I've got two hometowns: Sioux Falls, SD and Columbus, OH. After spending a couple years of my youth in Ohio, my family moved to Sioux Falls where I attended and graduated from Sioux Falls Christian. There, I played a little football and baseball (1B/3B/P). The next chapter of my life took me an hour southeast of Sioux Falls to Dordt College in Sioux Center, IA. At Dordt, I write sports for the school paper, edit the sports section, broadcast multiple sports (soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and softball), work at the campus radio station (KDCR 88.5 FM), and I enjoyed a spell covering high school football and basketball at the N'West Iowa Review. When I'm not writing, I'm watching my Northeast Ohio and Buckeye brethren or playing intramural softball. I appreciate you reading and listening.
Christian Zylstra
Von Miller Gets Sentimental, Gifts Wine to AFC West Foes
Von Miller is better known for his quarterback-killing ways on the football field, but it turns out he's a pretty sentimental guy when he unlaces his Yeezy cleats and hangs up the pads for the day.
Most Intriguing Bowl Matchups (Non-Playoff Edition)
The bowl season is upon us, and with that comes many intriguing bowl matchups. Obviously, the College Football Playoff matchups are among the most intriguing, but there are a handful of non-Playoff games that could feature just as much excitement and drama.
Athlete of the Week: Austin Johnson, Roosevelt High School
Failure is frightening. It's a force strong enough to impose upon the most talented people and stop them in their tracks. But failure can also be a powerful motivator.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 13
Big Ten football held the national stage yesterday and didn't disappoint. Ohio State and Michigan, despite losing the Big Ten East to Penn State, proved its rivalry is renewed and that the Big Ten might just be good enough to book two tickets to the College Football Playoff.
Athlete of the Week: Lexi Koltz, Roosevelt High School
It's hard enough to win one state championship during a high school career, let alone three consecutive state titles. But that's exactly what this week's Athlete of the Week accomplished during her softball career at Roosevelt High School.
Why Jurgen Klinsmann Had to Go
The U.S. Soccer Federation announced the firing of its manager, Jurgen Klinsmann, this past Monday, Nov. 21.
Big Ten Championship Game Scenarios
The final week of the Big Ten college football regular season is upon us, yet we have no clear indication as to who will be playing in Indianapolis on Dec. 3.
Big Ten Power Rankings: Week 12
There wasn't much shake up in this week's edition of our Big Ten Power Rankings as the top-six teams held serve despite close finishes for those sitting on top. Michigan State found a way to climb a couple steps out of the Big Ten cellar.
Best of Mannequin Challenge in Sports
As I'm sure many of you are aware, there's a new Internet trend going viral, and those in the world of sports have taken notice.
Don’t Forget About the Other North Dakota Football Team
Everyone is familiar with North Dakota State Bison football and its current five-year run of consecutive FCS national championships. But there's another football program in North Dakota that's on quite the run and hopes to make noise in the FCS Playoffs:
The University of North Dakota Fighting Hawks...