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3 weeks ago

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore spent night in county jail, hours after his firing

Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was still jailed on Thursday morning, according to court records, less than 24 hours after he was fired for what the university said was an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member."

3 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Thursday 12/11/25

Area Sports Tonight’s Basketball Games  Mount Vernon/Plankinton @ Kimball/White Lake at 6:30pm (boys)  Madison @ Dell Rapids at 7pm (girls) …

3 weeks ago

A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP

A'ja Wilson stood atop the WNBA again in 2025, winning an unprecedented fourth MVP as her Las Vegas Aces earned a third championship in four seasons. For that, she earned The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Wednesday for the first time in her career.

3 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Wednesday 12/10/25

Mitchell Marlins in Minnetonka Tournament, DWU Bball Doubleheader, NBA Cup Quarterfinals and more sports action on tap.

3 weeks ago

Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger

Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.

3 weeks ago

Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-year suspended sentence.

3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani is the AP’s Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. The baseball superstar ends 2025 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the fourth time, tying him with Lance Armstrong, LeBron James and Tiger Woods for most among male honorees.

3 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Tuesday 12/9/25

Upcoming Basketball games for Dakota Wesleyan & South Dakota State, Results from Monday Night Football and Anthony Edwards 40 points not enough for Timberwolves against Suns.

4 weeks ago

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in NBA games.

4 weeks ago

2025-26 Preseason SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Mitchell boys & Mitchell girls in the mix in initial polls

South Dakota Preseason Basketball Media Polls have officially been released. Both Mitchell teams received acknowledgement, Class A girls top spot close in first place votes and no team unanimous for first place in initial poll.

4 weeks ago

2025-26 SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Preseason Votes

First ever Power 5 Basketball Poll debut preseason votes as Sioux Falls Christian takes over the top spot in Class A for boys & girls and no teams get unanimous first place selection.

4 weeks ago

Jeff Kent elected to baseball Hall of Fame, which again keeps doors shut for Bonds and Clemens

Elected to baseball's Hall of Fame more than 17 years after his final game, Jeff Kent couldn't control his emotions. "Absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable," he said after Sunday's vote announcement. "Thoughts are so far clouded."

4 weeks ago

Indiana grabs top seed in College Football Playoff. Alabama and Miami make it, Notre Dame left out

Most of that second-guessing came from Notre Dame, which was passed over in favor of Alabama and Miami for two of the bracket's bubble spots.

4 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Monday 12/8/25

Upcoming games for SDSU and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings dominate Commanders & Monday Night Football.

4 weeks ago

WEEKEND SPORTS: Mitchell activities, FCS FB Playoffs for SDSU, Timberwolves at home & more

The weekend slate of sports for Mitchell, DWU, SDSU, Minnesota Vikings & Timberwolves.

4 weeks ago

Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys

Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.

4 weeks ago

LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors

For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.

4 weeks ago

A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw

FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

4 weeks ago

Sports Roundup: Friday 12/5/25

Three Mitchell sports are in action on the road, DWU VB National Tournament results, Thursday Night Football results and more!

4 weeks ago

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.

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