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2 weeks ago

Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension

Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.

2 weeks ago

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Five-Game Amateur Slate Tonight + Lynx & Reeve fall short for WNBA Wins Record

Alexandria Angels get by the Platter Killer Tomatoes in a tight game, five games set for tonight for Amateur Baseball, Twins taking on the Guardians and the Lynx fall flat to the Sun.

2 weeks ago

Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’

Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.

2 weeks ago

UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’

An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.

2 weeks ago

England hands Mexico its first World Cup loss at Estadio Azteca, winning 3-2 to reach quarterfinals

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Baseball Rundown + Twins Just Keep Winning

Freeman Blacksox with a winless weekend, one game on the Amateur slate tonight and five for tomorrow, Twins win series at Yankee Stadium for first time in 12 years and Lynx set to host the Sun.

3 weeks ago

WEEKEND SPORTS: Freeman Blacksox vs Menno Mad Frogs & Twins finish series with Yankees

One lone Amateur baseball game for Fourth of July weekend as Freeman visits Menno and the Minnesota Twins will finish out their third to last series of the season.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Two-Game Amateur Slate for Tonight + Twins and Lynx face Yankees and Liberty

Results from amateur baseball last night and the two game slate for tonight, as well as the Twins vs Yankees series begins tonight, and the Lynx take on the reigning WNBA Commissioner's Cup Champions - the New York Liberty.

3 weeks ago

Alex Ovechkin declares ‘I’m back!’ and re-signs with Capitals to return for a 22nd NHL season

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to skate away from the NHL, not yet, and now he gets a chance to make his career goal-scoring record even more difficult to break.

3 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz wins match and style points at Wimbledon. De Minaur also advances

A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.

3 weeks ago

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

Malik Tillman stepped up for a free kick with a bloody sock and a new right boot after being stepped on by an opponent as the United States scrambled to protect a one-goal lead, down a man in a World Cup knockout round.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Amateur Slate for the next Two Days + Twins & Lynx playing Tomorrow

Four game slate and two game slate tomorrow for South Dakota amateur Baseball, Twins get series win over Astros and Lynx to face Commissioner's Cup champs tomorrow night.

3 weeks ago

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association 55th Annual Awards Ceremony to be in Mitchell in July

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association's 55th Annual Awards Ceremony has been announced and will take place in Mitchell, SD.

3 weeks ago

Jared Seckel hired as New Track & Field/Cross Country Head Coach for Dakota Wesleyan

Dakota Wesleyan Tiger Athletics hires new Head Coach for Track & Field/Cross Country.

3 weeks ago

Mitchell Sports Roundup: Winner Colome Pheasants strong comeback highlights pair of Amateur games last night & Liberty win 2nd Commissioner’s Cup Title

Winner Colome Pheasants huge comeback win over Mount Vernon Mustangs and Dells PBR defeat Madison Broncos, four game Amateur slate tomorrow, Twins close out series with Astros tonight and New York snags 2nd Commissioner's Cup Championship.

3 weeks ago

Haaland scores deciding goal as Norway wins its 1st World Cup knockout game, beating Ivory Coast 2-1

Erling Haaland scored the deciding goal in the 86th minute and Norway won a knockout game at the World Cup for the first time, advancing to the round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles

Serena Williams is back on Wimbledon's Centre Court for her first singles match in nearly four years. The 44-year-old Williams was given a standing ovation Tuesday as she walked onto the grass court where she won seven of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles.

3 weeks ago

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed "decision" — the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami — James is getting ready to change uniforms once again.

3 weeks ago

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned. The world's most popular sporting event is being played in North America, so U.S. audiences can see the games live while the sun is out or in the early evening. The U.S. also has a team that may be its most talented in history.

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