George, draft picks
Jaylen Brown’s time in Boston has come to a surprising end, with the Celtics deciding to trade him to one of their most storied rivals. Brown — the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, a five-time All-Star [Read More…]
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South Dakota board advances rules allowing $30 million in airport loans from housing fund
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight A South Dakota board advanced rules on Wednesday that allow up to $30 million to be loaned from a state housing infrastructure fund to help finance airport projects in Rapid City [Read More…]
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Jared Seckel Named New Head Coach of DWU Cross Country and Track & Field
MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan University Athletics and Tiger Track & Field and Cross Country are excited to welcome Jared Seckel as the new head coach of both programs. Coach Seckel most recently served as the [Read More…]
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Group wants help for voters affected by proof-of-citizenship law and federal-only designation
John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight An organization that advocates for South Dakota voters wants new rules clarifying the administration of what one of its members called a “hastily constructed bill allowed to become a poorly constructed [Read More…]
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Serena Williams ‘enjoyed the moment’ despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon in comeback at age 44
LONDON (AP) — The roars began even before Serena Williams stepped on Centre Court. Then they grew louder when the 23-time Grand Slam champion arrived to play her first singles match in nearly four years. And when [Read More…]
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Kawhi Leonard going back to Toronto after Raptors make deal with Clippers
Kawhi Leonard is headed back to the Toronto Raptors, after they struck a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers to reunite with the player who led their run to the 2019 NBA championship, a person [Read More…]
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Wednesday Sports: July 1, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JULY 1, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion Baseball split a road doubleheader at Pierre on Tuesday with Post 18 losing 1-0 in game one, while winning game [Read More…]
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Alvarez’s grand slam highlights 6-run inning as the Astros beat the Twins 6-4
HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday night. With Houston facing a three-run deficit after three innings, Cam Smith [Read More…]
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Midco Sports & South Dakota State Extend Broadcast, Sponsorship Partnership
Sioux Falls, S.D. / Brookings, S.D. — Midco Sports® and South Dakota State University announced today the extension of their Broadcast and Sponsorship Agreements, continuing a strong partnership that delivers high-quality coverage of Jackrabbit Athletics while creating new [Read More…]
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Jacks to Square Off with Tar Hells at Pentagon
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State will square off on the mat with the University of North Carolina in a wrestling dual on Friday, Dec. 18, at the Sanford Pentagon. Ticket sales and broadcast information [Read More…]
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Morocco sends the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit after a nail-biting penalty shootout
GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night. With [Read More…]
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Paraguay stuns Germany in a penalty shootout for the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — José Canale wasn’t in the starting lineup in either of his previous two appearances for Paraguay in this World Cup. He made his first start a memorable one. Canale scored on [Read More…]
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Ja Morant is headed to Portland after the Memphis Grizzlies trade the 2-time All-Star
Ja Morant is headed to Portland, after the Trail Blazers and Memphis completed a trade Monday night that sees the Grizzlies starting anew and gives the two-time All-Star a chance to revive his career. Portland sent [Read More…]
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Opposition arises to rebuild of US 85 through the Black Hills
Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch CHEYENNE CROSSING, S.D. – Colorado tourists Kay and Dan Rider made a conscious decision to avoid interstates and busy highways on their way to a family vacation in [Read More…]
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Tribal elections include leadership shakeup in Flandreau
Molly Wetsch/South Dakota News Watch One tribe in South Dakota will see a major change in its government leadership this year as longtime Flandreau Santee Sioux tribal president Anthony Reider did not file a petition [Read More…]
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Tuesday Sports: June 30, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, JUNE 30, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion Baseball, 15-11 on the season, will be at Pierre on Tuesday at 4 pm before returning home to face Sioux [Read More…]
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Twins hit 3 homers to back Matthews, then hold off Astros rally in 9th for 5-4 victory
HOUSTON (AP) — Royce Lewis and Victor Caratini hit back-to-back homers, Zebby Matthews pitched seven stingy innings and the Minnesota Twins held off a late rally by the Houston Astros for a 5-4 victory Monday [Read More…]
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One year later, Twins rebuild already looks better than many expected
Travis Kriens/KORN News Radio Sports Director The calendar is about to flip to July, and that means two milestones for the Minnesota Twins. First, they’re just past the halfway point of the 2026 season. Second, [Read More…]
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Monday Sports: June 29, 2026
MONDAY SPORTS, JUNE 29, 2026 PALACE CITY LEGION BASEBALL — Palace City Post 18 Legion Baseball swept Letcher on Saturday at Drake Field, extending its win streak to five games. Post 18 won 11-1 in [Read More…]
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