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
Can the Twins Get Some Relief?
The Minnesota Twins need the All-Star break. The Twins fell Thursday, 4-3 and lost for the 11th time in 12 games.
Caleb Thielbar To See Increased Role
The Star Tribune reports that Minnesota Twins and former South Dakota State left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar will see an increased role in late-game situations and has a new nickname.
Should Yasiel Puig Be an All-Star?
Before Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig was lighting it up in the Big Leagues, he was trying to escape Cuba for the United States.
Sioux Falls Storm Face Nebraska in United Bowl
The Sioux Falls Storm are going for a three-peat, again.The Storm will be looking to win their seventh indoor football title under Kurtiss Riggs since their first title in 2005 against the Nebraska Danger on Saturday night.
Former Mitchell Boys Basketball Coach Gary Munsen Receives National Award
Former Mitchell High School boys basketball Coach Gary Munsen was named the Boys Basketball Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association at a banquet Wednesday night in Des Moines.
NBA Finals Game 7 Preview: Heat vs. Spurs
It's do or die for an NBA championship in South Beach for the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. There's 48 minutes left until an NBA champion will be crowned in the biggest game of the sports, Game 7.
Minnesota Twins, Kohl Stewart Close to Agreement on Contract
The Minnesota Twins and first-round draft pick Kohl Stewart, are close to signing a deal. Last week, Stewart told the Twins he would pursue baseball rather than play football at Texas A&M.
Is June the Most Underrated Sports Month?
All of those months are solid, but the one month that may top them all, and may be the most underrated sports month, is June.
Brett Favre – “It was My Fault”
In an interview with Joe Buscaglia on WGR 550, Brett Favre spoke about the possibility of the Green Bay Packers retiring his number four.
NBA Finals Preview: Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs
Thursday night the San Antonio Spurs will collide with the Miami Heat for Game One in the NBA Finals.