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Tar Heels survive ejection, big rally, beat ’21 champ Baylor
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — So much for the idea that North Carolina is soft against top-tier competition. These Tar Heels are going to the Sweet 16 after knocking off the defending champions. No, it [Read More…]
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South Dakota women beat Ole Miss 75-61 for 1st NCAA victory
WACO, Texas (AP) — Hannah Sjerven looked around as the final seconds wound down and the vocal batch of South Dakota fans chanted “U-S-D” in anticipation of the school’s first NCAA Tournament victory. The senior [Read More…]
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South Dakota woman gets parole in 1981 dead infant sentence
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 60-year-old South Dakota woman was granted parole Thursday after serving two months in prison for the 1981 death of her infant son — a loss she kept secret for [Read More…]
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Providence snaps South Dakota State’s streak at 21 in NCAA
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Providence coach Ed Cooley knows it takes some good fortune to make a long run in the NCAA Tournament. So if anyone wants to call his gritty Friars lucky, that’s fine [Read More…]
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Kalen Garry the Gatorade South Dakota Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Kalen Garry of De Smet is the 2021-22 Gatorade South Dakota Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The 6-foot-3, 195-pound senior guard has led the Bulldogs to a 22-1 record heading into their first-round game [Read More…]
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Midwest Preview: Sharp-shooting Jackrabbits streak into NCAA
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Beware of Jackrabbits. South Dakota State is bounding into the NCAA Tournament with the nation’s longest winning streak at 21 games and the most-accurate 3-point shooting team in major college basketball [Read More…]
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Jail time for man whose marijuana brownies sickened seniors
TYNDALL, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has been ordered to spend 60 days in jail for providing the marijuana in the brownies his mother unknowingly served to seniors at a card game. Michael [Read More…]
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Feds once again nix Noem’s Mount Rushmore fireworks event
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The National Park Service has denied South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s request to mark the Fourth of July with fireworks at Mount Rushmore, citing opposition from Native American tribes as well [Read More…]
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VA recommends new health system in Rapid City
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs has released its set of recommendations for the future of veteran care in the U.S., following years of research and analysis. For South Dakota, the [Read More…]
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Stoebner named to All-ESD Conference team
Mitchell Sophomore Sawyer Stoebner was selected to the All-ESD Conference team on Monday. Stoebner led the Kernels in nearly every statistical category including points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks averaging 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 4 [Read More…]
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Hinker and Morgan named to the All-ESD Team
Mitchell Senior Caden Hinker and Junior Steele Morgan were named All ESD Conference selections on Monday. Hinker averaged 22.1 points and 8.2 rebounds for the Kernels in the regular season, on his way to becoming [Read More…]
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Pierre Wrap-up: GOP Tension on federal funds, AG impeachment
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers finished the bulk of their legislative session this week, with Gov. Kristi Noem and House Republicans locked in a power struggle over the spending of federal funds as [Read More…]
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SD lawmakers strike deal to defy Noem, pass $5.8B budget
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Legislature on Thursday passed a proposal to give state lawmakers more control over how federal funds are spent, defying Gov. Kristi Noem and clearing the way for the [Read More…]
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Twins get pitching vet Gray from Reds for 1st-rounder Petty
The Minnesota Twins emerged from the lockout with a pressing need for starting pitching. Prices are as steep as ever: Getting Sonny Gray from the Cincinnati Reds cost the Twins most recent first-round draft pick. [Read More…]
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March Madness brings back feel of the good ol’ days
Any hoops fan hungering for a return to normal this March might have looked at the bracket when it finally came out and wondered what ever changed. Gonzaga is the tournament’s top seed. Kansas and Arizona are [Read More…]
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Tom Brady is returning to Tampa to play 23rd season in NFL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady’s retirement lasted 40 days. Brady said Sunday he’s returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd NFL season. The seven-time Super Bowl champion announced his decision on Twitter [Read More…]
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Vikings, Cousins agree to 1-year, $35M contract extension
The Minnesota Vikings have committed to quarterback Kirk Cousins for the next two seasons, banking on further improvement under new head coach Kevin O’Connell. The Vikings announced their agreement in principle with Cousins on a [Read More…]
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Yanks get Donaldson from Twins in trade for Sánchez, Urshela
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees remade the left side of their infield, acquiring former AL MVP Josh Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and backup catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday [Read More…]
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South Dakota St. beats NDSU 73-69 for Summit League title
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Douglas Wilson had 21 points and 11 rebounds and South Dakota State beat North Dakota State 73-69 on Tuesday night to win the Summit League tournament and earn an automatic [Read More…]
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Four to be inducted into South Dakota Basketball Coaches Hall of Shrine
Four men are set to be inducted into the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Hall of Shrine at 2022 state high school girls and boys state tournaments the next two weeks. Inductees are coaches Cal Schubert [Read More…]
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