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Musketeers hire Varady as new head coach

Brad Pautsch — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:10:00 EDT

The Sioux City Musketeers pleased to announce that Jay Varady will be the new Head Coach and General Manager of the Musketeers Hockey Team. Varady will begin his new position with the team immediately.

SBL splits with East; Thursday's scores

Brad Pautsch — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:08:00 EDT

The Sgt. Bluff-Luton baseball team split a doubleheader at Sioux City East on Thursday. See the highlights and the SportsFource scoreboard.

West beats East on penalty kicks in substate semifinal

Brad Pautsch — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

The Sioux City West boys soccer team has advanced to the Class 3A substate final with a 3-2 win over Sioux City East on Thursday. After two scoreless overtimes, the Wolverines won the match with a 4-1 advantage on penalty kicks.

X's take series finale from New Jersey

Brad Pautsch — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

The Sioux City Explorers snapped a three game losing streak with a 12-4 win over the New Jersey Jackals on Wednesday night at Lewis and Clark Park.

Nebraska clobbers Michigan in Big Ten tourney

Brad Pautsch — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:32:00 EDT

After dropping a three-game series to Michigan last week, the Nebraska baseball team responded with a 11-2 win on Wednesday over the Wolverines in Nebraska's first game of the Big Ten Tournament.

Cyclone Tailgate Tour stops in Sioux City

Brad Pautsch — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:29:00 EDT

The Cyclone Tailgate Tour made their annual stop in Sioux City on Wednesday. The tour started six years ago as a way for Iowa State coaches to travel around the state and meet the fans.

First Iowa girls softball rankings

Brad Pautsch — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

See the first softball rankings of the season from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

West boys blank SBL in soccer substate

Brad Pautsch — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:58:00 EDT

The Sioux City West boys soccer team won their Class 3A substate opener, 6-0, over Sgt. Bluff-Luton on Tuesday night. The Wolverines improve to 14-2 on the season while the Warriors finish 5-10.

USD gets $1.5 million donation for new facilities

Brad Pautsch — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

CorTrust Bank president and CEO Jack Hopkins has made a $1.5 million investment in University of South Dakota and the Coyotes' athletic facility master plan which includes a 6,000-seat arena for basketball and volleyball, and an outdoor track and soccer complex.

New Jersey hands X's third straight loss

Brad Pautsch — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:56:00 EDT

Jeremy Barnes had two extra base hits, helping the New Jersey Jackals to a 9-6 victory over the Sioux City Explorers (3-3) on Tuesday at Lewis and Clark Park.

Heelan grad Kerian named to All-Big Ten team

Brad Pautsch — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:33:00 EDT

Bishop Heelan graduate David Kerian, now at the University of Illinois, has been named to the All-Big Ten Conference first team baseball squad.

X's use unique set of signs to communicate on the field

Nick Filipowski — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:00 EDT

Have you ever sat at a baseball game and wondered when a player knew to bunt or steal a base? Or when a pitcher knew to attempt a pick-off? It's all about timing and communication. While there are many languages spoken in clubhouses, one unites a team on the diamond.

Jackals thump X's 13-5

Nick Filipowski — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT

The Sioux City Explorers pitching staff was knocked around Monday night, as the New Jersey
Jackals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-5 win.

East tops Lawton-Bronson in baseball opener; scores

Nick Filipowski — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:22:00 EDT

Sioux City East opened the baseball season with a 5-4 win over Lawton-Bronson on Monday.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:48:00 EDT

Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal drafted by the governing Executive Committee. The vote followed what the BSA describes as "the most comprehensive listening exercise in Scouting's history" to gauge opinions.

No fatalities in I-5 bridge collapses in NW Wash

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:00 EDT

The Thursday evening bridge failure dumped vehicles and people into the water.

Family of abducted Iowa teen hopes expanded search will find Kathlynn

Kristie VerMulm — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:31:00 EDT

Authorities say the two girls were kidnapped by Michael Klunder, a convicted sex offender. The 12-year old was able to escape. Kathlynn Shepard's family members say that girl was able to tell them about how he lured the girls into his truck and how she got away.

Panel answers questions about how to make workplace enjoyable

Ross Caniglia — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:52:00 EDT

Thursday, business leaders answered questions about what it takes to make the workplace enjoyable. The panel included leaders from four organizations, Baird, American Pop Corn Company, Wells Enterprises, Incorporated, and the Sioux City Community School District.

Siouxlanders open their wallets to help tornado victims

Kristen Johnson — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:50:00 EDT

Thursday evening, KTIV partnered with the Siouxland Chapter of the Red Cross to raise money for the national disaster relief fund, hosting the "Time to Care" telethon

The First Tee program teaches skills for golf and the game of life

Kristie VerMulm — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:45:00 EDT

The First Tee teaches social skills through the game of golf. It served about 250 kids last year. There are a few openings left as the organization prepares to kick off its summer session during the first part of June.

Siouxland volunteers recall experience from Moore, Oklahoma

Ross Caniglia — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:58:00 EDT

When destruction hit Moore, Oklahoma, two volunteers from Onawa, Iowa jumped up to help. What they found was a city that looked like a war zone.

Red Cross and KTIV team up for "Time to Care" fundraiser

Tia Heidebrecht — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:48:00 EDT

Even though Oklahoma is hundreds of miles away, you can make a difference for those caught in the storm's path.

