Articles by Travis Kriens

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball made a layup with 4.7 seconds left in overtime, Miles Bridges blocked Davion Mitchell’s attempt at a winning layup at the buzzer, and the Charlotte Hornets beat Miami 127-126 in a [Read More…]

Ex-Michigan coach Sherrone Moore gets probation for confrontation with woman who disclosed affair

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was placed on probation Tuesday for 18 months for a confrontation with his executive assistant soon after he was fired for having an inappropriate relationship with her. Moore [Read More…]

Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0 on Tuesday night. Buxton had four hits and scored four runs, [Read More…]

Grawe, Brown Lead Jacks to Home Victory over Midland

Nolan Grawe went 4-for-4 with four runs batted in and Brady Brown drove in three more runs to lead South Dakota State to a 13-3, seven-inning victory over Midland (Neb.) in nonconference baseball action Tuesday afternoon at Erv [Read More…]

Iowa State Tops the Yotes in Midweek Tilt

AMES, Iowa— In a hot and muggy afternoon in central Iowa it was a slight weather delay and two four run innings that led to an 8-0 run-rule victory in five innings for the Big 12’s [Read More…]

21 to be Inducted in South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, including Mitchell natives Mike Miller and Randi Morgan

The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting 21 sports legends on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The 2026 class includes one of the most successful basketball players [Read More…]

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed [Read More…]

Three candidates pledge changes on Medicaid, ag, taxes and education while governor touts results

Joshua Haiar and Seth Tupper/South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Three men who want to be governor of South Dakota vowed to do things differently than the current administration on topics including Medicaid, agriculture, taxes [Read More…]

Anti-abortion lawmakers seek to redefine ‘abortion’ to exclude medical treatment

Sofia Resnick/Stateline Some anti-abortion state lawmakers are pushing to revise the definition of “abortion” so abortion bans don’t apply to cases in which the death of an “unborn child” is the result of medical care provided to [Read More…]

SNAP work requirements don’t boost jobs, but drop participation, research finds

Kevin Hardy/Stateline As states enact stricter work requirements for the federal food stamp program, a new analysis suggests those requirements won’t enhance employment and will push more people off of food assistance. The researchers conducted [Read More…]

Black Hills uranium exploration permit hearing postponed to May

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight A public hearing about an application to explore underground for uranium in the Black Hills has been rescheduled to May 18 through May 22. The hearing will take place in Hot Springs at [Read More…]

Tuesday Sports: April 14, 2026

TUESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 14, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s softball season opener ended in a 16-2, five-inning loss to Sioux Falls Lincoln on Monday night at Sherman Park. Mitchell took an early 2-0 lead in [Read More…]

Caratini, Jeffers hit 2 of Minnesota’s 4 homers in a 13-6 win over Red Sox

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Caratini and Ryan Jeffers each homered and drove in three runs on Monday and the Minnesota Twins knocked out Boston starter Garrett Crochet in the second inning en route to a [Read More…]

Tigers place third at home invitational; Meyerink earns medalist honors

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan made the most of its home course, highlighted by an individual title from Allison Meyerink and a pair of top-three team finishes at the 2026 DWU Spring Invitational at Lakeview [Read More…]

Dan Jansen hired to lead O’Gorman boys basketball program

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — O’Gorman High School has turned to a decorated former standout and experienced coach to lead its boys basketball program, announcing the hiring of Dan Jansen as head coach. Jansen brings an [Read More…]

Monday Sports: April 13, 2026

MONDAY SPORTS, APRIL 13, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball team stayed perfect on the season, going 3-0 at the Border Battle tournament in Sioux Falls over the weekend to improve to 5-0 overall. Mitchell [Read More…]

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

MIAMI (AP) — The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place [Read More…]

MLB games are lasting a little longer this season. One reason could be the new ABS system

It could be argued that the Automated Ball-Strike system has been the MVP of Major League Baseball through the season’s first 2 1/2 weeks, creating a game-within-the-game that’s producing winners, losers and some dramatic moments. There appears to be at [Read More…]

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream. That didn’t make Sunday at [Read More…]

Timberwolves welcome back Garnett and beat Pelicans in regular-season finale as playoffs await