SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Sioux Falls police have released details on Tuesday’s collision that killed a Pedestrian in Sioux Falls.

The incident occurred just after 5:30 pm at West 26th Street and South Lake Avenue on Tuesday.

According to police, 49-year-old Kelly Schwarz of Sioux Falls was heading east on 26th Street when he hit a 65-year-old pedestrian.

Once on the scene, first responders performed life-saving efforts, but the victim later died in the hospital.

Schwarz was arrested for third-degree DWI.

The investigation is still ongoing.

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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – We’re one step closer to the opening of one of the biggest developments in the Tucson area.

Early Wednesday, Dec. 17, the community gathered for a ceremony celebrating the final beam being placed for the Mosaic Quarter indoor iceplex.

This build and the field house for indoor sports like basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and badminton are all part of Phase I of the project.

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Family, project partners, and prominent members of the community gathered to sign the Mosaic Quarter banner and celebrate the final beam being placed.

And Mosaic Quarter CEO Frank Knott praised everyone who has worked on the build.

“I’m more happy for them that they get to see the last piece of infrastructure on the building,” Knott said.

But he added it’s much more than just a building, they really wanted to make something meaningful for the community. That involved a lot of research and community outreach.

“When you’re asking people questions and just listening, it’s an incredibly easy process, especially for a guy that’s not from here originally,” Knott said.

County Supervisor Rex Scott praised the project and the Knott family’s dedication to lifting up the community.

“Youth sports can change lives,” Scott said. “And that has been a guiding belief and a guiding principle.”

Although the structure is in place, there’s still a lot of work to be done on the 175,000-square-foot ice plex, which is expected to be finished in early 2027.

The billion-dollar project is privately financed and uses no taxpayer money.

Scott said the potential economic impact for our region is more than $12 billion.

“One of the most significant public-private partnerships,” Scott said. “Not just in southern Arizona, but throughout the state.”

This first phase alone costs $425 million, and Knott and his family said they have stayed on budget and on time.

And Knott said there’s a reason for that.

“We plan everything out as if there’s going to be a calamity every day,” Knott said. “And so, for us, this is the reward we all get for extreme logistical planning.”

The iceplex will bring in traveling teams, host events for the University of Arizona, and offer recreational memberships for the community.

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From left: Lisa Licata, Sr. Director of Youth Sports Administrators for National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS); Jerry Arrington, Youth Sports and Fitness Director at Fort Belvoir; and John Engh, Executive Director of NAYS.

Fort Belvoir Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Youth Sports

Exercise and physical activity play key roles in quality of life, health and mental fitness, according to the World Health Organization, and Fort Belvoir Families have been reaping the benefits of an innovative Fort Belvoir program that has recently been awarded by the National Alliance of Youth Sports (NAYS).

Jerry Arrington, Fort Belvoir’s Youth Sports and Fitness Director, said he was thrilled to see their Pre-K Health, Fitness and Wellness program earn such praise, as it delivers action-packed activities, fun challenges and interactive lessons.

“To manage a sports program, you have to start developing the young kids to feed into the program as they get older,” Arrington said. “We have a Start SMART program for kids 3-to-5 years old, which covers baseball football basketball, tennis and soccer.”

The outreach program covers many areas that are helping young children build that all-important foundation that can help forge healthy habits and lead to embracing active lifestyles. Executing this initiative at three of the base’s Child Development Centers provides a valuable sports and fitness segment that introduces skills needed for soccer, basketball, football and other team sports in a stress-free setting.

Classes begin with a song and a warm-up, helping kids latch onto the importance of preparing their bodies and minds for activity. Relay races and cone drills are woven into the sessions, giving kids the chance to experience and learn about teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance.

Sessions culminate with yoga, as kids get to twist and turn their young bodies into calming poses while learning the art of relaxing and re-setting.

“The program encompasses developing team bonds and camaraderie,” Arrington says. “Plus, they get the chance to learn, have fun, and be successful.”

The department’s partnership with the Child and Youth Nutritionists has enabled children to learn about the importance of healthy nutrition and hydration choices through movement-based lessons.  

Moms and Dads report that their kids are practicing stretches, dances and exercises at home while talking about teamwork and their favorite yoga poses.

And teachers have seen noticeable improvements in attention spans, behavior and peer interaction.

George Dickson, Director of Family Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), said the sports and fitness programs help to prepare the mind and bodies of Fort Belvoir children.

