basketball

During a USA Basketball scrimmage last night in Las Vegas, Indiana Pacers all-star Paul George fractured both his tibia and fibula in a gruesome accident, putting his 2014-15 season in jeopardy.

Following the departure of Rick Adelman from the head coaching role for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the end of the 2013-2014 season, the team has found difficulty in filling the vacancy.

The 2014 March tournament season continues with Minnesota and Wisconsin Girls State Tournaments kicking off this week. The Northland has two representatives in Minneapolis and one in Green Bay as action kicks off this week.

As the Superior Spartans prepare for their second straight trip to the WIAA Girls Basketball Tournament, senior forward Jessica Lindstrom is collection statewide accolades for her stellar performances on the court.

The Esko and Annandale boys basketball teams met this afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis, with the Eskimos playing for a chance to earn their first ever state basketball championship.

On a day when many were following the hockey action in St. Paul that included a game between Duluth East and Eagan, several local boys basketball teams competed for a chance to represent the area at Target Center next week.

Comedian Dave Chappelle has made the Twin Cities his home for the past week, doing a few shows at First Ave in Minneapolis. He will cap off his week with a shoot-around with members of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night.

While people focus on the Vikings shortcomings and quarterback controversy and the mess that is the Minnesota Twins, many forget that the most successful franchise in the state is the Minnesota Lynx.  Tonight, the Lynx completed a sweep over the Atlanta Dream to win their second WNBA title in three years.

It's true!  Pitino is coming to Minnesota!  Not legendary coach Rick Pitino, but the fruit of his loins.  Richard Pitino has reportedly committed to be the next Gophers basketball coach.

The 2013 NCAA Tournament and March Madness is here! Download your blank NCAA Tournament Bracket now!

I want to recognize and congratulate the Superior High School Girls Basketball team!  They will be advancing to their first WIAA State Girls Basketball Tournament in Green Bay since the year 1995!  Meet the team!

I can't remember the last time I saw the crowd in Minneapolis storm the court following a Gophers basketball game, but that was the scene Tuesday night as the Golden Gophers defeated the #1 ranked Indiana Hoosiers.