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2 days ago

WEEKEND SPORTS: Baseball & Softball teams Sunday slate + NBA Playoffs begin

Mitchell Baseball faces Yankton, DWU Baseball/Softball hosts Senior Day, Twins with a pair of games and NBA Playoffs in full swing all weekend.

2 days ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Results from loaded Thursday of Sports & Pro Games tonight

High School area softball results and next games, Mitchell busy Thursday, DWU Baseball/Softball nearly sweep all four games yesterday, Twins get back to the field tonight & NBA Play-In Tournament finishes up.

3 days ago

Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule

The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.

3 days ago

FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.

3 days ago

The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll

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 figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.

3 days ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: High School Softball Games + Tiger Baseball/Softball at home

High School Softball busy slate of games, Mitchell Track & Golf also competing, Tiger Men's Golf get 7th in latest tournament, DWU Baseball/Softball games at home, Twins lose to Red Sox & NBA Play-In concludes tomorrow.

4 days ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Track Athlete Breaks School Record, Large Slate of Sports for Tomorrow

High School Softball games slated for tomorrow + Kernel Track/Golf competing tomorrow, Mitchell school record broken, DWU Track teams in Sioux City, Tiger Men's Golf in action, Twins keep it rolling and NBA Play-In Tournament continues.

5 days ago

Mitchell Senior Addie Siemsen Awarded the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award

Addie Siemsen, a senior at Mitchell High School, has been awarded the All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year Award by the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

5 days ago

Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight

Local Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight with a pair of games on Prime Video.

5 days ago

Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting

Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.

6 days ago

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

6 days ago

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

6 days ago

Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

6 days ago

Softball games this afternoon, Mitchell Track & Tennis busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win

Mitchell/Area Softball games this afternoon, Kernel Track & Tennis teams busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win over Pelicans.

1 week ago

WEEKEND SPORTS: Tigers busy with four different sports competing + Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action

Area softball weekend games, Tigers busy with four different sports competing, DWU Baseball and Golf hosting events in Mitchell + Softball & Track on the road, Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action.

1 week ago

Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought

For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

1 week ago

McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut

Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.

1 week ago

Mitchell Tennis & Track on the road, DWU Baseball hosting Alumni Weekend, Tiger Track in the Sioux City Relays, Twins four-game win streak & Timberwolves face Rockets

Mitchell Tennis & Track on the road, DWU Baseball hosting two-day Alumni Weekend against Dordt, Tiger Track in the Sioux City Relays, Twins on four-game win streak & Timberwolves face Rockets to help playoff seeding.

1 week ago

76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return

Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.

1 week ago

Mitchell Softball Debut Postponed Again, Kernel Tennis today, DWU Baseball/Softball results, Twins three straight wins & Timberwolves lose road game

Mitchell Softball Debut Postponed Again due to Cold Weather, Kernel Tennis today vs Huron, DWU Baseball/Softball results, Twins three straight wins & Timberwolves lose road game.

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WEEKEND SPORTS: Baseball & Softball teams Sunday slate + NBA Playoffs begin

Mitchell Baseball faces Yankton, DWU Baseball/Softball hosts Senior Day, Twins with a pair of games and NBA Playoffs in full swing all weekend.

2 days ago in Education, Local

John Paul II Catholic School Names New Head of School, Leadership Transition Set for 2026

John Paul II Catholic School in Mitchell has announced Katrina Hostler as its next Head of School, with Brenda Mitzel serving as Mentor Principal beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

2 days ago in Education, Local

Central Electric Cooperative Awards 17 Scholarships to Area Students

Central Electric Cooperative has announced 17 scholarship recipients for 2026, supporting local students across its eight-county service area as they pursue higher education.