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
Minnesota Gophers Set to Open Basketball Season In Maui
For the beginning of the 2013-2014 NCAA college basketball season, the Maui Invitational bracket was announced on Wednesday, and the Minnesota Gophers will be playing in Hawaii to kick off their season.
South Dakota High School All-Star Games Recap
On Wednesday, the best South Dakota high school athletes got to play with and against each other in Aberdeen for the South Dakota high school All-Star games in football and volleyball.
Fan Gets 1000K Retweets, Runs on Field at All Star Game
Almost everyone has a Twitter account, and one tweet can create a bad decision within minutes, even seconds.
Johnny Manziel Talks Football, Controversy at SEC Media Day
College football is almost upon us, and Wednesday Texas A&M Aggies and Heisman quarterback Johnny Manziel spoke with reporters at SEC Media Day about his offseason. Manziel even told reporters that he feels like Justin Bieber or something.
Top Home Runs of All-Time
"It's going back, back, back...it's gone!" It's the sweet sound of the home runs, and Monday night in New York, the annual Home Run Derby featured Prince Fielder, Chris Davis, Robinson Cano, Yoenis Cespedes, David Wright, Pedro Alvarez, Michael Cuddyer, and Bryce Harper swinging for the fences with Cespedes taking the crown...
University of Minnesota to Upgrade Facilities
On Wednesday, University of Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague went before the Board of Regents and presented the first part of a $190 million, six to eight year building plan to upgrade the Minnesota Golden Gophers facilities.
South Dakota Golf Association Match Play Starts Friday
This summer, the South Dakota Golf Association men and women's match play will both tee off on the same course for the first time at the Brookings Country Club.
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.