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Defending champ Nuggets tie Timberwolves with 2nd straight road win, 115-107 in Game 4
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…]
South Dakota State Softball Falls in Tournament Final to Omaha
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…]
Macy Millers Returns to South Dakota State as Women’s Basketball Assistant
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…]
Twins ambush Mariners ace Logan Gilbert with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 win
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…]
Dakota Wesleyan Baseball Earns Five All-GPAC Selections
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…]
Big Third Inning Lifts Jackrabbits Over USD
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…]
Twins top Mariners 6-3 behind early boost on back-to-back HRs by Correa, Larnach
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…]
South Dakota State Rallies to Take Down Nebraska
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…]
USD Extends Nielson Through 2027 Season
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…]
Meyerink, Rew and Kreutzfeldt named the KORN Tom Maxwell Coaches of the Year
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…]
Eight Jackrabbits Honored as All-Summit League
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…]
Dakota Wesleyan Softball Earns Five All-GPAC Players, Three to First Team
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…]
Mitchell Native Jill Young Among 2024 South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Class
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…]
Edwards, Towns lead Wolves’ 106-80 blitz of Murray, Jokic for 2-0 series lead over champion Nuggets
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…]
Woods Richardson allows 1 hit in 6 shutout innings with 8 strikeouts as Twins beat Mariners 3-1
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…]
Edwards scores 43 points, Reid erupts in 4th to help Timberwolves beat Nuggets 106-99 in Game 1
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…]
Pablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory
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…]
Dakota Wesleyan Earns Three All-Conference Athletes at GPAC Championships
Orange City, Iowa Day 2: Dakota Wesleyan track & field wrapped up the 2024 GPAC Outdoor Championships in Orange City, Iowa. The day was highlighted with three athletes earning ALL-GPAC honors with their top eight finishes. Abbigail [Read More…]
SDSU Softball Clinches Regular Season Title vs. Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — South Dakota State bounced back from a 2-0 defeat to Omaha on Friday to earn a split with the Mavericks in the second game by a 6-4 score in a doubleheader at Connie [Read More…]
Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack’s 6 innings
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Chris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory, a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night. The Twins matched win streaks in 2003 and 2006 [Read More…]
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