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
Shattered Lives, Dreams, and Hopes. West Central High School Conducts Mock Drunk Driving Accident.
**At 12:28 p.m., West Central High School received a message over the intercom.
Is NBA’s One and Done Rule Hurting College Basketball?
The first weekend of the NCAA tournament lived up to the hype of March Madness.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., on the Minnesota Timberwolves, Vikings, and much more!
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., joined Jeff Thurn on Tuesday's edition of Overtime.
Fitzgerald, Sr., (@FitzBeatSr) works in the Twin Cites sports media business. He has been a sports editor and columnist for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. Currently, he has a column called, "Fitz Beat," for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder...
USD Falls Short in NCAA Debut, losing to Stanford
Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike was too much for the University of South Dakota, as the Coyotes fell 81-62 in their NCAA tournament debut.
Athlete of the Week: Paige Mriden, Roosevelt Rough Riders
Roosevelt's Paige Mriden played one of the best Class AA girl's basketball tournament's ever.
The 5'7" senior guard scored 76 points (22 of 41 from the field), and knocked down 14 three-pointers last weekend at Frost Arena in Brookings.
"Well, I knew that my games were being numbered, and that I only had few to go...
What Keeps the Summit League in Sioux Falls?
Every year since 2009, the Sioux Falls Arena has been the site of the Summit League men and women's basketball championships. So, why does the league keep coming back to Sioux Falls?
As USD Coyotes Get Ready to Dance, What Makes Them Special?
Last week, a see of red flooded the Sioux Falls Arena court and fans chanted, "Yotes, Yotes, Yotes," as the University of South Dakota defeated Denver, 82-71 for the Summit League Women's Championship.
Mike Sando: Underrated, Overrated Moves of NFL Free Agency?
ESPN NFL Writer Mike Sando joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
Athlete of the Week: Cody Willett, Canton C-Hawks
Cody Willett helped build Canton back into a basketball program over the last four years.
Dave Austad: Will Tiger Woods Ever Win Another Major?
Dave Austad of Austad's Golf joined Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.