Local, Regional and National Sport stories

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton homered and Carlos Rodón overcame a shaky start and worked six-plus strong innings as the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Tuesday night. Alex Verdugo added a [Read More…]

Mitchell, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University Athletic Director Ross Cimpl has announced the appointment of Kevin Williamson as the new DWU men’s basketball head coach. Williamson, a 2007 graduate of the University of Great Falls, holds [Read More…]

TORONTO (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a three-run home run, Bailey Ober matched his career high by striking out 10 over 6 1/3 shutout innings and the Minnesota Twins won for the 17th time in [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Denver Nuggets were far from done after dropping the first two games of the Western Conference semifinals at home in humbling fashion. Nikola Jokic scored 16 of his 35 points in [Read More…]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State was unable to earn a victory in two meetings against Omaha in the 2024 Summit League Softball Championship on Saturday, May 11, as the Mavericks claimed the tournament title over [Read More…]

BROOKINGS, S.D. – South Dakota State women’s basketball head coach Aaron Johnston has announced changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Associate head coach Carissa Thielbar has stepped away from the coaching profession to spend [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Manny Margot highlighted a five-run first inning for Minnesota with a three-run double off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert, and the Twins coasted to an 11-1 victory over the Mariners to win their fifth consecutive series on [Read More…]

Mitchell, S.D. — The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Baseball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches.  The 2024 GPAC All-Conference Team consists of a first-team, second-team and an honorable mention [Read More…]

BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State used a strong effort in the circle from Tori Kniesche, along with a six-run third inning at the plate, to claim a 7-0 victory over South Dakota in its opening game [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Carlos Correa and Trevor Larnach hit consecutive home runs for Minnesota in the first inning off Seattle starter George Kirby, and the Twins hung on to beat the Mariners 6-3 and help Chris Paddack win his [Read More…]

LINCOLN, Neb. — South Dakota State outfielder Thatcher Kozal hit three-run home runs in both of the eighth and ninth innings to spearhead a 10-6 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska in nonconference baseball action Wednesday night at Hawks [Read More…]

VERMILLION, S.D.— University of South Dakota athletic director Jon Schemmel announced Wednesday a four-year contract extension for head football coach Bob Nielson through the 2027 season. The 2023 season was the team’s most successful at the division [Read More…]

For the first time ever, there were multiple winners of the KORN Tom Maxwell Coach of the Year award as Jeff Meyerink (girls golf), Audra Rew (gymnastics) and Ryker Kreutzfeldt (boys basketball) were all honored [Read More…]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The 2024 Summit League Softball All-League Awards were announced by the conference office on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of The Summit League Softball Championship. Eight South Dakota State softball players were recognized [Read More…]

Mitchell, S.D. – The 2024 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Softball All-Conference team has been announced after a vote of league coaches. This year’s GPAC All-Conference Team consists of a first-team, second-team, and an honorable mention [Read More…]

Three former Huron stars are among the 14 greats who will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Aug. 24. Denny Busch, Brian Shanks and Jay Ellwein represent three [Read More…]

DENVER (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns, overpowered the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a stunningly efficient 106-80 thrashing of the reigning but reeling NBA champions. “We’ve had [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Simeon Woods Richardson pitched six shutout innings of one-hit ball and the Minnesota Twins scored twice in the seventh to beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night in the opener of [Read More…]

DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards’ decision-making was as spot-on as his shot-making. When he drew a crowd, he passed. When he was open, he shot — and usually swished. Edwards scored a playoff career-high — [Read More…]

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox [Read More…]