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
Packers Aim to Snap Two-Game Losing Streak At Home Against Detroit
At 6-2, the Green Bay Packers enter a pivotal stretch of the season Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field.
The Packers play their next three games at home against Detroit, at Minnesota and at home against Chicago. The Packers and Vikings both have a 6-2 record and are tied for the NFC North division lead...
Packers Head to Bye Week Undefeated After Close Win Over San Diego
Green Bay's rookie cornerback, Damorious Randall, made a veteran play by breaking up a pass on fourth down and goal to help the Packers hold on to a 27-20 victory over the San Diego Chargers.
Despite allowing Phillip Rivers to complete 43 of 65 passes for 503 yards Sunday, Green Bay's defense made a stop when it mattered most...
Green Bay’s Defense Intercepts Foles Four Times, Packers Improve to 5-0
In Green Bay's win over St. Louis Sunday, Aaron Rodgers had three turnovers and the Packers defense picked off Nick Foles four times.
The Packers' win Sunday at at Lambeau Field was their 12th in a row. With the victory, Green Bay improved to 5-0...
Defense carries Packers to win over 49ers
With a 17-3 win over the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, the Green Bay Packers remained unbeaten and improved to 4-0.
Green Bay Hits Road to Face San Francisco
Green Bay brings a 3-0 record into its meeting Sunday with San Francisco, while the 49ers dropped to 1-2 after a falling big to Arizona, 47-7, last week.
Packers Get Loud at Lambeau, Defeat Seahawks
The Green Bay Packers got the monkey off their back and defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, 27-17.
Rodgers Throws Three Touchdowns for Sixth Time Against Bears
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers seem to have the Chicago Bears' number lately.
What Will Green Bay Packers Offense Look Like Without Jordy Nelson?
The Green Bay Packers lost star wide receiver Jordy Nelson to an ACL injury last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the preseason.
Top Fantasy Football Team Names for 2015
The NFL season is a few weeks away and that means it's time for fantasy football, too.
Twins Make Move Before Trade Deadline
The Major League Baseball trade deadline is set for 3 p.m. Friday.