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4 weeks ago

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

4 weeks ago

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

4 weeks ago

Area Playoff Results from last night + tomorrow’s games, Mitchell teams fall to O’Gorman, Mitchell Wrestlers receive All-Conference as State continues, DWU Baseball/Softball games and Minnesota beats LA

Area Playoff Results from last night + tomorrow's games, Mitchell girls routed by O'Gorman but boys game comes down to the final seconds on Coach Robey Day, Mitchell Wrestlers receive All-Conference as State continues, DWU Baseball/Softball games and Minnesota beats LA.

4 weeks ago

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday.

4 weeks ago

Area Sports Playoffs continues tonight, Mitchell rounds out their regular season at O’Gorman, DWU teams split in GPAC Tournament, SDSU WBB big win & Timberwolves vs Clippers tonight

Area Basketball Playoffs continues tonight, Mitchell rounds out their regular season at O'Gorman, DWU teams split in GPAC Tournament, SDSU WBB big win & Timberwolves vs Clippers tonight.

4 weeks ago

Mitchell High School girls basketball coach Dave Brooks to retire after 2025-26 season

Mitchell High School announced Head Girls Basketball Coach Dave Brooks will retire following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. District officials credited Brooks with building a disciplined, competitive program and making a lasting impact on student-athletes.

4 weeks ago

Area Basketball Results, Mitchell teams fall to Brandon Valley, DWU GPAC Postseason games, SDSU vs NDSU & Timberwolves vs Clippers tomorrow

Area Basketball Playoff results and Huron, Mitchell teams fall to Brandon Valley, DWU GPAC Postseason games begin, SDSU vs NDSU & Timberwolves vs Clippers tomorrow night.

4 weeks ago

Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA

"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"

4 weeks ago

UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…

4 weeks ago

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

4 weeks ago

SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Ranks shift for Class AA boys, Class B boys & girls wide open as top votes continue to spread and Mitchell girls remain in receiving votes section in latest prep media poll.

4 weeks ago

SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Feb. 23, 2026

Sioux Falls Roosevelt drops multiple spots in Class AA boys ranks, Class A top team still unanimous for boys and girls, Class B boys and girls open as three teams receive top votes, & Mitchell still receiving votes in last Power 5 poll.

4 weeks ago

Area High School Basketball Playoffs has begun & Mitchell Senior Night vs Brandon Valley + DWU, SDSU & NBA basketball

Area High School Basketball Playoffs has begun (Class A & B girls only) & Mitchell Senior Night vs Brandon Valley tonight + upcoming DWU, SDSU & NBA basketball.

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‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later

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