“We offer Sports and Fitness programs for all four seasons to keep our children moving and learning skills that will stay with them for their entire life,” Dickson said. “We are all very proud of our CYS Sports and Fitness Team and for being recognized by the National Alliance for Youth Sports.”

Founded in 1981, NAYS is focused on educating volunteer coaches on their roles and responsibilities. To date, NAYS Coach Training & Membership has educated more than four million member-coaches worldwide.

This is the second major award for Arrington at Fort Belvoir, who modestly credits his team.

“It’s about the staff that work with me,” said Arrington. “I’ve got a great staff – they do a tremendous job.”

Dickson said he could not agree more with that sentiment, and what it means for Fort Belvoir Families, proclaiming “Fort Belvoir Child and Youth Services (CYS) Sports and Fitness Programs are the best in the US Army!”

Paul Lara, Fort Belvoir Public Affairs Specialist

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WWBT) – Chesterfield County has announced the newest round of athletes to be inducted into its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame class.

The Hall of Fame celebrates athletes, coaches, and community leaders whose achievements have shaped the region’s sports landscape.

This year’s inductees include:

LaRee Sugg (golf) – A Matoaca High School graduate, Sugg was a standout UCLA golfer and the third African American woman on the LPGA Tour. She currently serves as the Deputy Director of Athletics at the University of Richmond.

Morgan Moses (football) – A Meadowbrook High School standout, Moses was a University of Virginia offensive lineman who was chosen by Washington in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. A veteran of four different NFL franchises, he is also the founder of the Morgan Moses Foundation.

Stan Morgan (cross country) – A Midlothian High School coach whose distance running program earned 14 state championships and 37 regional titles, Morgan is a strong supporter of the running community and Pocahontas State Park trails.

Will Bates (men’s soccer) – A two-time state champion at Thomas Dale High School, Bates was a University of Virginia soccer standout, who played on the U.S. Under-18 National Team and was drafted by the Seattle Sounders of the MLS in 2013.

Along with the induction, two new awards will be given out, the Rudi Johnson Community Impact award and the Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete of the Year award.

The Rudi Johnson Community Impact Award is named in honor of the late Thomas Dale High School and Cincinnati Bengals standout. It recognizes an individual whose decades of service have made a lasting impact on youth sports.

This year’s recipient:

Sherman Litton – A leader in youth sports and community development for more than four decades, Litton served as president of the Beulah Athletic Association, helping to expand opportunities for young athletes.

The Play Chesterfield Scholar Athlete finalists are made up of 22 high school athletes.

Two of the finalists will be named the 2026 Scholar Athletes of the Year and have their names added to the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame Wall. The county says this symbolizes the connection between Chesterfield’s storied past and its next generation of leaders.

Each inductee will have their name permanently added to the Sports Hall of Fame Wall located at River City Sportsplex.

The 2026 Sports Hall of Fame Banquet will be held Friday, April 17, at 5:30 p.m., at the Stonebridge Recreation Center.

More details and ticket information can be found here.

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LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) – One man was taken to jail after he was accused of threatening to kill a physician.

On Dec. 10, a complaint warrant was obtained, which ultimately led to the arrest of Richard Devin Wyatt, 26, of Whitesburg.

Whitesburg police told WYMT that Wyatt made threats to kill Dr. Shane McDougal at the ARH Clinic in Whitesburg.

We are told those threats were made during a number of days leading up to the warrant being obtained.

He was charged with terroristic threatening in the third degree.

Wyatt was taken to the Letcher Co. Jail.

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The third annual World Basketball Day will take place on Dec. 21.

NEW YORK — The NBA family and the global basketball community, including the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), USA Basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), will celebrate the third annual World Basketball Day on Sunday, Dec. 21 by engaging hundreds of millions of youth and fans in the U.S. and around the world through clinics, social media campaigns, in-arena activities and more.

In conjunction with World Basketball Day and the 175^th anniversary of the YMCA – where Dr. James Naismith first introduced the game of basketball in 1891 – the NBA and YMCA are announcing an extension of their longstanding relationship by collaborating on year-long youth basketball and community-focused programming that will support the YMCA and the 6 million youth it serves in the U.S. annually.  The collaboration will also feature renovations of some YMCA facilities across the country.

