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State Golf Tournament- First Round Highlights and Results Video included

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The first day of the State High School Golf Tournaments are complete. The Class B boys and girls played in Brookings. The Class A girls are in Milbank, while the Class AA girls played in Yankton. More>>

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Former Jack Thielbar Makes Major League Debut

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ATLANTA, Ga. -- Former South Dakota State pitcher Caleb Thielbar was called up by the Minnesota Twins on Monday and made his major league debut, striking out three Atlanta Braves in two shutout innings More>>

Over 9,000 see Canaries on opening weekend

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The Sioux Falls Canaries made their 2013 season debut this past weekend, and more than 9,000 fans welcomed home the Birds. More>>

Former Jackrabbit Thielbar Called up by the Twins

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Former South Dakota State pitcher Caleb Thielbar was called up by the Minnesota Twins on Monday and will join the club for its series with Atlanta. When he makes his debut with the Twins, Thielbar will More>>

Ruwe, Birds notch first win Video included

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Kyle Ruwe quelled the Sioux City Explorers offense, Steve Domecus and Cory Morales each homered, and the Birds defense produced three double plays in a 3-1 win on Sunday afternoon at Sioux Falls Stadium. The victory was the first of the year for the Canaries (1-3), who salvaged the finale of the four-game, season-opening series.
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Canaries can’t complete comeback Video included

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SIOUX  FALLS – The Sioux Falls Canaries belted two home runs, but five Sioux City Explorers runs in the first five innings proved to be too much to overcome in a 5-4 loss before 3,329 fans Saturday night at The Birdcage.
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Storm dominate Chicago, 53-38 Video included

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SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm (7-4) defeated the Chicago Slaughter (7-5) 53-38 on Saturday night at the Storm shelter. This game gives the Storm their 29th straight win at home. The record is 36 straight home wins set from 2005-2009. More>>

SDSU Earns Top Seed at League Baseball Championship

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ELMHURST, Ill. – South Dakota State secured the top seed in the upcoming Summit League Baseball Championship for the second time in school history. More>>

Jackrabbits drop season finale

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OMAHA, Neb. – Summit League champion Omaha scored six times in the fifth inning, defeating South Dakota State, 8-2, in the baseball regular season finale for both teams Saturday afternoon at the Ballpark at Boys Town. More>>

Watertown wins Boys State Tennis Tournament Video included

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The Watertown Arrows won the 2013 Boys State Tennis Tournament with 604 total points.

Rapid City Stevens came in second with 580 points, while Sioux Falls O'Gorman came in third.
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Augustana finishes 11th at NCAA Championships

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Augustana shot a 325 in the final round of the NCAA Championships to finish 11th, with a four-round score of 1,302 (328-321-328-325), at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Saturday.
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Birds Bats Quiet in Loss to Sioux City Video included

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SIOUX FALLS - The Sioux Falls Canaries' offense mustered just two hits in a 3-0 loss to the Sioux City Explorers Friday night, spoiling the Birds' home opener before 3,521 fans at the BIrdcage. Starting More>>

Boys State Tennis Tournament- Day 2 Video included

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The finals are set at the Boys State Tennis Tournament. Click on the video icon for highlights from day two. Watertown has the team lead going into the final day. More>>

Jacks Win, Lose at Omaha Video included

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OMAHA, Neb. – Ryan Keele ended South Dakota State's hopes for a share of the Summit League regular season baseball title with a walk-off home run in the opener, but the Jackrabbits came back to rout Omaha More>>

Augie in 11th After Three Rounds of NCAA Tourney

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Augustana completed the third round at the NCAA Championships shooting a 328 and is in 11th-place at 113-over-par 977 (328-321-328). Nova Southeastern continues to lead all teams More>>

Canaries Drop Season Opener at Sioux City Video included

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SIOUX CITY, Iowa. – The Sioux Falls Canaries fell behind early and battled back late, but they couldn't overcome an early deficit, suffering a 5-3 loss to the Sioux City Explorers in the American Association More>>

State Boys Tennis Tournament- Day 1 Video included

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The first day of the boys state tennis tournament is complete. Click on the video icon for some early highlights and team scores. More>>

Grevlos Named KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week Video included

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Our KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week made a great comeback in the final round of the girls city golf tournament. Lincoln junior Abbie Grevlos started the final round 12 strokes behind the leader, More>>

Jacks Drop Opener in Omaha

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OMAHA, Neb. – Tyler Fox and Cory Buckley combined on a four-hit shutout, pitching Omaha to least a share of the Summit League baseball regular season title with a 6-0 victory over South Dakota State Thursday More>>

Vikings Stay 11th at NCAA Tournament

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Augustana shot a 321 in today's second round of the NCAA Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla., and is in 11th place at 73-over-par 649 (328-321). Nova Southeastern continues to lead More>>

