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2 weeks ago
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
2 weeks ago
Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...
2 weeks ago
Today’s Area Basketball Slate, Mitchell Hoops & Wrestling tomorrow, DWU updates and SDSU men lose while women play tonight
Area high school basketball for today, Mitchell basketball & wrestling tomorrow, DWU loses to Dordt + three other sports in action tomorrow and SDSU men lose while women will play tonight.
2 weeks ago
US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics
When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...
2 weeks ago
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
2 weeks ago
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
2 weeks ago
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
2 weeks ago
Full Area HS Basketball results, Kernel boys get a win and girls fall, DWU vs Dordt tonight in Mitchell & SDSU hoops the next two days
Results from Area HS basketball games, Mitchell girls tough shooting night, Mitchell boys back-to-back wins, Tigers vs Defenders in the Corn Palace tonight, SDSU basketball today and tomorrow.
2 weeks ago
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
2 weeks ago
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
2 weeks ago
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Class B girls only ones without a unanimous top team, Mitchell girls receive a vote, Lyman girls remain atop the poll with win over Parkston and more in this week's latest Power 5 poll.
2 weeks ago
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Feb. 16, 2026
Class B boys the only ones without an undefeated team, Mitchell girls receive a vote, some Top 3 teams take losses, Class AA boys and girls remain unanimous and more in this week's latest media poll.
2 weeks ago
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
2 weeks ago
Area HS Basketball results/next games, Mitchell vs Sioux Falls Washington, DWU & SDSU Basketball tomorrow night
Parkston girls experience back-to-back losses, Mitchell vs Sioux Falls Washington home/away split, DWU & SDSU Basketball tomorrow night.
3 weeks ago
Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation
The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.
3 weeks ago
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.
3 weeks ago
Tonight’s Area HS Hoops games, Mitchell taking on Sioux Falls Washington tomorrow, DWU Baseball eight game start & NBA All-Star Weekend results
Some area high school basketball on tap today, Mitchell hoops tomorrow, DWU Baseball with a winning weekend and NBA All-Star festivities come to a close.
3 weeks ago
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
3 weeks ago
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
3 weeks ago
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
