Globetrotters play game on ice rink in New York

By RICK FREEMAN

The Harlem Globetrotters have found a new way to beat the Washington Generals _ on ice.

Feb 09, 2010 | 3:00 pm

Lynx star Augustus says she'll be ready for season

Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus is on track to start the WNBA season.

Feb 09, 2010 | 2:50 pm

Spurs G Hill apologizes for nude photos

San Antonio Spurs guard George Hill is apologizing for nude pictures of himself that were recently posted online.

Feb 09, 2010 | 2:45 pm

Shock may make move without 2 All-Stars

By JEFF LATZKE

One of the last things the Detroit Shock did before they moved to Oklahoma was announce that All-Stars Deanna Nolan and Katie Smith had agreed to contract extensions.

Feb 09, 2010 | 9:55 am

Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game

By BETH HARRIS

Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle.

Feb 09, 2010 | 12:30 am

Avalanche's Koci suffers broken hand against Blues

Colorado Avalanche forward David Koci broke his right hand in the team's game against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.

Feb 08, 2010 | 10:40 pm

College Basketball: BHSU men move back into top 25

Journal staff

The Black Hills men’s basketball team crept back into the land of the ranked.

Feb 08, 2010 | 10:05 pm | (0) Comments

Monday, Feb. 8 Varsity Scoreboard

MONDAY'S SOUTH DAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCORES

Feb 08, 2010 | 9:15 pm | (0) Comments

Regional College Basketball: Big first half helps Coyote women down Sioux Falls

Journal staff

VERMILLION — The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team built a commanding 35-9 halftime lead and rolled to a 62-39 win over the University of Sioux Falls in nonconference action Monday night in Vermillion.

Feb 08, 2010 | 9:10 pm | (0) Comments

Kahn: Wolves deadline trade would be minor at most

By DAVE CAMPBELL

The Minnesota Timberwolves remain focused on evaluation and determination of the core players they'll commit to beyond this rebuilding season and the approaching NBA trade deadline doesn't factor in to that process, president of basketball operations David Kahn said Monday.

Feb 08, 2010 | 5:45 pm

High School Boys Basketball: Win gives Sturgis a shot in the arm

Padraic Duffy Journal staff

Sturgis head basketball coach Orion Thompson knew his team could beat top-ranked Huron on Saturday on the road.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:55 pm | (0) Comments

High School Basketball: Top teams stay the same in polls

Journal staff

The top six teams in the South Dakota Sportswriters Association high school basketball polls all remained the same this week, but only one, Corsica-Stickney in the Class B boys’ ranks, is a unanimous choice for the top spot this week.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:30 pm | (0) Comments

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Cavaliers remove water fountains from home arena

By MEGHAN BARR

Thirsty basketball fans cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers will have to wait at a concession stand the next time they want a sip of water.

Feb 08, 2010 | 4:05 pm

Pacers C Foster out for season with back injury

Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury.

Feb 08, 2010 | 3:10 pm

West could return on Tuesday

Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup when Cleveland hosts New Jersey on Tuesday.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:45 pm

Bobcats C Chandler close to return, won't start

By MIKE CRANSTON

Tyson Chandler arrived in Charlotte recovering from ankle and toe surgery. After slogging through the first third of the season with unimpressive results, he was shelved again with a stress reaction in his left foot.

Feb 08, 2010 | 1:25 pm

High School Rewind: Good tests, tough teams

Journal staff

A pair of No. 2-ranked Rapid City teams - Rapid City Central and St. Thomas More - took losses Saturday at Augustana's Elmen Center after slow starts to their respective games.

Feb 07, 2010 | 4:10 pm | (0) Comments

Could labor issues overshadow NBA All-Star week?

By BRIAN MAHONEY

The NFL's party week was briefly interrupted by a sobering message about the league's labor situation.

Feb 07, 2010 | 1:55 pm

FBI investigated letters sent to Pistons' Daly

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER

The FBI investigated a series of threatening letters sent to Detroit Pistons coach Chuck Daly at the height of his team's success during the 1989-90 "Bad Boys" championship era, newly released government records show.

Feb 07, 2010 | 7:15 am