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
Q&A with Mitchell Native Mike Miller at Legends
Mitchell native Mike Miller visited Sioux Falls on Saturday and stopped by the Sanford Pentagon for the Legends basketball clinic.
Q&A with Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway at Legends on Friday
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway talked with ESPN 99.1's Sam Tastad before Friday afternoon's Sanford Legends event at Kirkeby-Over Stadium at Augustana.
Q&A with Former Denver Broncos Running Back Terrell Davis at Legends on Friday
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis stopped by Kirkeby-Over Stadium at Augustana on Friday afternoon to play football with kids of all ages.
Should the Minnesota Vikings Re-Sign Kevin Williams?
Kevin Williams is talking with the Minnesota Vikings again.
Dave Winfield on Playing for the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner, and Coming to SF Next Week
Baseball Hall of Fame outfielder Dave Winfield joined Jeff Thurn on Thursday's edition of Overtime.
Athlete of the Week: Riley Danielson, West Central Trojans
As a senior, Riley Danielson is finally running in the front for the West Central Trojans.
Old, New Faces for Canaries in 2014
The weather is trying to warm up as the Sioux Falls Canaries are getting ready for another summer of baseball at the Birdcage.
NFC North Draft Preview: Who Might Each Team Draft?
The NFC North is filled with superstars; Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews, Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall, Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, and Adrian Peterson all reign supreme in the Black and Blue Division.
Rick Spielman on Mike Zimmer, Offseason Moves, NFL Draft, Johnny Manziel, and More
Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman joined ESPN 99.1's Jeff Thurn on Monday's edition of Overtime.
Spielman discusses letting Leslie Frazier go, and hiring Mike Zimmer as head coach:
"You know those are all very difficult decisions, but when we decided to make the change, we went through our head coaching process very thorough, ended up interviewing seven guys with our ownership,
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger to Minnesota Vikings?
The Minnesota Vikings own the eighth pick in May's NFL Draft, and there's plenty of speculation of the team taking a quarterback.
Who might that signal-caller be?