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Doncic leads strong close by Mavericks for 108-105 win over Wolves in Game 1 of West finals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Luka Doncic led a strong finish for the Dallas Mavericks, swishing crucial shots down the stretch, drawing a couple of fouls and even playing strong defense. The Mavericks might not be the favorites [Read More…]
Buxton homers twice, Ryan works 7 scoreless innings as Twins end 7-game losing streak by beating Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Byron Buxton hit two homers and drove in three runs, Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings and the Minnesota Twins halted a seven-game losing streak with a 10-0 victory over the Washington [Read More…]
Dakota State to join Frontier Conference
MADISON, S.D. – Dakota State University Athletics is joining the Frontier Conference effective in the 2025-2026 academic year. The Trojans have been part of the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) since 2013, but are making the [Read More…]
Garcia, Winker go deep as Nats end slide, beat struggling Twins 12-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Luis García Jr. homered and drove in three runs, Eddie Rosario also had three RBIs and the Washington Nationals snapped a five-game slide with a 12-3 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins [Read More…]
Vikings seek new deal with Justin Jefferson; star WR absent so far from workouts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have one major piece of roster management remaining on their agenda before the regular season: signing superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson to a contract extension. Without a new deal in place, [Read More…]
Mitchell Native Caleb Swanson Selected as USD’s 35th NCAA Postgraduate Scholar
By: Jason Cowley, USD Sports Information VERMILLION, S.D.— South Dakota swimming and diving team member Caleb Swanson has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship for his dedication in the classroom and in the pool. Swanson will [Read More…]
Edwards leads Wolves back from 20-point deficit for 98-90 win over defending NBA champion Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards overcame a slow start and the Timberwolves roared back from a 20-point second-half deficit to eliminate the reigning NBA champion Denver Nuggets 98-90 in a Game 7 Minnesota masterpiece on [Read More…]
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. The inning [Read More…]
Coyotes Send League Best 21 Athletes to NCAA West Prelims
By: Britni Smith, USD Assistant Director of Communications VERMILLION, S.D.— South Dakota track and field has qualified 21 entries to the NCAA West Preliminary held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, starting next Wednesday. A total of 17 [Read More…]
SDSU Baseball Ends Season with Win vs. Omaha
Luke Luskey hit two home runs, including the go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the sixth inning, to lead the South Dakota State baseball team to a 14-11 victory over Omaha in the Jackrabbits’ season [Read More…]
Timberwolves force Game 7 by blowing out Nuggets 115-70 behind 27 points from Anthony Edwards
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Edwards flashed seven fingers to the roaring crowd as he walked off for a fourth-quarter timeout during a blowout by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He had that tenacious look of a superstar player refusing to [Read More…]
Jokic scores 40, Nuggets shut down Edwards in 112-97 win over Wolves for a 3-2 series lead
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic received the Michael Jordan award from Commissioner Adam Silver before tipoff, then delivered a memorable playoff performance to celebrate his third MVP trophy Tuesday night. Jokic scored 40 points and [Read More…]
Giancarlo Stanton’s HR, Carlos Rodón’s 6-plus strong innings power Yankees past Twins 5-1
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…]
Kevin Williamson Named Dakota Wesleyan’s 20th Head Men’s Basketball Coach
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…]
Santana homers, Ober fans 10 as red-hot Twins beat Blue Jays 5-1 for 17th win in 20 games
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…]
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…]
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