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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…]
USD Names Carrie Eighmey as Women’s Basketball Coach
By: Britni Smith, USD Assistant Director of Communications VERMILLION, S.D.—University of South Dakota athletic director Jon Schemmel has announced the hiring of Carrie Eighmey as the 12th women’s basketball head coach in program history. “I [Read More…]
Anthony Edwards and the T-wolves take a stronger dose of maturity into playoff rematch with Denver
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The ball left Anthony Edwards’ right hand and bounced off the back rim at the buzzer, sending him sprinting off the court in anger over his miss of a tying 3-point try [Read More…]
Minnesota sports betting bill runs afoul of partisan rancor over state senator’s burglary arrest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A bill to legalize sports betting in Minnesota is in serious trouble, running afoul of the partisan rancor over the arrest of a state senator on a felony burglary charge. One of the lead [Read More…]
Twins rally late for 10th straight win, 10-5 over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Max Kepler and José Miranda hit run-scoring singles to put Minnesota ahead in the seventh, and the Twins rallied late for their 10th straight win, 10-5 over the Chicago White Sox on [Read More…]
2024 Elite Eight Boys Athletes of the Year
Athletes must be a Junior or a Senior, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, be involved in community and school activities, be an elite athlete, and be nominated by their coach or administration. The [Read More…]
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