BackPack food for kids program announces plans for expansion

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

The Food Bank of Siouxland is expanding their BackPack operation to feed more kids in need. The program will add two more schools and add a summer feeding program, as well.

Summer break has arrived for kids at Irving Elementary school

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

After closing the books and cleaning out their desks, these kids have big plans for their summer vacation.

11 a.m. kickoff for Neb game vs Illini on Oct. 5

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Nebraska's homecoming game against Illinois on Oct. 5 will kick off at 11 a.m.

News Minute: Here is the latest Nebraska news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:04:00 EDT

A Nebraska tax measure that could benefit high-tech start-up companies and uninsured medical patients is headed to a final vote in the Legislature. Lawmakers gave second-round approval to the bill today. It would repeal...

UNO's Ryan Keele, coach earn Summit League honors

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:55:00 EDT

Nebraska-Omaha right fielder Ryan Keele is player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Summit League, and Mavericks coach Bob Herold is coach of the year.

Neb gets another shot at Ducks in super regional

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:00 EDT

The Nebraska softball team isn't fazed by having to travel to Oregon to play the third-seeded Ducks in this weekend's NCAA super regional.

Big Ten baseball: Better despite the weather

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

Indiana is the top seed for the Big Ten baseball tournament, and coach Tracy Smith has an honest admission to make.

US women's hoops team chosen for WUG

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

National champions Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Bria Hartley headline the U.S. women's basketball team that will compete in July at the World University Games.

Nebraska's Hooper makes US team for World U. Games

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:28:00 EDT

USA Basketball has announced that Nebraska's Jordan Hooper has made the 12-player roster for the Women's World University Games.

Huskers gets 2014 home games with Rutgers, Purdue

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

Rutgers and Purdue will be coming to Lincoln to play Nebraska in 2014.

CU QB Webb, ex-lineman Lewis arrested for assault

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:20:00 EDT

University of Colorado quarterback Jordan Webb and former CU offensive lineman Alex Lewis have been charged with second-degree assault.

Bengals RB working to help young cancer patient

Sat, 11 May 2013 13:47:00 EDT

Running back Rex Burkhead is wearing a red band on his right wrist during the Cincinnati Bengals rookie minicamp this weekend, a reminder of the young cancer patient who changed his life in many ways.

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Sat, 11 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

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News Minute: Here is the latest South Dakota news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

A Pierre man who has been missing since the weekend was found dead last night in a Jerauld County pasture. Eighty-one- year-old LeRoy Nye, who suffered from dementia, was reported missing early Sunday after he left in the...

Executive director of MT Coaches Association dies

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:27:00 EDT

Ralph Halverson, the longtime executive director of the Montana Coaches Association, has died a few days after suffering a stroke. He was 93.

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Minnesota sports news from The Associated Press

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:39:00 EDT

Evan Gattis hit a grand slam yesterday to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Minnesota Twins 8-3. B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered as the Braves stretched their winning streak to six games. Vance Worley gave up eight...

This Hour: Latest Minnesota sports

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:35:00 EDT

Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins 8-3 Wednesday.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 23:11:00 EDT

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Larson transferring to South Dakota State

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:22:00 EDT

A former high school basketball standout in South Dakota who had an unsuccessful stint with the University of Florida is transferring to South Dakota State.

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Tue, 21 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

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Zach Johnson always feels good at Colonial

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:26:00 EDT

Zach Johnson always feels good when he gets to Colonial.

Big 12 delays baseball tournament after tornado

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:00 EDT

The Big 12 is delaying the start of its baseball tournament in Oklahoma City after this week's deadly tornado.

Beam her up: Gabby Douglas is back in the gym

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 EDT

By NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer Gabby Douglas is back in the gym.

Allgaier thrives despite changes to NASCAR team

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

NASCAR Nationwide driver Justin Allgaier started the season with a new car, a new crew chief and a relatively new pit crew.

New wrestling rules used in LA exhibition

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

American Jordan Oliver had a late takedown to beat Russia's Magomed Kurbanaliev in the opening match Sunday in United 4 Wrestling, a three-team exhibition at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

Saturday's Iowa Track Results

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Girls 800 Sprint Medley 1A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 4A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 2A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 3A Finals

Friday's Iowa Track Results

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:36:00 EDT

Girls Distance Medley 1A Finals

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:27:00 EDT

Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout.

Ex-US captain Reyna to direct NYC soccer team

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:16:00 EDT

A day after New York City FC was born, Claudio Reyna became the team's first employee.

Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:16:00 EDT

The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.

Trout hits for cycle, drives in 5, Angels rout M's

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:26:00 EDT

Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements.

Straily, Cespedes push A's past Rangers 1-0

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:26:00 EDT

Oakland rookie right-hander Dan Straily was well aware of the ace pitcher and the powerful lineup he was facing.

Canseco player-coach in indy league _ for a series

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:05:00 EDT

Jose Canseco is back in the independent United League as a player-coach. At least for one series.

Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 EDT

Indians closer Chris Perez deactivated his Twitter account following two rough outings, and after receiving a slew of negative comments.

Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play in 2015.

Giants' Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:46:00 EDT

Ryan Vogelsong felt the best he had in months, then it all ended on one painful swing.

Nats reliever breaks pitching hand punching locker

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:45:00 EDT

On a night the Washington Nationals welcomed back slugger Bryce Harper, the team learned it will be without reliever Ryan Mattheus after he broke his hand punching a locker.