I was born and raised in Sioux Falls. I graduated from Sioux Falls Christian High School in 2009 and from the University of Sioux Falls in 2013. At USF, I majored in Media Studies with an emphasis in journalism. In the Media Studies program, I dabbled in all aspects of journalism. First, I was the sports editor and reporter for the newspaper, the Vessel. Second, I was an anchor/producer/reporter for College Week (30-minute television show). Lastly, I was a DJ for KCFS 94.5 (student radio station). At ESPN 99.1, I am a freelance sports writer. I write local and national articles, and a weekly Game of the Week story featuring a high school football game. When I am not writing for ESPN 99.1, he is filming and editing sports games at KDLT-News in Sioux Falls. I loves all sports, but loves basketball and football the most.
Sam Tastad
Athlete of Week: Colton Kooima, Roosevelt
Through six games, Colton Kooima is swishing buckets, and contributing to the Roosevelt Rough Riders on the big stage in Class AA boys basketball.
Roosevelt High School Boys Basketball is Ready to Make a Run
The Roosevelt Rough Riders have played just six games as the month of January wraps up, but a pivotal stretch of basketball starts tonight. The Riders play crosstown rival Washington tonight, and then play No. 1 Rapid City Stevens on Saturday...
Montana Safety and Former Washignton High School Standout Matt Hermanson Arrested
Picked up on charges of misdemeanor criminal mischief, outstanding speeding ticket.
ESPN 99.1 Game of the Week: O’Gorman vs. Pierre
The old meets the new, as O'Gorman - a new member of 11AAA - meets Pierre of 11AA. The new Metro conference will battle the ESD conference, as two old conference foes get back together on the gridiron.
Greg Jennings Takes Another Jab At His Former Team
Head coach Leslie Frazier has told Minnesota Vikings new wide receiver Greg Jennings to stop talking about his former team, but Jennings hasn't stopped yet.
Green Bay Packers Lose Bryan Bulaga To Season-Ending Injury
Green Bay Packers left tackle Bryan Bulaga has reportedly torn his anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
Josh Willingham Could Return Next Week to Twins
Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Willingham is recovering from a left knee surgery back on June 3 to repair a torn meniscus, and it appears recovery is coming along for the Twins slugger.
Should the MLB Ban A-Rod for Life?
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been threatened by Major League Baseball with a lifetime ban if he agrees not to fight a lengthy suspension for his connections to performance-enhancing drugs and Biogenesis of America.
Gophers WR Devin Crawford-Tufts Leaves Team
Minnesota Golden Gophers junior wide reciever Devin Crawford-Tufts announced he is leaving the team Monday and will join the track and field team full-time.
Reggie Abercrombie Back with the Birds
Last year when Reggie Abercrombie made a return to Sioux Falls, he smacked a walk-off home run in his season debut. The Canaries announced Monday, pending a physical, Abercrombie will be joining the team, again.