Baker Named Mt. Marty Men's Basketball Coach

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Yankton- Andrew Baker has been named the new Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mount Marty College. Baker will be the 8th Head Coach in Lancer history, succeeding Jim Thorson, who resigned recently after More>>

Thor & Matt Tryout for the Canaries Video included

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(Sioux Falls)- The Canaries players, are true athletes, many have been very close to getting to the big leagues or dream of getting there. For Matt and I, that was never the case, but for one day, we More>>

Vikings Sign Three More Draft Picks

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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed three more draft picks, including punter Jeff Locke of UCLA. The Vikings announced the signings on Wednesday. Locke was taken in the fifth More>>

Dakota State Announces 2013 Football Schedule

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MADISON, S.D. – Dakota State football announced its 2013 schedule on Wednesday. The ten-game schedule includes four home games at the Trojan Field. DSU will also play in the new conference where the Trojans More>>

Augie Women's Golfers in 11th After First Round of NCAAs

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Augustana women's golf completed the first round at the NCAA Championships in Daytona Beach, Fla. on Wednesday shooting a 40-over-par 328 and is in 11th place. Nova Southeastern leads More>>

“Welcome Home” the Canaries this weekend

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With the Sioux Falls Canaries name back in Sioux Falls culture, the 2013 "Welcome Home" Canaries season is ready to launch this weekend. More>>

Canaries Ready for New Season Video included

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The Sioux Falls Canaries set their final 22-man roster on Tuesday, as the Canaries will open the new season at Sioux City on Thursday.

The old name is back, but the goal is the same; win games.
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SDSU Splits at NDSU Video included

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FARGO, N.D. – Closer J.D. Moore set a South Dakota State single-season record with his 11th save, preserving a 6-5 Jackrabbit victory over North Dakota State in the second game of a Summit League baseball More>>

Nate Tibbetts Heads to Portland

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The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Nate Tibbetts as an assistant coach, it was announced today by General Manager Neil Olshey. Tibbetts, 35, joins Head Coach Terry Stotts' staff from the More>>

Sioux Falls Cygnets stay afloat Video included

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This past Saturday the Sioux Falls Cygnets were taking place in the North Zone Region C Synchronized Swimming meet At Augustana's Elman center, along with 6 other teams. ---- Shellie Reitzel has been More>>

Canaries Set Opening Day Roster

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SIOUX FALLS – In preparation for Thursday's season opener that launches their 21st season, the Sioux Falls Canaries set their roster on Tuesday to 22 active players. The Canaries 2013 roster features More>>

Vikings Unveil Plans for New Stadium

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Minneapolis, MN (May 13, 2013) - The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA), the Minnesota Vikings and HKS Sports & Entertainment Group together unveiled the design of the State's new multi-purpose More>>

Pentagon Will Host T-Wolves Exhibition, Division I College Game Video included

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(Sioux Falls, SD) –An NBA exhibition contest and a regular-season NCAA Division I men's basketball game are part of the events for the inaugural year of the Pentagon by Sanford Health. The Minnesota Timberwolves More>>

Bryant Signs with USD Football

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VERMILLION, S.D.—University of South Dakota head football coach Joe Glenn is pleased to announce the signing of defensive back Jarrid Bryant to an Institutional Letter of Intent to attend graduate school More>>

Hansen Resigns at SDSU, Heading to No. Colorado

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After five years on the bench for the Jackrabbits, South Dakota State assistant men's basketball coach Austin Hansen resigned his position at SDSU to accept an assistant coaching position the University More>>

SDSU's Hansen leaving to take job in Colo.

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South Dakota State University assistant men's basketball coach Austin Hansen has resigned his position. More>>

Jacks finish series sweep of Fort Wayne Video included

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BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State struck for six runs in the second inning and received another strong starting pitching performance en route to an 8-2 victory Sunday afternoon and completion of a four-game sweep of Fort Wayne in Summit League baseball action. More>>

Storm fall to Cedar Rapids, 52-18

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The Sioux Falls Storm was blasted by the Cedar Rapids Titans 52-18, out in Iowa Saturday night. The loss drops the Storm to 6-4 on the season. Recap to follow. More>>

Minnesota State men and Mary women win NSIC Outdoor Championships Video included

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At Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls the NSIC Outdoor Track and Field Championships were taking place this weekend. Minnesota State finished the day atop the men's team leader board with 166 points and More>>

SF Roosevelt boys & RC Central girls win GDC Outdoor Championships Video included

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Sioux Falls Roosevelt boys won the Greater Dakota Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships with 150.5 points, while the Rapid City Central girls won with 164 points. More>>

