Articles by Travis Kriens

FRIDAY SPORTS, APRIL 17, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell’s 4×200 relay team of Alexier Padilla, Carter Lee, Sam Mullenmeister and Samari Wright took first place with a time of 1:30.88, one of the top marks [Read More…]

Mitchell relay wins, Stach leads way at Corn Palace Relays

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell turned in several standout performances at the Corn Palace Relays on Thursday at Joe Quintal Field, highlighted by a state-leading relay win and a top Class AA field event mark. The [Read More…]

Weber’s walk-off lifts Mitchell to sweep of Huron in doubleheader

MITCHELL, S.D. — Mitchell swept Huron in a doubleheader Thursday at Drake Field, winning 5-1 in Game 1 and 2-1 in walk-off fashion in Game 2. In the opener, Mitchell struck early with a two-run [Read More…]

Tigers extend winning streak to 14 with sweep of Mount Marty

MITCHELL, S.D. — Dakota Wesleyan extended its winning streak to 14 games with a doubleheader sweep of Mount Marty on Thursday, winning 7-4 and 4-2 at McWhirter Field. The Tigers improved to 32-11 overall and [Read More…]

Ticket Requests Top 100K for Mount Rushmore Freedom 250 Event

PIERRE, S.D. – Demand for the upcoming July 3 fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial soared with 102,991 tickets requested for the official Freedom 250 event. Approximately 4,800 participants will be able to attend the event. The randomly [Read More…]

Trump proposal to streamline jobs program funding would cut funding to states

David Lightman WASHINGTON — Tucked into Donald Trump’s new budget request is a plan that could dramatically change — and, critics say, slash — how much money and help states provide to people needing jobs [Read More…]

Stephen Curry, Al Horford lead Warriors past Clippers 126-121 with a huge play-in comeback

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half, Al Horford hit four 3-pointers during Golden State’s electrifying fourth-quarter comeback, and the Warriors advanced in the NBA’s play-in tournament [Read More…]

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V.J. Edgecombe added 19 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers weathered the absence of Joel Embiid to beat the Orlando Magic 109-97 on Wednesday night and secure [Read More…]

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, seven times the lowest payroll

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball’s spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final [Read More…]

Early voting for the June 2 election will be delayed, election officials say

Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Early and absentee voting for the June 2 primary election will be delayed, several election officials in South Dakota said Wednesday. Early voting is supposed to begin on Friday, but some [Read More…]

Thursday Sports: April 16, 2026

THURSDAY SPORTS, APRIL 16, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball, 5-1 on the season, returns home Thursday for a doubleheader against Huron at 5 pm at Drake Field. The KORN pregame show starts at 4:45 [Read More…]

Jackrabbit Softball Travels to League Leading Omaha

Games 48-50: South Dakota State (23-24, 5-4) at Omaha (26-8, 8-1) When Friday, April 17 – Sunday, April 19 Location Omaha, Neb. (Connie Claussen Field) Stream Summit League Network Live Stats OMavs.com South Dakota State Game [Read More…]

South Dakota State Football Spring Game Slate for Saturday

South Dakota State will close out spring football practices with the annual Spring Game Saturday morning at the Sanford-Jackrabbit Athletic Complex. Start time is set for 10:30 a.m. Fans are asked to enter through the [Read More…]

Avery Broughton Named CSC Second Team Academic All-America

GREENWOOD, Ind. — Dakota Wesleyan University athlete Avery Broughton has been named Second Team Academic All-America® by the College Sports Communicators. Broughton earned this prestigious distinction by posting a 3.84 GPAC in Dakota Wesleyan University’s nursing program alongside [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: April 15, 2026

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, APRIL 15, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell baseball suffered its first loss of the season on Tuesday, falling 4-0 to O’Gorman in Sioux Falls. Lincoln Bottum and Ian Weber recorded Mitchell’s only hits, [Read More…]

Trail Blazers beat Suns 114-110 in play-in after clawing back from an 11-point 4th-quarter deficit

PHOENIX (AP) — Deni Avdija scored 41 points — including a go-ahead 3-point play with 16.1 seconds left — and the Portland Trail Blazers clawed back from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to [Read More…]

LaMelo Ball’s layup, Miles Bridges’ block at buzzer give Hornets 127-126 win over Heat in play-in

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