SD Traffic Fatalities Drop in 2016

South Dakota’s one-hundred-fifteen traffic fatalities in 2016 are expected to be the lowest since 2011 and second lowest since 1960.

Bison Spoil USD Home Mark

North Dakota State forward Dexter Werner made two free throws with 5.3 seconds left and South Dakota’s long 3 at the buzzer missed the mark as the Bison escaped the Sanford Coyote Sports Center with a 70-69 victory.

SDSU Women Top IUPUI

Senior Kerri Young recorded game-high totals with 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team to a 68-49 win over IUPUI Wednesday night at Frost Arena.

USD Women Snag Road Win

Four Coyotes scored in double figures as South Dakota defeated Oral Roberts 69-47 for its first win inside the Mabee Center since 2012.

Huskers Fire Coordinator

Nebraska coach Mike Riley has fired defensive coordinator Mark Banker, whose unit underperformed in some of the Cornhuskers’ most important games.

Searching For Pitching

Right-handers Ryan Vogelsong and Nick Tepesch have agreed to minor league contracts with the Minnesota Twins, adding two veterans to the competition for spots in a rotation that was among the major leagues’ worst last season.

Twins Favorites Return

Former Minnesota Twins stars Torii Hunter and LaTroy Hawkins will serve as television analysts this season for broadcasts on regional cable outlet Fox Sports North.

T-Wolves Silence Rockets

Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 18 rebounds, and Shabazz Muhammad scored 20 Wednesday night to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Houston Rockets 119-105.

Gophers Lose Battle For Lead

Miles Bridges scored all 16 of his points in the first half, helping Michigan State build a huge lead it used to cruise to a 65-47 victory over No. 24 Minnesota on Wednesday night.

Cyclones Gain Big 12 Win

Monte Morris scored a career-high 30 points and added five rebounds, five assists and four steals to help Iowa State beat Oklahoma State 96-86 on Wednesday night.