USD track teams finish second as five win Summit League titles

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MUNCIE, Ind. – Five Coyotes and a relay team recorded wins while two USD freshmen swept the Newcomer of the Championship awards for the second-straight year at the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday.  Both teams finished second in the final standings. More>>

Jacks sweep pair from IPFW Video included

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BROOKINGS, S.D. — The South Dakota State University baseball team kept pace in the Summit League regular season race Saturday afternoon, sweeping a doubleheader fromFort Wayne at Erv Huether Field. On More>>

Augustana's season comes to an end in NCAA Central Region Tournament

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MANKATO, Minn. – No. 6 seed Augustana saw its season come to an end in a 4-3 loss to second-seeded Southeastern Oklahoma State University in the Central Region 2 Tournament in Mankato, Minn. on Saturday. The More>>

Birds struggle in exhibition loss to Wichita Video included

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SIOUX FALLS – Sioux Falls Canaries pitchers had difficulty finding the strike zone, while the offense sputtered in a 12-2 loss to the Wichita Wingnuts Saturday afternoon at the Birdcage in the Canaries' More>>

USF, Augie Have Strong Days at NSIC Meet Video included

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 10, 2013) – The University of Sioux Falls track & field team completed day one in the NSIC Conference Championships with several great performances Friday. The No. 21 rated More>>

SDSU Has Strong Performances at Summit Track Meet

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MUNCIE, Ind. – Day two of The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships not only provided good weather, but also provided good results as well for the Jackrabbits. Both Kali Olson and Shelby More>>

More Coyote Records Falls at Summit Championships

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MUNCIE, Ind. – High jumper Megan Glisar set a new Summit League record, thrower Kyle McKelvey set a new USD and state shot put record and Jeff Mettler won his second-straight Summit League 3,000-meter More>>

Augie Beats Winona, Then Eliminated at NSIC Baseball Tourney

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – No. 1 seed St. Cloud State University (34-8) eliminated third-seeded Augustana College (38-18) from the NSIC Tournament, defeating the Vikings 9-3 on Friday afternoon in St. Cloud, Minn. St. More>>

USD Softball Eliminated at Summit Tournament

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FARGO, N.D.—Kansas City's Deanna Friese (13-12) tossed a one-hit shutout as the Kangaroos defeated South Dakota 2-0 at the Ellig Sports Complex on Friday. The loss ends the season for the Coyotes (29-20, More>>

Augie Softball Comes up Short in Regional

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MANKATO, Minn. – No. 6 seed Augustana pounded out nine hits but left 12 runners on base in a 3-2 loss to third-seeded Minnesota State University in the first round of the NCAA Central Region 2 Tournament. More>>

USD'S Duling Selected as Walter Byers Scholar

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VERMILLION, S.D.—The NCAA has selected South Dakota track and field student-athlete Alexa Duling as the female recipient of the 2013 Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship. Duling will receive a renewable More>>

SDSU'S Fiegen Signs Pro Contract with Switzerland Team

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Recent South Dakota State graduate and volleyball standout Kelli Fiegen signed to play professional volleyball with Hotel Cristal VFM in Saignelégier, Switzerland. "I'm so excited for the opportunity More>>

McMahon Powers Augie Video included

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Sioux Falls- For Augustana standout Theresa McMahon, seeing the ball fly over the fence is a familiar sight. In fact the senior utlity player has 43 career dingers and is all time leader in home runs More>>

Wild's Season Ends in Chicago

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CHICAGO (AP) - Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series More>>

Coyotes Dennis Breaks Javelin Record at Summit Championships

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MUNCIE, Ind. – Freshman Meghan Dennis broke the USD, the state and the Summit League records in the women's javelin as the Coyote women rank first and the men fifth after day one of the Summit League Outdoor More>>

SDSU's Garner Wins Hammer Throw at Summit Track Championships

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MUNCIE, Ind. – Brooke Garner claimed her second career outdoor hammer throw title on Thursday at The Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships. She won the event with her toss of 195' 3.00", More>>

Coyotes Lose Summit Tourney Softball Opener

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FARGO, N.D.— Fort Wayne catcher Dani Pugh's three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning broke a 1-1 tie and proved to be the difference as IPFW went on to beat South Dakota 5-2 in the opening More>>

Augie loses, wins to Stay Alive at NSIC Baseball Tourney

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Kye Winter tossed his third straight complete game victory on the mound, in as many starts, leading No. 3 seed Augustana to a 4-2 victory over seventh-seeded Minnesota Duluth in the More>>

Vikings Reach Deal to Play in TCF Bank Stadium

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Eden Prairie, MN (May 9, 2013) – The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a Facility Use Agreement that allows the Vikings to use TCF Bank Stadium for the 2014 and More>>

