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1 week ago

John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say

John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.

1 week ago

Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/15/26

Tonight's high school basketball games in the area, DWU & SDSU results, Upcoming Mitchell activities & Timberwolves next game.

1 week ago

Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.

1 week ago

Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March

The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Dell Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry — will get his No. 30 retired in a ceremony on March 19 when the team plays host to the Orlando Magic.

1 week ago

Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023.

1 week ago

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/14/26

Results from some area high school basketball games & Mitchell, DWU Wrestling takes down Briar Cliff, Tonight's college hoops and Timberwolves dominate Bucks.

1 week ago

South Dakota American Legion Baseball Returns to Mitchell in 2026

American Legion Baseball is set to return to Mitchell in summer 2026 after the Palace City Baseball Association was accepted into the South Dakota American Legion Baseball program to represent Post 18. The group says 2026 registration will reopen for players and families.

1 week ago

Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/13/26

Slate for area high school basketball tonight, DWU Wrestling tonight, College Hoops tomorrow, Timberwolves next game & NFL Wild Card comes to a close.

1 week ago

SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 12, 2026

Just two unanimous No. 1's remain, Mitchell boys still outside looking in for Top 5 ranks, two teams jump from RV to ranked and one unranked girls team rises from the ashes into the Top 10.

1 week ago

SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 12, 2026

Mitchell boys still outside looking in for Top 5 ranks, one unanimous boys team and Class B girls with four teams receiving a top vote.

1 week ago

Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener

Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.

1 week ago

Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers

Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.

1 week ago

Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game

Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.

1 week ago

Sports Roundup: Monday 1/12/26

Area High School Basketball games tonight, Mitchell & DWU in action tomorrow, Timberwolves beat Spurs and NFL Wild Card final game tonight.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell coach Deb Thill to retire after 2025-26 school year

The Mitchell School District says longtime coach Deb Thill will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year after 35 years leading Kernels athletics. Thill was the first volleyball coach at Mitchell High School and has been the program’s only head coach, the district said.

2 weeks ago

Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game

Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.

2 weeks ago

Miami heading home for shot at national title after beating Ole Miss 31-27 in Fiesta Bowl

Miami's return to relevance was a long, winding road filled with more downs than ups. Even when the Hurricanes rejoined the national conversation, they were doubted, told they didn't belong. Through it all, they kept chugging along — straight into the national championship game.

2 weeks ago

Anthony Edwards, the 3rd-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points: ‘It’s cool.’

Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.

2 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Friday 1/9/26

High school basketball scores & next games, Mitchell hoops & hockey tonight, SDSU gets a need win and more in this edition of sports.

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Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/22/26

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Djokovic one away from 400 Grand Slam match wins; Wawrinka makes history

Novak Djokovic improved to 399 wins in Grand Slam matches with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Francesco Maestrelli on Thursday, making the 38-year-old, 24-time major winner just one shy of becoming the first player ever to 400.