Basketball

Feb. 16, 2026

Minnesota Gophers Complete Season Sweep Over Rival Wisconsin

The Gophers continue their hot streak with an 83-60 victory over the Badgers.

Feb. 16, 2026

Anthony Edwards Sides With Kevin Durant in Criticism of NBA All-Star Format

Minnesota's star guard does not have the answer to improve the All-Star game.

Feb. 16, 2026

Bemidji girls basketball falls short in comeback attempt

Cloquet edges Bemidji 46-44 at 218 Sports Showcase

Feb. 16, 2026

Bemidji High School boys basketball team dominates Hermantown

Lumberjacks cruise to 83-45 victory at Sanford Center in final game of 218 Sports Showcase

Feb. 16, 2026

RCTC Defeats Minnesota West in Men's Basketball

Five Yellowjackets score 8+ points in 60-49 victory

Feb. 16, 2026

Hibbing High School Girls Basketball Defeats Greyhounds

The HHS girls team is playing some of their best basketball this season.

Feb. 16, 2026

Georgetown Coach Ed Cooley Criticizes UConn Fans After Loss

Cooley says UConn's home arena should be "sold out every day" despite a reported sellout crowd.

Feb. 15, 2026

Anthony Edwards Declines NBA 'Face of the League' Role

Timberwolves star prefers to focus on playing, not fame

Feb. 15, 2026

Senior forward Leah Lenz inspires Cobbers victory in first career start

Lenz scores five points in the opening three minutes to spark Concordia women to home victory.

Feb. 15, 2026

Abilene Christian Wildcats Defeat Tarleton State Texans 73-59

Bradyn Hubbard scores 19 points to lead the Wildcats to victory

Feb. 15, 2026

Sanford Center Transforms from Hockey to Basketball for 218 Sports Showcase

Venue staff work quickly to convert the hockey arena into a basketball court for high school and college hoops tournaments.

Feb. 15, 2026

Gophers Missing Frontcourt Starter Against Washington

Minnesota will be severely shorthanded on Saturday night in Seattle.

Feb. 15, 2026

No. 3 Houston Downs Kansas State 78-64

Emanuel Sharp scores 23 points to lead the Cougars to their sixth straight win.

Feb. 14, 2026

Hayfield Athlete's T-Shirt Collection Fosters 'Friendly Rivalries'

Seth Pack's growing collection of team shirts from opposing schools highlights the inclusive spirit of high school sports in southeastern Minnesota.

Feb. 14, 2026

Anthony Edwards' Accidental Burner IG Live Reignites Kevin Durant's Social Media Legacy

The Minnesota Timberwolves star's slip-up has fans buzzing about NBA players' use of alternative social media accounts.

Feb. 14, 2026

Boys basketball roundup: NLS earns a win at Litchfield

Wildcats out-shoot Dragons 63-57 in Wright County Conference game

Feb. 14, 2026

Hayfield/Schaeffer Academy girls win Gopher East title

Vikings defeat Kenyon-Wanamingo 54-42 to advance to Gopher Championship game

Feb. 14, 2026

Southland Rebel Girls End Regular Season with Victory

Southland girls basketball team defeats Spring Grove/Mabel-Canton 57-50 in final regular season game.

Feb. 14, 2026

Murray County Central defeats Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda in close game

Rebels hold off multiple comeback attempts in 65-55 victory

Feb. 14, 2026

Brainerd Warriors Dominate Detroit Lakes in Girls Basketball

The Brainerd girls basketball team cruised to a victory over Detroit Lakes on Friday night.