Articles by Travis Kriens
Chourio hits go-ahead homer, makes run-saving catch to lead Brewers past Twins 2-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jackson Chourio hit a go-ahead solo homer in the sixth inning and made a run-saving catch in the seventh, Logan Henderson struck out seven in five innings and the Milwaukee Brewers edged [Read More…]
Jackrabbits Fall in Regular Season Finale
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha gained the lead with a six-run sixth inning and closed out regular season play with a 13-8 victory over South Dakota State in Summit League baseball action Saturday at Tal Anderson [Read More…]
Postseason Run Comes to a Close for USD in Lincoln Regional
LINCOLN, Neb. — History continued to be rewritten for the South Dakota softball program on Day 2 of the Lincoln Regional at the NCAA Tournament. The Coyotes earn a comeback victory over No. 25-ranked Louisville for [Read More…]
Three more event champions for the Coyotes on final day of Summit League Championships
FARGO, N.D. — South Dakota track and field totaled three event titles and 10 new USD Top 10 marks on the final day of the Summit League Championships in Fargo. TOP PERFORMERS • South Dakota’s [Read More…]
Fischer Smashes SDSU Record as Jackrabbits Men Finish Summit League Runner-Up
FARGO, N.D. — Three Jackrabbits boost South Dakota State’s men’s track team to a runner-up finish with 162 points, while the women finish fifth with 79.5, at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championship Saturday [Read More…]
Coyotes Battle Top-Ranked Nebraska But Fall Short in Regional Opener
LINCOLN, Neb. — The South Dakota softball team showed grit in their NCAA Tournament debut Friday evening against the top-ranked and regional host, Nebraska Cornhuskers. South Dakota held a 1-0 lead through four full innings of [Read More…]
Stephon Castle gives the Spurs 32 points in a 139-109 blowout to eliminate Timberwolves in Game 6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went down to their bench to briefly offer [Read More…]
Back to the future? South Dakota Senate primaries see a slew of rematches
Alexander Rifaat/South Dakota News Watch PIERRE, S.D. – Some Republican primary voters in South Dakota may be forgiven for getting a case of deja vu when they head to the polls on June 2. Besides [Read More…]
Drought causes federal disaster designation in four South Dakota counties
South Dakota Searchlight The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated a natural disaster area Thursday in four South Dakota counties due to drought, making farmers and ranchers eligible to apply for emergency loans. The counties are [Read More…]
The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days
The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved [Read More…]
The NFL’s 2026 season will kick off with a Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch
The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch. Mike Macdonald, Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks will face off against Mike Vrabel, Drake Maye and the New England Patriots after raising their championship [Read More…]
Scottie Scheffler part of 7-way tie for the lead at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. (AP) — Scottie Scheffler missed a 4-foot putt and laughed. Jon Rahm angrily swung his club after an errant shot and the grass divot hit a volunteer in the face. Garrick Higgo was [Read More…]
Friday Sports: May 15, 2026
FRIDAY SPORTS, MAY 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels softball fell 2–1 in a walk-off loss at Pierre on Thursday. The Kernels took a 1–0 lead in the fourth on an RBI single by [Read More…]
Zebby Matthews pitches Twins past Marlins 9-1 with 7 shutout innings in his season debut
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Zebby Matthews threw seven scoreless innings in his season debut on Thursday, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Miami Marlins 9-1 to win consecutive series for the first time in a month. Matthews, who was the last cut [Read More…]
Omaha Evens Series vs. SDSU with 10-7 Victory
OMAHA, Neb. — Omaha grabbed the lead for good with a four-run bottom of the fifth inning and went on to defeat South Dakota State, 10-7, in Summit League baseball action Thursday night at Tal [Read More…]
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…]