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The 2026 South Dakota Class B state amateur baseball tournament will run from August 5 to 16 at Cadwell Park in Mitchell, featuring 32 teams and a revised bracket format that separates district champions and runners-up in the first round.
A basketball hoop taken from a Rapid City church was recovered after a viewer recognized it from a news report, and church officials said they only wanted the item back, not to punish the thieves.
From game‑winning field goals in blizzard conditions to a record‑setting career that spanned four decades, Adam Vinatieri’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame reflects a legacy defined by poise, precision, and perseverance.
Over 100 women's college basketball athletes have submitted a petition to the Oregon Employment Relations Board, marking the first official unionization effort in women's college sports and aiming to secure fair compensation and protections.
A Colorado federal judge's ruling grants a fifth year of eligibility to all 2022 high school graduates who exhausted their four-year college eligibility by spring 2026, opening a narrow transfer portal window that UNC Basketball is exploiting to address frontcourt needs.
The 2026 high school football season begins in August, with Hawaii opening on August 3 and IMG Academy in Florida, the preseason No. 1 team, set to play on August 21. State by state, kickoff dates vary, reflecting a packed schedule across the country.
August rankings reveal Penn State’s slide, Indiana’s surge, and a cascade of five‑star talent across the Big Ten, highlighting the impact of new coaching moves and regional recruiting battles.
The Pipestone A's posted 15 hits and 11 runs but were edged 12‑11 by the Worthington Cubs in a Region 10C play‑in, a game that highlighted both offensive promise and defensive lapses.
Class of 2028 offensive lineman James Barnett pledged to the Iowa Hawkeyes on July 31, joining a pipeline of staff descendants and adding depth to a recruiting class that already includes defensive back Dwayle Smith.
Ryan Mahshie, a 27‑year‑old forward with extensive ECHL experience, has signed with the Rapid City Rush for the 2026‑27 season, bringing veteran depth after a trade that also brought Eric Parker and Cole Tymkin to the club.
The league has released its full conference schedule, highlighting opening road trips, home openers and a series of matchups for the upcoming season.
A young Mitchell High School player helped South Dakota United Spirit clinch the U-16 national championship, highlighting the club's growth and the player's aspirations for the upcoming high school season.
The league released its full slate of conference games on July 30, confirming 14 matchups per team and a March tournament that will crown a champion and send an automatic NCAA bid.
The Sioux Falls Chargers baseball team and local leaders came together to remember David Barranco, whose public service and love of the game left a lasting imprint on the city.
The Mavericks will play 11 home games at Taylor Center, face a slate of non‑conference opponents, and chase a run to the NCAA Elite Eight in Pittsburgh.
NASCAR pioneer Mike Skinner will lead the 2026 Caterpillar Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, bringing his storied racing legacy to the heart of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
A look at the evolving ways the nation marks its anniversaries, from grand nationwide festivities to quieter, locally rooted observances.
The Missouri Valley Football Conference will host a live, in‑person Media Day on July 14 in Sioux Falls, featuring interviews with coaches and players from all nine teams, broadcast on Sioux Falls Live, Midwest Sports Plus and KSFL.
Palace City's Junior Legion baseball team went 4-1 at the Buffalo Wild Wings Classic, highlighted by a walk-off win, while the 14U and 13U squads posted their own records at the Mid-Summer Classic.
The Missouri Valley Football Conference media day on July 14 will feature all nine member teams, with live interviews and a schedule released for each appearance. The event will be streamed free on Midwest Sports+ and Forum Communications platforms.
Rapid City’s Brad Tucker and Peever’s Paul Karst will be honored at the South Dakota State Amateur Baseball Tournament and a Hall of Fame banquet for their extensive contributions to baseball officiating.
The University of North Dakota’s football program is slated to finish fourth in the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason poll, yet the team boasts a strong returning core, several All‑America selections and an opening game against Long Island on Aug. 27.
Four Manhattan teenagers contributed to Sporting Kaw Valley’s national soccer championship, a feat achieved after a series of state and regional victories in Wichita.
A temporary restraining order granted by Judge Jay Knudson clears a path for Avery Scott and Jonnie Wiltshire to seek eligibility for the upcoming season, highlighting a pivotal moment for the Fighting Hawks.