BASKETBALL

U.S. wins first meeting with Iran, stays unbeaten

ISTANBUL (AP) — In the political arena, Iran vs. the United States is a matchup that gets attention. In a basketball arena, not so much.

September 02, 2010

U.S. survives test, beats Brazil

ISTANBUL (AP) — The shot bounced off the back rim, then the front, then finally fell out. With that, the United States walked off the court with a victory, and another warning: A world championship won’t come easily for this young team — if it comes at all.

August 31, 2010

Coach K tries again to put U.S. on top of the world

ISTANBUL (AP) — Mike Krzyzewski’s college kids were overmatched, his NBA All-Stars a bit unready. Now he will try with a team that’s somewhere in between. An 0-for-2 showing in the world championships is the only real blemish in Krzyzewski’s resume, something he gets to work on starting Saturday when the United States opens against Croatia.

August 28, 2010

U.S. pounds Greece

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The United States breezed to one last exhibition victory before the start of the world basketball championships, not that coach Mike Krzyzewski seemed to care.

August 26, 2010

Bison, Sioux to meet in hoops

Ladies and gentlemen, start your rivalry. North Dakota State and the University of North Dakota will resume their century-old men’s basketball series Saturday, Dec. 11 at the Fargodome. What’s been talked about for years was made official Tuesday.

By By Jeff Kolpack , Forum Communications Co. , August 25, 2010

Love named to Team USA national squad

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named to the team that will represent the United States at the world championships in Turkey.

August 25, 2010

Mbakwe returns to Gophers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Mbakwe’s yearlong exile from basketball is finally over, which is why he couldn’t stop smiling on Monday.

August 24, 2010

Augustus, Lynx end season with a win

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Seimone Augustus scored 25 points to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 83-79 in overtime on Sunday.

August 23, 2010

Durant, U.S. edge Spain

MADRID (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim called for a switch to his trademark “Orange” 2-3 zone with the United States clinging to a one-point lead.

August 23, 2010

Big blow for JC: Knee injury sidelines Jimmies’ Schuneman

Greg Ulland’s first year as the head women’s basketball coach at his alma mater was already going to be challenging. Six of the top seven scorers from last season’s 27-win team graduated, leaving point guard Kellie Schuneman as the only starter back. Unfortunately for both, Ulland’s job recently got harder. While playing summer league basketball in Minneapolis earlier this month, Schuneman suffered a major knee injury, which required surgery on Wednesday in Bloomington, Minn. As a result, the 5-foot-5 point guard will be out for the season, although she will return for the 2011-12 season. Not surprisingly she already has begun the grueling 6-9 month rehab process.

By David Selvig , August 20, 2010

Braves acquire Lee from Cubs

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves bulked up for the playoff race Wednesday, acquiring first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs. The Braves sent three minor league pitchers to the Cubs, none of them considered top-level prospects.

August 19, 2010

U.S. looks to build culture

MADRID (AP) — Coach Mike Krzyzewski sees the world championships as more than a chance for the United States to win a title. He wants to build a culture to ensure the NBA’s best players take part in future tournaments. The U.S. will be looking to end a 16-year drought at the Aug. 28-Sept. 12 worlds in Turkey without a single player from the Olympic gold-medal-winning team two years ago.

August 19, 2010

LeBron tells GQ he isn’t sure owner “ever cared”

MIAMI (AP) — Adding a new layer to the rift between LeBron James and Dan Gilbert, the NBA’s two-time reigning MVP and new Miami Heat forward has told GQ magazine that he isn’t sure the Cleveland Cavaliers owner “ever cared” about him during their time together.

August 18, 2010

Ulland lands first recruit in versatile Minnesotan

Greg Ulland has landed his first recruit as head coach of the Jamestown College women’s basketball team. Kadie Savage, of Princeton, Minn., has given the Jimmies a verbal commitment and plans to attend the school and play basketball and compete in track and field.

August 18, 2010

T’Wolves planning to modify uniforms again

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves are changing their look again. Not just on the roster, where the Wolves have made several alterations again this summer. But on their backs, where they’ll wear a slightly modified uniform for their 22nd season in the NBA.

August 17, 2010