Stampede's Season Ends in Game 5 Loss to Fargo Video included

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Sioux Falls, SD--The Sioux Falls Stampede's improbable 2012-13 campaign came to end Wednesday night as they fell to the Fargo Force 7-4 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals in front of 4,348 at the More>>

Ipswich's Heinz Named KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week Video included

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Our KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week ran one of the races of her life, at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays on Friday night. Ipswich 8th grader Macy Heinz won the Girls Special 800 meters against More>>

Jacks One-Hit at Creighton

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OMAHA, Neb. – Three Creighton pitchers combined on a one-hitter, leading the homestanding Bluejays to a 7-1 victory over South Dakota State in non-conference baseball action Wednesday night at TD Ameritrade More>>

Five Coyotes Named to All-Summit Softball Team

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VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota softball had five athletes named to the 2013 All-Summit League teams according to a release by the league on Wednesday. Yvon Minogue, Matley Jones and Katie Cochran were all More>>

Augie Debuts at #8 in Central Region Rankings

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INDIANAPOLIS – Augustana is ranked eighth in the third release of the NCAA Central Region rankings the NCAA announced on Wednesday. The Vikings are 36-16 on the season and own a 29-12 record against in-region More>>

DWU's Lukkason Named GPAC Player of the Year

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MITCHELL, S.D. – In September, Michael Lukkason tore his ACL during a scrimmage as part of the Dakota Wesleyan University baseball team's fall season. On Feb. 8, Lukkason appeared as a pinch hitter in More>>

Augie Golfers Sweep NSIC Honors

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. – The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference announced its postseason awards on Wednesday and Augustana's Emily Kvidera, Jennifer Pederson, Maggie Leland, Allie Ostrander and head coach More>>

Blackhawks Blank Wild 3-0 in Game 4

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defense, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory Tuesday night. More>>

Stampede Select 26 Players in Phase 2 of USHL Draft

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Sioux Falls, SD—The Sioux Falls Stampede selected 26 players late Tuesday night during Phase 2 of the USHL Draft. All players selected will be put on the Stampede's protected list and will be invited to More>>

Jacks Drop a 1-Run Game at UND Video included

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. – North Dakota scored a run in the bottom of the ninth inning to pull out a 4-3 victory over South Dakota State Tuesday afternoon in non-conference baseball action at Kraft Memorial Field. More>>

Augie Finishes Second at Regionals, Advances to Nationals

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Augustana finished second at the NCAA Central Region Championships with a three-round score of 964 (317-327-320) to qualify for the NCAA Championships for the sixth straight season. Central More>>

Oakland Leaves Summit for Horizon League

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ROCHESTER, MI - Oakland Director of Athletics Tracy Huth announced on Tuesday that the Golden Grizzlies will leave The Summit League and join the Horizon League on July 1, 2013. OU will compete in all More>>

Minnesota Drops Jacks from Football Schedule

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minnesota and Texas Christian will play nonconference football games in 2014 and 2015. Gophers athletic director Norwood Teague announced the agreement on Tuesday. Minnesota will More>>

Stampede Select Eight in USHL Future's Draft

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Sioux Falls, SD—The Sioux Falls Stampede selected eight players during the 2013 USHL Draft: Phase 1. In all, 2 forwards and 6 defensemen were chosen. All players selected in the draft have a 1997 birth More>>

Thorson Resigns as Mount Marty's Men's Basketball Coach

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Mount Marty College announces Coach Jim Thorson has resigned his position as Head Men's Basketball Coach, effective June 30, 2013. He will assume other duties in athletics beginning July 1. More>>

Canaries Beat Sioux City in Exhibition Opener

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YANKTON, S.D. -- The Sioux Falls Canaries debuted several new and familiar faces while rallying to beat the Sioux City Explorers 5-3 in the first exhibition game of the season on Monday night. Canaries More>>

Augie in Second After Two Rounds of Central Regional

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Augustana shot a 327 in today's second round of the NCAA Central Region Championships and is now in second place at 68-over-par 644. Central Oklahoma moved into the top spot firing a More>>

Metzger Wins US Open Qualifier

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Canadian Tour professional Andre Metzger of Scottsdale, AZ, fired a 7-under-par 65 on Monday to take medalist honors in the US Open Local Qualifying event held at Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux More>>

Augie Earns #6 Seed for NCAA Regional Tourney

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INDIANAPOLIS - Augustana earned the No. 6 seed in the NCAA Central Region Tournament and will face Minnesota State in the first round in Durant, Okla. on May 10 with game time yet to be determined. The More>>

Stampede force Game 5 with 5-3 win over Fargo

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Sioux Falls, SD--For the third time this postseason the Herd came out on top with their backs against elimination, using two power play goals to power past the Fargo Force for a 5-3 Game 4 Victory at the Arena.  Sam Rothstein and Dennis Kravchenko had two goals each for the Herd, who for the second series in a row will have a Game 5 in their friendly confines, set for 7:05 pm Wednesday in Sioux Falls.  More>>