In celebration of World Basketball Day, the NBA’s global and localized social and digital media channels, which reach hundreds of millions of fans globally, will feature sound bites from NBA players about what World Basketball Day means to them, along with highlights of World Basketball Day activations around the world.  Additionally, in collaboration with local federations and partners, the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA and NBA Basketball School programs that reach tens of millions of youth and coaches worldwide each year will have access to a playbook with exclusive basketball training and education content.

Established in 2023 by the United Nations, World Basketball Day is observed annually on Dec. 21, the date Dr. James Naismith first introduced the game of basketball at the YMCA in Springfield, Mass., in 1891, and celebrates cross-cultural unity through a shared passion for the game and the values it represents.  Today, basketball is the fastest-growing sport in the world and the No. 2 sport globally.  NBA fans are encouraged to participate by tagging @nba, @nbacares and @jrnba on social media using the hashtag #WorldBasketballDay.

World Basketball Day will also serve as a “3-for-1 Day” in NBA All-Star Voting.  On Dec. 21, fans with an NBA ID can submit one ballot each day via the NBA App and NBA.com to have their vote count three times.

Below are additional World Basketball Day celebrations in the U.S. and around the world:

U.S.

• The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards will celebrate World Basketball Day through a variety of events and activities in their arenas, local markets and on their channels.
• On Dec. 13, the Gateway Region YMCA in St. Louis, which NBA champion Jayson Tatum (Celtics) attended as a child, hosted a youth basketball clinic and announced renovations to be made with support from NBA Cares and The Jayson Tatum Foundation.
• On World Basketball Day, former NBA player Taj Gibson will lead a Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA clinic in New York City for 200 youth from the YMCA of Greater New York.
• On World Basketball Day, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will host a basketball clinic in Springfield for youth from local YMCAs, led by former NBA player Michael Carter-Williams.
• The NBA, in collaboration with New York Cares, provided 150 Wilson basketballs to students across New York City as part of World Basketball Day and NBA Cares Season of Giving.
• The WNBA will highlight 21 ways to celebrate World Basketball Day on its social channels.
• The NBA G League will celebrate World Basketball Day on its social channels as part of the NBA G League Winter Showcase in Orlando, Fla.
• The NBA 2K League will celebrate World Basketball Day on its social channels and with a World Basketball Day-themed segment during the NBA 2K League Tournament 2 Finals between the Wizards and Spurs that will livestream on Twitch and take place at District E – the Wizards’ premier esports and entertainment venue.  Fans and youth in attendance will also be able to play NBA 2K alongside 2K League players and creators.
• A new World Basketball Day-themed T-shirt is available for sale at NBAStore.com and Fanatics.com.

 International

• On World Basketball Day, FIBA will announce the inductees to the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
• The NBA will honor Dr. Naismith, who was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada, on its localized channels in Canada.
• Nineteen coaches from the Africa Coaches Program – part of NBA Africa and the Basketball Africa League’s ongoing commitment to developing coaching talent across the continent – will conduct coaching clinics in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt, Eritrea, Gabon, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tunisia and Senegal.
• Local basketball players and content creators from Australia, Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines will be featured in World Basketball Day content across the NBA’s localized channels in those countries.  The NBA Stores in the Philippines will host World Basketball Day scavenger hunts where fans can win NBA merchandise and discounts at the stores.  Beginning on World Basketball Day, fans in the Philippines who purchase official NBA merchandise at the stores will also receive a complimentary World Basketball Day T-shirt while supplies last.
• Local creators and the basketball community in India will use the #WorldBasketballDay hashtag to share their favorite basketball memories on social media.
• The NBA’s localized channels in Latin America will celebrate World Basketball Day with educational content, multilingual assets and interactive posts highlighting basketball’s global impact.

Executive, Coach and Player Quotes

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver:

“World Basketball Day takes on a special meaning this year as we commemorate the 175^th anniversary of the YMCA, where the sport was first invented 134 years ago.  We are thrilled to join our many friends in the basketball community to celebrate the game’s impact and influence around the world.”

President and CEO of YMCA of the USA Suzanne McCormick:

“The YMCA and the NBA share a long-standing belief in the power of sport to build community.  As we celebrate the YMCA’s 175^th anniversary, World Basketball Day offers a meaningful moment to honor our history as the birthplace of basketball and to highlight its ongoing impact.  We are honored to join the NBA in celebrating a game that inspires connection, belonging, and personal growth for millions of young people.  This collaboration allows us to broaden our collective reach and ensure that the benefits of youth sports are felt in every community we serve.”

