Sports
16 hours 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.
23 hours 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.
23 hours 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.
22 hours 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days 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.
5 days 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.
6 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days ago
Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight
Local Softball results/next games, Mitchell Track & Tennis competing, DWU Golf teams finish Top 3, Tiger track in action tomorrow, Twins take down Red Sox & NBA Play-In Tournament begins tonight with a pair of games on Prime Video.
7 days ago
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.
1 week ago
Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods
Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.
1 week ago
NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors
The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.
1 week ago
Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’
If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.
1 week ago
Softball games this afternoon, Mitchell Track & Tennis busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win
Mitchell/Area Softball games this afternoon, Kernel Track & Tennis teams busy tomorrow, Tiger Golf teams in Top 5 heading into Day 2 of Invitational, Twins won six of last seven games & Timberwolves finish regular season with a win over Pelicans.
2 weeks ago
WEEKEND SPORTS: Tigers busy with four different sports competing + Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action
Area softball weekend games, Tigers busy with four different sports competing, DWU Baseball and Golf hosting events in Mitchell + Softball & Track on the road, Minnesota Twins & Timberwolves in action.
2 weeks ago
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
