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GOETHE'S SPORTS BLOG Kevin Love won't win MVP, but he deserves consideration
Chances are that you've probably seen the last of Kevin Love for the remainder of the NBA season. Earlier this week, the Minnesota Timberwolves standout power forward suffered a mild concussion. With...
Posted on 4/13/12 at 10:40 PM
STAFF BLOG NEWS TRIBUNE ATTIC Photos of Duluth Central state basketball title celebration, 1961
March 1961 This month marks the 51st anniversary of the 1961 Duluth Central boys basketball team winning the state title with a 51-50 victory over Bemidji in the Twin Cities. Here are a few photos fr...
Posted on 3/21/12 at 1:20 PM
WESTERN WISCONSIN SPORTS Selecting all-conference teams is no easy task
Nothing causes more griping in high school sports than the selection of all-conference teams. It seems that nobody is totally happy with the results and there is always someone who gets shorted. Somet...
Posted on 3/20/12 at 11:43 AM
THE FLENSBURGER FILES March Madness regarding Moving
Back in the late 1970s when basketball was predominantly a mens sport, sports columnist Brent Musberger coined the terminology March Madness, which pertained to the NCAA college basketball tournament ...
Posted on 3/5/12 at 2:04 AM
UP NORTH SPORTS REPORT Pressure mounts for Bemidji State men's basketball team as it enters final six games of the regular season
he Bemidji State mens basketball team is anticipating its rematch against Minnesota State University, Moorhead on Saturday night (6 p.m.) at BSU Gymnasium. But the Beavers are not overlooking Fridays...
Posted on 2/9/12 at 9:17 PM
UMD names two finalists for men's basketball head coaching job 
Minnesota Duluth has named two finalists to fill its men's basketball head coaching vacancy.
By News Tribune staff , May 01, 2012
Is Beasley’s stay with the 'Wolves finished?
After two up-and-down seasons with the Wolves, there’s no guarantee Michael Beasley will return for another.
By Dave Campbell , May 01, 2012
Superior’s Kontny gets another Division I offer
BASKETBALL: As an eighth-grader, Hailey Kontny was surprised to receive a scholarship offer from a Division I women’s basketball program.
By Rick Weegman , May 01, 2012
NBA: Brooklyn Nets release logos, colors
The team took another step in its transition from New Jersey to New York by unveiling a new logo and colors this morning.
By Associated Press report , April 30, 2012
Basketball: WNBA champion Lynx open training camp
The Lynx are holding their first practice of the new season today. All five starters will miss the start of camp while they finish their seasons overseas.
By Associated Press report , April 29, 2012
Wolves' Kahn: Only Rubio and Love are untouchable
It was a new day in Minnesota basketball, with Ricky Rubio throwing lob passes and Kevin Love stuffing the stat sheet in front of sellout crowd after sellout crowd.
By Jon Krawczynski , April 28, 2012
Wolves finish with a whimper
JaVale McGee scored 19 points to help the Nuggets lock down the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 131-102 victory over the Timberwolves on Thursday night.
By Jon Krawczynski , April 27, 2012
Victim of Duluth hit-and-run crash rebuilds a life, one memory at a time
RICK LUBBERS: When Alex Balluff shoots baskets with the Minnesota Timberwolves today, his parents will snap dozens of photos. Without those pictures, Alex, 20, won’t be able to re-create the memories of the special event once they inevitably evaporate from his short-term memory.
By Rick Lubbers , April 26, 2012
At School Board meeting, family and friends speak up for former Duluth East basketball coaches
Family members and other supporters of former East High School boys basketball coach Chuck Tolo asked for reinstatement of his position and an apology from the Duluth school district Tuesday night.
By Jana Hollingsworth , April 25, 2012
Kunze steps down as Duluth East girls basketball coach
Duluth East girls basketball head coach Bill Kunze is stepping down after six seasons leading the Greyhounds, including guiding them to the Class AAAA state tournament this past season.
By News Tribune staff , April 25, 2012
Wisconsin state girls basketball tournament switching cities
The boys tournament will remain in Madison but will be moved up to the second weekend in March due to scheduling conflicts.
By News Tribune staff , April 25, 2012
NBA: ’Wolves coach supports Barea speaking up after loss
Rick Adelman is trying to change the culture in Minnesota from one that accepts losing.
By Jon Krawczynski , April 25, 2012
College basketball: New AD, old coach Gophers basketball faces many issues
There are plenty of men’s basketball issues that need Norwood Teague's attention as he takes the helm at the University of Minnesota.
By Dave Campbell , April 25, 2012
Kunze steps down as Duluth East girls basketball coach
Duluth East girls basketball head coach Bill Kunze is stepping down after six seasons leading the Greyhounds, including guiding them to the state tournament this past season.
By News Tribune staff , April 24, 2012
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