Softball splits on final day of the season

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The South Dakota State softball team closed the 2013 season on Sunday with a doubleheader split on Kansas City. The Jackrabbits climbed out of a 4-0 hole to win the opener 11-7, and More>>

Augustana earns No. 3 seed in NSIC/US Bank Baseball Tournament

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. – Augustana earned the No. 3 seed in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference/US Bank baseball tournament and will play No. 6 seed Wayne State at Dick Putz Field in St. Cloud, Minn. More>>

Cougars' season ends in painful fashion

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WINONA, MINN. (May 5, 2013)- It was a hard, hard way to end what has been a hard luck season for the Cougars. The Cougars (20-24, 14-14) were fighting to keep its season going on Sunday afternoon More>>

Hanson, Young named South Dakota 2013 Mr. and Miss Basketball

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Hansen Anderson Basketball named Pierre Senior Zach Hanson South Dakota 2013 Mr. Basketball, while Kerri Young from Mitchell was named South Dakota 2013 Miss Basketball. A vote from South Dakota high More>>

SDHSCA Winter Coach of the Year winners

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Sioux Falls, SD – The South Dakota High School Coaches Association announces the Coach of the Year Awards for the Winter of 2013 (Other nominees listed below each winner): Gymnastics – Mark Upward, Vermillion Emmy More>>

Storm evade Danger, 43-41

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SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm (6-3) defeated the Nebraska Danger (6-3) 43-41 on Saturday night in front of a sold out home crowd. Coming into the game the Storm was riding the wave of a 28 game win streak while the Danger was ranked the leagues best team.   More>>

Augustana football concluded spring practice on Saturday

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana football held its annual spring game at Kirkeby-Over Stadium on Saturday morning. This year's format was a little different than year's past due to injuries. The team went More>>

Vikings set single season record for wins in a season with sweep of Wayne State

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana came away with a series sweep over Wayne State College winning the opener of today's doubleheader 2-1, before earning a 10-0 victory over the Wildcats (26-18, 18-12 NSIC) in game two.
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McMahon's home run carries Vikings to 1-0 win

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Theresa McMahon's second-inning colo home run was the deciding factor as Augustana eliminated Wayne State 1-0.  The Vikings advance in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference tournament with a 32-14 record and the Wildcats' season is up in the air with a 28-16 mark.
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SDSU Track and Field: Assmus wins the discus

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The SDSU track and field teams sent a select few athletes to compete at day two of Howard Wood Dakota Relays. The success yesterday in the women's hammer throw carried over to today in the women's discus throw for the Jackrabbits. More>>

Grove sets record at Howard Wood; USD wins six events

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Sioux Falls, S.D.—University of South Dakota sophomore Emily Grove set a meet record in winning the women's pole vault and was one of six Coyote winners Saturday on the second and final day of the Howard Wood Dakota Relays. The evening session of the event was cancelled due to rain and cold temperatures. More>>

Trojans’ track & field shine at Howard Wood Dakota Relays

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Dakota State's Seth Boomsma claimed the men's 100-meter dash title Saturday in the 88th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays at the cold and rainy weather Howard Wood Field. Seven-time NAIA All-American Andy Coy qualified for the men's 1500-meter run, earning a second-place finish in the race. More>>

Howard Wood Relays Evening Session Canceled

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The 88th Annual Howard Wood Dakota Relays evening session has been canceled due to inclement weather.  The evening session included finals in the 100 meter dash as well as the Boys Special 800 Meter Run and the Girls Special 200 Meter Dash.  The afternoon events went as scheduled.  Track officials decided to call the event around 2pm this afternoon. More>>

Gerry, Heinz Win Special Events at Dakota Relays

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Washington High School senior Nate Gerry won the HS Boys Special 200 meters at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays on Friday night. Gerry's winning time was 21.52 seconds. Shaheed Hickman from Hopkins, Minnesota More>>

Vikings Place Nine on First Day of Relays

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Nine Vikings earned top-five finishes as Travis Beniak and Zachary Feil each won their respective event on the first day of the Howard Wood Relays. Beniak logged a provisional-qualifying More>>

Jacks Have Strong Showing at Howard Wood Relays

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The Jackrabbits wrapped up day one of Howard Wood Dakota Relays with soild results across the board. Ryan Ackman placed second in the hammer throw. Ackman finished second in the hammer More>>

Coyotes Net Eight Wins at Howard Wood Relays

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Sioux Falls, S.D.—University of South Dakota student-athletes won eight collegiate events at the Howard Wood Dakota Relays Friday on a day when coaches wore hats, gloves and sometimes two coats to stay More>>

Vikings Hit Their Way to 5-2 Win over Winona St.

