Sports
7 hours ago
Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.
13 hours ago
McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational
Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.
14 hours ago
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams set for potential Australian Open meeting in 2nd round
Coco Gauff and Venus Williams could meet in the second round of the Australian Open, another potential chapter in a tennis tale that started with a 15-year-old on her Grand Slam debut beating a seven-time major winner at Wimbledon.
14 hours ago
John Harbaugh and the Giants are working on a deal to make him their coach, AP sources say
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants are working on an agreement to make him the team's head coach, three people with knowledge of the decision said Thursday.
13 hours ago
Sports Roundup: Thursday 1/15/26
Tonight's high school basketball games in the area, DWU & SDSU results, Upcoming Mitchell activities & Timberwolves next game.
1 day ago
Oregon QB Dante Moore says he’ll return to the Ducks rather than declare for the NFL draft
Oregon quarterback Dante Moore has decided to return to the Ducks next season rather than declare for the NFL draft. Moore, 20, announced his decision on Wednesday on ESPN.
1 day ago
Dell Curry is getting his No. 30 jersey retired by Charlotte in March
The Charlotte Hornets announced Wednesday that Dell Curry — the father of Stephen and Seth Curry — will get his No. 30 retired in a ceremony on March 19 when the team plays host to the Orlando Magic.
2 days ago
Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with the Cardinals
The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired eight-time All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado in a trade Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals, adding an accomplished veteran to a team trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since a surprise World Series run in 2023.
2 days ago
Sports Roundup: Wednesday 1/14/26
Results from some area high school basketball games & Mitchell, DWU Wrestling takes down Briar Cliff, Tonight's college hoops and Timberwolves dominate Bucks.
2 days ago
South Dakota American Legion Baseball Returns to Mitchell in 2026
American Legion Baseball is set to return to Mitchell in summer 2026 after the Palace City Baseball Association was accepted into the South Dakota American Legion Baseball program to represent Post 18. The group says 2026 registration will reopen for players and families.
3 days ago
Sports Roundup: Tuesday 1/13/26
Slate for area high school basketball tonight, DWU Wrestling tonight, College Hoops tomorrow, Timberwolves next game & NFL Wild Card comes to a close.
3 days ago
SD Prep Media Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Just two unanimous No. 1's remain, Mitchell boys still outside looking in for Top 5 ranks, two teams jump from RV to ranked and one unranked girls team rises from the ashes into the Top 10.
3 days ago
SD Power 5 Basketball Poll: Week of Jan. 12, 2026
Mitchell boys still outside looking in for Top 5 ranks, one unanimous boys team and Class B girls with four teams receiving a top vote.
4 days ago
Stafford’s late TD pass to Parkinson lifts the Rams past the Panthers 34-31 in tense playoff opener
Puka Nacua stepped into the huddle with the Los Angeles Rams trailing by four with 2:38 left, the home crowd roaring and his team's season on the line. He never thought twice about losing. "Never a doubt — No. 9 is with us," Nacau said with a wide smile in reference to the team's 37-year-old All-Pro quarterback, Matthew Stafford.
4 days ago
Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
Caleb Williams dropped back, pump-faked and found DJ Moore wide open down the sideline for the go-ahead touchdown. His latest clutch throw propelled the Chicago Bears to yet another improbable comeback win and kept their breakout season going for at least another round of the postseason.
4 days ago
Purdy, 49ers eliminate defending Super Bowl champion Eagles with 23-19 win in wild-card game
Brock Purdy threw a go-ahead 4-yard touchdown pass to Christian McCaffrey late in the fourth quarter, San Francisco used a trick play on a TD toss from Jennings to McCaffrey, and the 49ers eliminated the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with a 23-19 wild-card victory Sunday.
4 days ago
Sports Roundup: Monday 1/12/26
Area High School Basketball games tonight, Mitchell & DWU in action tomorrow, Timberwolves beat Spurs and NFL Wild Card final game tonight.
6 days ago
Mitchell coach Deb Thill to retire after 2025-26 school year
The Mitchell School District says longtime coach Deb Thill will retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year after 35 years leading Kernels athletics. Thill was the first volleyball coach at Mitchell High School and has been the program’s only head coach, the district said.
6 days ago
WEEKEND SPORTS: High School Hoops, Kernel Gymnastics, Pair of DWU Activities, SDSU WBB, Timberwolves in Action & NFL Playoffs begin
Weekend sports! Some high school basketball, Gymnastics, Track, NBA & NFL.
7 days ago
Jalen Hurts’ resilience and big-game prowess to be tested in NFC wild card game
Jalen Hurts pointed at A.J. Brown — and just showed everyone watching, including a hapless defense — where he would throw the ball. Sure enough, Hurts tossed a strike down the sideline to Brown for an easy score earlier this season in a win over Minnesota.