NBA champion and Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum:

“World Basketball Day is a chance to celebrate the game and impact it has on people everywhere.  Basketball has had such a positive influence on my life, and I hope I can pass along the joy and skills I’ve learned, both on-and-off the court, to the next generation.”

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert:

“World Basketball Day is a powerful reminder that this game has the unique ability to unite communities in every corner of the world.  As the WNBA continues to reach new heights on the court and in culture, we are dedicated to opening more doors – expanding access, visibility and opportunity so that girls around the globe can experience the joy and possibility that basketball creates.  We are proud to stand alongside the global basketball family in championing the next generation of leaders, superstars and game-changers who will carry this sport forward.”

NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim:

“The NBA G League is proud to celebrate the third annual World Basketball Day during the Winter Showcase Semifinals.  Our league remains committed to creating meaningful opportunities for players everywhere, and this celebration underscores how global that mission truly is.”

Basketball Africa League President Amadou Gallo Fall

“World Basketball Day underscores basketball’s unique ability to unite people, inspire ambition, and drive positive change around the world.  Through the Basketball Africa League, we are making a long-term investment in the future of the game across Africa by prioritizing leadership, education and opportunity at the grassroots and professional levels.  This year, 19 coaches from 13 countries will deliver coaching clinics to more than 600 coaches across the continent – amplifying knowledge, strengthening local ecosystems, and accelerating the growth of African basketball.  We are proud to join the global basketball community and the United Nations in celebrating a game that continues to open doors and bring communities together.”

NBA Take-Two Media CEO Andrew Perlmutter:

“At the NBA 2K League, we’ve seen firsthand how basketball inspires connection and competition in both physical and digital arenas.  We’re reminded that the values of teamwork, resilience and passion transcend borders – whether on the hardwood or in the virtual world playing hoops with friends.”

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis:

“World Basketball Day is a time to celebrate how a shared passion for basketball continues to unite us all as one global community.  It’s also a time to showcase how our sport has an exciting and positive force for good – both on-and-off the court.  From the grassroots level in every corner of the world to the elite stage, that collective love and pride in what basketball gives us all is something we not only embrace but also look to grow.  We can all use World Basketball Day as an opportunity to promote the game by encouraging family, friends and colleagues to pick up a ball and join our ever-growing global basketball community.”

USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley:

“As we celebrate World Basketball Day, we are grateful to be a part of the global basketball community.  Every year, USA Basketball has the opportunity to have our national teams visit places around the globe, exposing American players to new cities, countries, continents, and more importantly, fans and their cultures.  Further, we continue to grow the game in the U.S. through our USA Basketball Foundation and youth initiatives.  We’re proud to play a role in bringing the world together through the game of basketball.”

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker:

“As the global basketball community marks World Basketball Day and the anniversary of the game’s invention by Dr. James Naismith, the NCAA is proud to join the celebration.  College basketball is a life-changing experience for tens of thousands of young men and women annually, and we honor the skills and lessons the game teaches off the court as well as on it.  We come together with everyone who loves the global game of basketball to commemorate its beginnings on December 21st.”

Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame CEO John Doleva:

“World Basketball Day celebrates the impact of basketball and the game’s ability to unite a global community.  This day recognizes the invention of the game in 1981 by Dr. James Naismith at the YMCA International Training Academy, here in Springfield, Mass.  The YMCA’s early stewardship helped turn his modest creation into the worldwide sporting phenomenon we know it as today.  We are proud to commemorate this day by honoring the game’s original values and intent while also celebrating its milestones, growth and continued legacy.”

Indiana Pacers Head Coach and National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA) President Rick Carlisle:

“The NBCA is proud to stand alongside the global basketball community in celebrating World Basketball Day and the positive impact that the game has on youth and fans around the world.  For decades, NBA coaches have provided training, education, and mentoring opportunities to coaches around the world.  Coaches play a vital role in pushing the game forward, and the NBCA’s efforts will continue to have an impact on the next generation of American and international coaches and players.”

National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) CEO Dr. Karissa Niehoff:

“The NFHS is proud to join partners around the globe in celebrating World Basketball Day.  This day shines a spotlight on Dr. James Naismith’s extraordinary legacy and the spirit of amateur athletics that continues to unite communities everywhere.  His creativity sparked a sport that now connects millions, inspiring teamwork, opportunity and growth for students worldwide.  Today, we honor not only the origins of the game but also the enduring impact basketball has on learning, competition and community around the world.”