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ROCHESTER, Minn. – Augustana racked up 11 hits on their way to defeating Winona State 5-2 in the first round of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference tournament. The Vikings improve to 31-13 and More>>

Stampede Blanked by Fargo in Game 3

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Sioux Falls, SD--An early first period goal from the Fargo Force was all it would take the club from up North to hold off the Sioux Falls Stampede for a 1-0, Game 3 shutout in front of 3,805 at the Arena More>>

Augie Spring Football Game Set for Saturday

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana football's annual spring game is Saturday at 11 a.m. at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The session is free and open to the public. It also marks the end of spring drills for the More>>

Kahn Out as Timberwolves President of Basketball Operation

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - David Kahn is out as president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Flip Saunders is coming in. The Timberwolves announced on Thursday that owner Glen Taylor More>>

Area FCS Schools Not Happy with Big 10 Decision

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Officials in the Big 10 Football Conference caused some concern for the FCS schools like USD and South Dakota State this past weekend. When they said they would no longer schedule the FCS schools More>>

O'Gorman's Entwisle Named KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week

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Our KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week is leading the O'Gorman boys tennis team in his first season at number one singles. Knights' junior Tommy Entwisle is 10-0 against South Dakota competition. More>>

Augie's 15-Game Winning Streak Snapped at SCSU

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ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Augustana had its 15-game winning streak snapped in an 8-1 loss in game one of a doubleheader with St. Cloud State University before Kye Winter tossed a complete game in a 3-1 win for More>>

DSU Splits at Independent Tournament

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JAMESTOWN, N.D. – Fifth-seed Dakota State earned a 6-4 lead heading in the top sixth inning versus top-seed Mayville State (N.D.) in the second round of the 2013 NAIA Baseball Unaffiliated Conference Tournament More>>

Jacks Handle Winnipeg 12-2

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BROOKINGS, S.D. — South Dakota State scored in six of the eight innings it batted, defeating the University of Winnipeg, 12-2, in non-conference baseball action Wednesday afternoon at Erv Huether Field. More>>

Lape Steps Down at USF Softball Coach

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 1, 2013)- USF athletic director Kevin Hesser has announced that head softball coach Travis Lape has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities. He went 30-46 in two More>>

Boys Special Events Set at Howard Wood Dakota Relays

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Because the Howard Wood Relays was not run last year due to improvements at Howard Wood Field, the Board has decided to have two Girls and two Boys special events. Attached hereto are the More>>

SDSU Adds Five More Wrestlers

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Head coach Chris Bono and the South Dakota State wrestling coaching staff announced the addition of five more student-athletes to next year's squad. Chaas Delgado, Alex Macki, Austin Oyen, Jake More>>

Wild Lose Game 1 in Overtime

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CHICAGO (AP) - Bryan Bickell scored in overtime on a two-on-one rush, and the Chicago Blackhawks started the playoffs on a winning note after dominating the regular season, beating the Minnesota Wild 2-1 More>>

Augie Wins NSIC Women's Tennis Honors

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BURNSVILLE, Minn. - Six Augustana women's tennis players earned All-NSIC honors in a release by the conference on Tuesday afternoon. Katie Jesperson was named player of the year, Jessa Richards grabbed More>>

Girls Special Events Set for Howard Wood Dakota Relays

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Because the Howard Wood Relays was not run last year due to improvements at Howard Wood Field, the Board has decided to have two Girls and two Boys special events. Here are the selections for More>>

Skyforce Look to Become a NBA Hybrid Affiliate

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The Skyforce have had a strong minor league basketball franchise in 24 seasons in Sioux Falls. Now they hope to join the latest trend in the D-League, an NBA hybrid affilation. "Basically the NBA team More>>

USD's Daly Named Summit Softball Player of the Week

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VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota softball's Allie Daly has been named The Summit League Softball Player of the Week in a release by the league on Monday. It is the second career honor for Daly, who previously More>>

DWU's Klein Wins Archery World Championship

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MITCHELL, S.D. – Dakota Wesleyan University senior Raeanne Klein has experienced plenty of success at various archery meets thus far in her collegiate archery career, but this weekend, Klein added a prestigious More>>

Vikings Tennis Loses in NCAA Tournament

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BOLIVAR, Mo. - The Augustana women's tennis team saw their season come to a close when they fell 5-1 to No. 35 Southwest Baptist. The Vikings finish the season with a 21-3 record, including two conference More>>

Augie Softball Splits with Minot State

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana closed out the regular season with a series split against Minot State on Sunday afternoon. The Vikings collected just three hits in game one's 2-1 loss, but Chelsi Winskowski More>>

