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2 weeks ago

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

2 weeks ago

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

2 weeks ago

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

2 weeks ago

Dakota Wesleyan & Mitchell Summer Basketball Camp Opportunities

Local schools like Mitchell and Dakota Wesleyan's basketball programs have put together a slew of camps for young athletes and teams to improve their skills.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Mitchell Girls Golf claims 2nd place finish + DWU Men’s Golf GPAC Championships come to an end

Softball/Baseball results, Mitchell Girls Golf get 2nd place finish, Tiger Men's Golf rounded out GPAC Championships, DWU Track & Softball action tomorrow, Twins comeback win & Final slate of NBA Playoffs 1st Round Game 2's.

3 weeks ago

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Kernel Softball gets first win + DWU Men’s Golf in GPAC Championships

High School Softball/Baseball results and next games, Mitchell Golf and Tennis competing, DWU Men's Golf in GPAC Championships, Tiger Track in North Dakota, Twins needing a win & more NBA Playoff Game 2's.

3 weeks ago

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.

3 weeks ago

Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic

The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.

3 weeks ago

Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers

It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Multiple High School Activities + DWU Senior Day yesterday

High School Softball scheduled for today, Kernel baseball splits games with Yankton, Tennis & Golf busy today and tomorrow, DWU Senior Day yesterday, Twins losing skid & NBA Playoffs with three games tonight.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

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