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
Last Weekend of Regular Season for Sioux Falls Cougars Basketball
The USF men and women's basketball teams wrap up their regular season this weekend as the Cougars are on the road at Minnesota St., and Concordia St-Paul the next two nights.
Sioux Falls Arena to Get New Court for Summit League Tournament
Tuesday, at a news conference, city officials announced the Sioux Falls Arena will be getting a new basketball court that will be used during next month's Summit League men and women's basketball tournament.
Happy Birthday Michael Jordan: MJ’s Greatest Moments
Michael Jordan is set to turn 50 years old on Sunday, and throughout his 15-year NBA career, and his career at the University of North Carolina, he wowed everyone that watched him put on the red and black, and baby blue.
Big Ten Teams Don’t Want to Play FCS Teams Anymore, May Re-Align Conference’s Divisions
Big Ten teams have agreed Wednesday morning, reported by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, not to schedule FCS teams anymore.
IOC Cuts Wrestling from Olympic Games; Was it the Right Call?
LAUSANNE - Tuesday morning, the International Olympic Committee dropped wrestling from the 2020 Olympic Games. Wrestling was first part of the modern Olympics in 1896 and part of the ancient games in Olympia.
South Dakota High School Footbal Players Make College Choices
Wednesday, Washington Warriors wide receiver/safety Nate Gerry made it final by announcing he is signing with the Nebraska Corhuskers to play Division I football.
Winners, Losers of Super Bowl XLVII
Super Bowl XLVII was a classic. Big brother beat little brother, Joe Flacco finally won the big game, Ray Lewis went out on top, Beyonce was so good she made the lights go out (allegedly, not 100% positive), and Colin Kaepernick nearly pulled off the greatest Super Bowl comeback ever.
Super Bowl Preview: The HarBowl
Sunday's Super Bowl is the first time brothers will coach against each other in the big game. The Super Bowl has been referenced as the HarBowl, Bro Bowl, or even the Jimmy John's Bowl.
Division II Football Regional Rankings Announced
After last Saturday’s big rivalry win over Augustana, the University of Sioux Falls is ranked number eight in its first year of Division II. This is the first week of the regional rankings.