Jacks Down the 'Dons 4-3

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State capitalized on two Fort Wayne errors to score four runs in the bottom of the third inning, highlighted by an Alex Landon triple, to secure a 4-3 win over the Mastodons More>>

Willman No-Hitter Completes Augie Sweep

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Michael Willman Jr. threw a no-hitter in Augustana's 7-1 win over Morningside College (22-25) in game two of a doubleheader on Sunday. Willman finished the game with a career-high 11 More>>

Jacks Rally to Down Oakland

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PAPILLION, Neb. – South Dakota State scored runs in each of its last five innings at the plate, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Oakland, 6-4, in the finale of a four-game Summit League baseball series More>>

Consecutive Homers Powers USD to Series Sweep

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VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota softball completed a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Kangaroos with a 3-1 win at Nygaard Field on Saturday afternoon. Back-to-back home runs by Allie Daly and Morgan Hancock More>>

USF Belts Five Homers in Split with Concordia

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 28, 2013)- Right-handed pitcher Henry Ojeda (3-4) threw a strong game and senior Damian Kardas went 3-for-5, with two homers and three runs batted in, to lead Sioux Falls (16-22, More>>

Stampede Rally to Even Series with Fargo

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Fargo, ND—Once again with their backs up against the wall, the Sioux Falls Stampede responded and earned a crucial victory. Trailing 1-0 heading into the third period, the Stampede got goals from Thomas More>>

