Sam Tastad

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.

Final Four Preview: Which Two Teams Will Meet in Monday’s Championship?

The 2016 Final Four is about 24 hours away and it's set to tip-off at NRG Arena in Houston Saturday evening with two high-flying match-ups that shouldn't disappoint. The first game is match-up of two two-seeds, Villanova and Oklahoma...

Rodgers Throws Another Hail Mary, Yet Cardinals Win in Overtime

The Arizona Cardinals outlasted the Green Bay Packers in overtime in one of the craziest playoff games in NFL history, 26-20 Saturday night in the desert. The fifth-seeded Packers led the second-seeded Cardinals, 13-10, heading into the fourth quarter...

Packers, Cardinals Meet Again, This Time in NFC Divisional Playoffs

Three weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times and handed the Green Bay Packers a 38-8 loss. Now, it's the playoffs and the Packers are coming off a 35-18 win over the Washington Redskins last weekend the Wild Card playoffs...

Packers’ Offense Explodes for 35 Points in Wild Card Win Over Redskins

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay offense came to life Sunday and won its postseason opener on the road over the Washington Redskins, 35-18, in the Wild Card playoffs. The first quarter started off like the last few games after Washington went ahead 5-0 on a safety and field goal...

Packers Travel to Washington To Open Playoffs

The the fifth-seeded Green Bay Packers head to Washington to play the fourth-seeded Redskins Sunday. Washington is 9-7, has won its last four games and is 6-2 at home this season. After starting the month of December by winning its first three games, the Packers have lost their last two games and finished the season with a 10-6 record...

Green Bay Packers Head to Oakland to Take On the Raiders

The Green Bay Packers travel to Oakland Sunday to face the Raiders. The Packers will try to win their third straight game and improve to 10-4. Green Bay holds a one-game lead over Minnesota (8-5) in the NFC North standings. The Vkings play the Chicago Bears Sunday...

Green Bay’s Rushing Attack Helps Packers Handle Dallas Cowboys

Eddie Lacy and James Starks were a two-headed running monster and helped the Green Bay Packers rush for 230 total yards in their 28-7 win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday at Lambeau Field. It was the first time since Oct. 25, 2009 against Cleveland that Green Bay rushed for 200 yards...

Packers Host Cowboys at Lambeau Field Sunday

The last time the Green Bay Packers hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field, they advanced to the NFC Championship game last year. Remember that game? Yes, that's when Dez Bryant's catch wasn't a ruled a catch and Aaron Rodgers limped on a bad calf and led the Packers to the NFC title game...

Packers Honor Favre, Fall to Bears on Thanksgiving

While a loss stings, it was still a special Thanksgiving night for the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. At halftime, Favre walked out of the tunnel and to midfield at Lambeau to a roar of cheers from Packers fans. It was bonechilling...

Packers Win on Road at TCF Bank Stadium Against Vikings

The Green Bay Packers picked up a big victory on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday. The Packers defeated the Vikings, 30-13, and snapped a three-game losing streak. With the win, Green Bay avoided falling two games behind Minnesota in the division race...