basketball

Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has been named as a Western Conference All Star reserve.  This marks the 2nd straight year Love has been named an All Star.  Love is averaging 25 points and 13.7 rebounds a game this season.  Love also says he’ll participate in the 3-point shooting challenge at the All Star game too...

The 22nd ranked Wisconsin Badgers beat the Gopher men’s basketball team 68-61 in overtime Thursday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.  Minnesota came from down 13 points in the 2nd half to tie the game at 51 and had a chance to win the game at the end of regulation but shot attempts by Andre Hollins and Austin Hollins did not go in for the Gophers...

Will Ferrell is currently shooting his next movie 'Dog Fight' in New Orleans. After work the other night he decided to go over to the New Orleans Arena and catch the game between the Hornets and the Chicago Bulls - which sounds pretty normal right? Until he decided to grab the mic and do the announcing himself...watch the video to see how he does.

The Timberwolves lost 85-80 at Memphis Wednesday night to snap their 3-game winning streak.  J.J. Barea led the Wolves with 17 points and 6 assists, Derrick Williams added 13 points and 9 rebounds and Ricky Rubio chipped in 4 points, 1 assist and 7 rebounds in 28 minutes for Minnesota...

The Timberwolves beat Sacramento 86-84 Tuesday night at Target Center without their top scorer and rebounder, Kevin Love who is serving a 2-game suspension for stomping on the face of Houston forward Luis Scola.  Derrick Williams started in place of Love and scored 14 points and added 8 rebounds...

The Gopher men’s basketball team won 69-61 at Nebraska Sunday afternoon to keep themselves alive for a NCAA tournament berth.  Minnesota trailed by 1 at halftime and got 40 points off the bench.  Chip Armelin led the Gophers with 15 points and Julian Welch added 10 points. Min ...

The Timberwolves rallied from down 18 points to take a 4th quarter lead but lose 106-101 Sunday night at Target Center.  Kevin Love led the Wolves with 33 points and 9 rebounds and Michael Beasley added 18 points for Minnesota.  Martell Webster chipped in 10 points and Brad Miller made his Timberwolves debut and had 3 points in 8 minutes for the Wolves...

The Timberwolves won 105-90 at Dallas Wednesday night to improve to 2-0 against the defending NBA champs this season.  Kevin Love led the Wolves with 31 points and 10 rebounds, Ricky Rubio added 17 points and 12 assists and Wayne Ellington added 16 points for Minnesota...

The 10th ranked Michigan State Spartans routed the Gopher men’s basketball team 68-52 Wednesday night in East Lansing, Michigan.  Minnesota trailed by 10 at halftime and cut the lead to as close as 5 points in the 2nd half.  Rodney Williams led the Gophers with 15 points and both Joe Coleman and Julian Welch each added 9 points...

The Timberwolves lost at home to Houston 107-92 Monday night at Target Center.  Former Timberwolves executive and head coach Kevin McHale is now the head coach for the Rockets and made his return to Minnesota.  Kevin Martin led the Rockets with 31 points...

The Gopher men’s basketball team defeated Northwestern 75-52 at Williams Arena Sunday afternoon.  Minnesota jumped all over Northwestern early and led 41-24 at halftime.  Joe Coleman led the Gophers with 16 points and 5 rebounds and Julian Welch added 14 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Minnesota...

Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio is 3rd among guards in the Western Conference in the All Star voting.  Rubio has received 133,520 votes and trails 2nd place Chris Paul of the L.A. Clippers by 460,000 votes for 2nd place.  Kobe Bryant of the Lakers is the leader with 690,000 votes ...