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  • Saturday, April 27 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-04-28 03:40:06 GMT
    PAPILLION, Neb. – South Dakota State's Stephen Bougher pitched a two-hit complete game in the opener, while Oakland held on for a 4-3 victory in the nightcap as the two squads split a Summit League baseball
    PAPILLION, Neb. – South Dakota State's Stephen Bougher pitched a two-hit complete game in the opener, while Oakland held on for a 4-3 victory in the nightcap as the two squads split a Summit League baseball
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-04-28 02:47:59 GMT
    VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota softball defeated Kansas City 8-7 (11 inn.) and 8-1 in a Senior Day doubleheader at Nygaard Field on Saturday afternoon. The two wins secured the Coyotes' place in the Summit
    VERMILLION, S.D.—South Dakota softball defeated Kansas City 8-7 (11 inn.) and 8-1 in a Senior Day doubleheader at Nygaard Field on Saturday afternoon. The two wins secured the Coyotes' place in the Summit
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-04-28 02:45:56 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana was edged in two close games in a Saturday doubleheader with the University of Mary. The Vikings fell 3-2 in game one before late heroics couldn't prevent a 4-2 loss in the
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana was edged in two close games in a Saturday doubleheader with the University of Mary. The Vikings fell 3-2 in game one before late heroics couldn't prevent a 4-2 loss in the
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-04-28 02:43:31 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Wet field conditions again kept the South Dakota State softball team off its home field for a weekend series with Fort Wayne, which handed the Jackrabbits a pair of losses on Saturday
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Wet field conditions again kept the South Dakota State softball team off its home field for a weekend series with Fort Wayne, which handed the Jackrabbits a pair of losses on Saturday
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-04-28 02:41:30 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana (29-15) defeated Dakota State University (10-28) 13-4 on Saturday to win its 13th straight game, setting a school record for consecutive wins. Augustana's previous longest
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana (29-15) defeated Dakota State University (10-28) 13-4 on Saturday to win its 13th straight game, setting a school record for consecutive wins. Augustana's previous longest
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-04-28 02:39:30 GMT
    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have selected Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges with the 120th overall selection in the fourth round. Hodges is listed at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds. He
    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have selected Penn State linebacker Gerald Hodges with the 120th overall selection in the fourth round. Hodges is listed at 6-foot-1 and 243 pounds. He
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 12:12 AM EDT2013-04-27 04:12:58 GMT
    Fargo, ND—A late rally by the Sioux Falls Stampede came up just short in a 3-2 loss to the Fargo Force in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Friday night. The Force lead the best-of-five series, 1-0.
    Fargo, ND—A late rally by the Sioux Falls Stampede came up just short in a 3-2 loss to the Fargo Force in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Friday night. The Force lead the best-of-five series, 1-0.
  • Saturday, April 27 2013 12:10 AM EDT2013-04-27 04:10:08 GMT
    South Africa is just one of 12 countries represented in this year's World Indoor Archery Championship in the Easton Yankton Archery Complex taking place this weekend. And good ol' Mother Nature welcomed
    South Africa is just one of 12 countries represented in this year's World Indoor Archery Championship in the Easton Yankton Archery Complex taking place this weekend. And good ol' Mother Nature welcomed
  • Friday, April 26 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-04-27 03:59:36 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 26, 2013) – The defense grabbed an early lead and held off a late second half surge to record a 34-23 victory over the offense, who won the annual University of Sioux Falls football
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (April 26, 2013) – The defense grabbed an early lead and held off a late second half surge to record a 34-23 victory over the offense, who won the annual University of Sioux Falls football
  • Friday, April 26 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:01:00 GMT
    Skyforce forward Demetris Nichols has been named All-NBA Development League First Team as voted on by the league's 16 head coaches. The 6-8, 215-pound forward, who posted 15 points, five
    Skyforce forward Demetris Nichols has been named All-NBA Development League First Team as voted on by the league's 16 head coaches. The 6-8, 215-pound forward, who posted 15 points, five
  • Friday, April 26 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:59:00 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head wrestling coach Jason Reitmeier announced today the signing of six student-athletes for the 2013-14 season. Mason Bender, Lance Briard, Kase Jacobs, Bruce Lemon Jr.,
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana head wrestling coach Jason Reitmeier announced today the signing of six student-athletes for the 2013-14 season. Mason Bender, Lance Briard, Kase Jacobs, Bruce Lemon Jr.,
  • Friday, April 26 2013 1:21 AM EDT2013-04-26 05:21:00 GMT
    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have taken Florida defensive tackle Shariff Floyd with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft. Floyd had 13 tackles for loss and 6½ sacks for the Gators
    EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have taken Florida defensive tackle Shariff Floyd with the 23rd overall pick in the NFL draft. Floyd had 13 tackles for loss and 6½ sacks for the Gators
  • Friday, April 26 2013 1:14 AM EDT2013-04-26 05:14:40 GMT
    The way that Terrance Bryant has performed for the Sioux Falls Storm, you can tell he didn't spend the past two years away from football, sitting on the couch... "I will always stay in shape. Even
    The way that Terrance Bryant has performed for the Sioux Falls Storm, you can tell he didn't spend the past two years away from football, sitting on the couch... "I will always stay in shape. Even
  • Friday, April 26 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-04-26 04:57:58 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana tied a single season record with its 12th straight win after sweeping a doubleheader over Minot State University (10-18, 2-12 NSIC). The Vikings (28-15, 16-6 NSIC) won the
    SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana tied a single season record with its 12th straight win after sweeping a doubleheader over Minot State University (10-18, 2-12 NSIC). The Vikings (28-15, 16-6 NSIC) won the
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:04:16 GMT
    BROOKINGS, S.D. -- South Dakota State University head coach John Stiegelmeier announced Thursday that co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jay Bubak has submitted his resignation and will pursue
    BROOKINGS, S.D. -- South Dakota State University head coach John Stiegelmeier announced Thursday that co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jay Bubak has submitted his resignation and will pursue
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 12:43 AM EDT2013-04-25 04:43:43 GMT
    Our KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week is on quite a streak on the golf course. Freeman high school senior Arron Lickteig has won 12 straight tournaments going back to last year. With this season
    Our KSFY/Taco John's Athlete of the Week is on quite a streak on the golf course. Freeman high school senior Arron Lickteig has won 12 straight tournaments going back to last year. With this season
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-04-25 04:11:41 GMT
    Sioux Falls, SD—The Sioux Falls Stampede will face the Fargo Force in the Western Conference Finals starting this Friday in Fargo. The series will be best-of-five. The Force defeated the Waterloo Black
    Sioux Falls, SD—The Sioux Falls Stampede will face the Fargo Force in the Western Conference Finals starting this Friday in Fargo. The series will be best-of-five. The Force defeated the Waterloo Black
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-04-25 04:11:06 GMT
    VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women's basketball head coach Amy Williams is pleased to announce the signing of Maddy White to a National Letter of Intent. The Warrnambool, Australia, native will be
    VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women's basketball head coach Amy Williams is pleased to announce the signing of Maddy White to a National Letter of Intent. The Warrnambool, Australia, native will be
  • Thursday, April 25 2013 12:05 AM EDT2013-04-25 04:05:05 GMT
    SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The South Dakota State University baseball team returned to action after a 10-day layoff by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader from Dakota State Wednesday afternoon. The Jackrabbits
    SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The South Dakota State University baseball team returned to action after a 10-day layoff by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader from Dakota State Wednesday afternoon. The Jackrabbits
  • Wednesday, April 24 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-04-24 20:22:27 GMT
    SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm and Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs are excited to announce the signing of University of Sioux Falls standout wide receiver, Jeremiah Oates. Earning All NSIC First Team
    SIOUX FALLS, SD - The Sioux Falls Storm and Head Coach Kurtiss Riggs are excited to announce the signing of University of Sioux Falls standout wide receiver, Jeremiah Oates. Earning All NSIC First Team

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