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Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise

Kings owner will no longer operate WNBA franchise

The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.

New Nov 20, 2009 | 3:05 pm

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson

Knicks' Answer: No to Allen Iverson

The New York Knicks won't sign Allen Iverson, believing any short-term gain would hinder their plans to build for the future.

Nov 20, 2009 | 11:30 am

Hunter plans bargaining meeting with Stern soon

NBA players' association director Billy Hunter plans another negotiating session soon with commissioner David Stern, and here's something that might come up.

Nov 20, 2009 | 9:35 am

College Basketball: Hardrockers looking to end skid

The South Dakota School of Mines men’s basketball team will look to snap a three-game losing streak and pick up its first road win of the season tonight when the Hardrockers travel to face Johnson and Wales (Colo.) for a 7 p.m. game.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:15 pm | (0) Comments

Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better

Both Iverson and the Knicks deserve better

It's painfully clear to everyone but the management of the New York Knicks that there's only one question to which Allen Iverson remains "The Answer."

Nov 19, 2009 | 6:30 pm

Iverson clears waivers, becomes free agent

Allen Iverson has cleared waivers and is free to sign with any NBA team.

Nov 19, 2009 | 4:55 pm

NYC groups sue to block deal for Nets arena

Opponents of the Brooklyn arena planned for the New Jersey Nets have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn a state agency's approval of the project.

Nov 19, 2009 | 2:00 pm

AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting

AP source: Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told The Associated Press on Thursday.

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:50 am

Arenas waiting for 1 million followers to tweet

Gilbert Arenas is waiting for an audience.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:15 am

Source: Retired NBA star Jayson Williams to take plea deal in shooting case, will face prison.

Nov 19, 2009 | 8:00 am

Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more game

Shaq (shoulder) to sit out at least 1 more game

Shaquille O'Neal could miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' next couple of games with a strained shoulder.

Nov 18, 2009 | 11:00 pm

Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Nowitzki's 41 points lead Mavs over Spurs in OT

Dirk Nowitzki scored 11 of his season-high 41 points in overtime and the short-handed Dallas Mavericks held on to beat the injury-depleted San Antonio Spurs 99-94 on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 10:45 pm

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Clippers 106-91

Gay, Randolph lead Grizzlies over Clippers 106-91

Rudy Gay and Zach Randolph scored 21 points apiece and the Memphis Grizzlies won their second straight, 106-91 over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:45 pm

Rack leads No. 25 Mississippi St over Utah Valley

Alexis Rack scored 16 points to lead No. 25 Mississippi State to an 81-35 victory over Utah Valley on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:25 pm

Celtics rebound with 109-95 win over Warriors

Celtics rebound with 109-95 win over Warriors

Rajon Rondo scored 12 of his season high-matching 18 points in the third quarter and the Boston Celtics rebounded from a two-game skid with a 109-95 win over the short-handed Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2009 | 8:25 pm

Together again: Auriemma shrugs off Summitt spat

It's safe to say that Geno Auriemma and Pat Summitt didn't spend much time catching up in Texas.

Nov 18, 2009 | 12:00 am

Men's basketball: Black Hills State falls to Chadron State, drops to 3-4 overall

Chadron State picked up its first win with a 80-73 non-conference win over Black Hills State at the Young Center on Tuesday night in a men’s college basketball game.

Nov 17, 2009 | 11:40 pm | (0) Comments

Stevens' Wright inks with Wolves

Kaitlyn Wright’s dream of being a college and professional athlete revolved around playing basketball.

Nov 17, 2009 | 10:20 pm | (0) Comments

Area Scene: Ferdinand named coach of the year

Rapid City Stevens head football coach Paul Ferdinand was recently named the Region 4 coach of the year by the South Dakota Football Coaches Association.

Nov 17, 2009 | 10:15 pm | (1) Comments

LeBron believes he could star in NFL

LeBron James watched the Cleveland Browns get shut out by Baltimore on Monday night and came to one simple conclusion: He could help.

Nov 17, 2009 | 6:25 pm

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