The Sioux Falls Skyforce defeated the Idaho Stampede 105-93 on Wednesday night at the Sioux Falls Arena. Adidas Player of the Game Greg Stiemsma recorded five blocks to raise his total to 137 and break Keith Closs’ record for blocks in a season (133).
Sioux Falls shot 50.0 percent (20-of-40) in the first half and led 50-44 at halftime.
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March 17, 2010
Skyforce Trample Stampede, 105-93
March 16, 2010
Krabbenhoft Returns To Skyforce
The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that the team has reacquired forward Joe Krabbenhoft. He will be in uniform tonight as the Skyforce hosts the Idaho Stampede. The active roster now stands at 10 players.
Krabbenhoft averaged 12.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in nine games (eight starts) for the Skyforce earlier this season before leaving the team on Dec.
Krabbenhoft averaged 12.4 points and 7.3 rebounds in nine games (eight starts) for the Skyforce earlier this season before leaving the team on Dec.
March 14, 2010
LT Spurns Vikings, Signs With Jets
The Jets have signed running back LaDainian Tomlinson to a two-year contract, adding an aging star to an offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season.
Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, confirmed the deal Sunday night. Tomlinson spent Friday with the Jets, capping it with dinner
with coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials.
Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, confirmed the deal Sunday night. Tomlinson spent Friday with the Jets, capping it with dinner
with coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials.
March 14, 2010
Skyforce Outlast Mad Ants 96-91
FThe Sioux Falls Skyforce outlasted the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in a fourth quarter battle to give them a 96-91 victory.
Alexander Johnson scored 11 first quarter points on 4 of 4 shooting to give the Skyforce a 24-18 lead. The Mad Ants tried to even the score in the second and found themselves down only 5 points going into the locker rooms at the half.
Alexander Johnson scored 11 first quarter points on 4 of 4 shooting to give the Skyforce a 24-18 lead. The Mad Ants tried to even the score in the second and found themselves down only 5 points going into the locker rooms at the half.
March 13, 2010
Span Inks New 5-Year Deal With Twins
The Minnesota Twins have signed center fielder Denard Span to a five-year, $16.5 million contract.
The agreement was announced on Saturday and includes a $9 million team option for 2015.
Span was Minnesota's first-round draft pick in 2002. He spent several years in the minor leagues before cementing a spot on the big league roster last year.
The agreement was announced on Saturday and includes a $9 million team option for 2015.
Span was Minnesota's first-round draft pick in 2002. He spent several years in the minor leagues before cementing a spot on the big league roster last year.
March 13, 2010
Unsigned Tomlinson Goes Home After Visit With Jets
LaDainian Tomlinson is heading home to San Diego to consider his options after spending a day with the New York Jets
and leaving without a deal.
The free-agent running back was on a flight Saturday morning after his visit. He had dinner in New Jersey on Friday night with
coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials.
The free-agent running back was on a flight Saturday morning after his visit. He had dinner in New Jersey on Friday night with
coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and other team officials.
March 12, 2010
Golden State Inks Williams To Second 10-Day Contract
The Golden State Warriors have signed forward Reggie Williams to a second 10-day contract, the team announced today.
Williams, 23, has appeared in six games with Golden State since being called-up from the NBA Development League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce on March 2, averaging 12.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.5 minutes per game, while shooting 52.6% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range and 81.8% from the line.
Williams, 23, has appeared in six games with Golden State since being called-up from the NBA Development League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce on March 2, averaging 12.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.5 minutes per game, while shooting 52.6% from the field, 40.0% from three-point range and 81.8% from the line.
March 11, 2010
Tomlinson Leaves Vikings, Headed To Jets
LaDainian Tomlinson has left the Minnesota Vikings facility without a deal in place and is on his way to New York to visit the Jets.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the star running back spent several hours at Vikings headquarters Thursday, but did not reach an agreement on a contract.
A person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the star running back spent several hours at Vikings headquarters Thursday, but did not reach an agreement on a contract.
March 9, 2010
Twins' Nathan Has Ligament Tear In Elbow
Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.
General Manager Bill Smith says the plan is to shut Nathan down for two weeks, eliminate the soreness and build up the strength in his elbow before making any decisions about surgery.
Nathan may get a second opinion Dr.
General Manager Bill Smith says the plan is to shut Nathan down for two weeks, eliminate the soreness and build up the strength in his elbow before making any decisions about surgery.
Nathan may get a second opinion Dr.
March 7, 2010
Skyforce Rally To Win 9th Straight
Leemire Goldwire drained a three-pointer from the corner with just .5 seconds remaining for the Sioux Falls Skyforce (24-14) in their 99-98 win over the Maine Red Claws (23-16) at the Portland Expo Building.
The Skyforce, who were down by as many as 18 points early in the third quarter, were able to battle back and tie the game at 86-all, going on a 16-5 run midway through the fourth.
The Skyforce, who were down by as many as 18 points early in the third quarter, were able to battle back and tie the game at 86-all, going on a 16-5 run midway through the fourth.
March 7, 2010
Twins' Nathan Headed Back To Minnesota For Tests
Twins closer Joe Nathan is headed back to Minnesota to get his surgically repaired right elbow checked out.
Nathan says he felt fine while he was working out before spring training games. But there was some soreness when he threw 20 pitches against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Nathan was expected to fly back to Minnesota on Sunday for tests.
Nathan says he felt fine while he was working out before spring training games. But there was some soreness when he threw 20 pitches against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
Nathan was expected to fly back to Minnesota on Sunday for tests.
March 7, 2010
Twins Sign P Blackburn To 4-Year Deal
The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Nick Blackburn to a four-year, $14 million contract. The deal includes an $8 million club option for 2014.
Last season, Blackburn went 11-11 for the second straight year then started in the division series when the New York Yankees won 4-3 in 11 innings.
Last season, Blackburn went 11-11 for the second straight year then started in the division series when the New York Yankees won 4-3 in 11 innings.
March 6, 2010
Vikings Lose OL Hicks To Redskins
The Washington Redskins have signed their first free agent of 2010, addressing their thin offensive line by adding Artis Hicks. Hicks signed a three-year deal Saturday that could be worth as much as $9 million.
Hicks can play guard or tackle, and the Redskins need both following the retirement of left tackle Chris Samuels and the
release of right guard Randy Thomas.
Hicks can play guard or tackle, and the Redskins need both following the retirement of left tackle Chris Samuels and the
release of right guard Randy Thomas.
March 5, 2010
HS Coach: Vanden Bosch Good Signing For Lions
The Detroit Lions made sure Kyle Vanden Bosch wasn't on the market for long. The Larchwood, Iowa native has agreed to a 4-year, $26 million deal with the team on the first day of the NFL's free agent period. And the man who coached Vanden Bosch in high school believes it's a great move for both sides.
March 5, 2010
AP Source: Vikings Lose Taylor To Bears
A person with knowledge of the negotiation says Vikings running back Chester Taylor has agreed to a four-year,
$12.5 million contract with division rival Chicago that includes $7 million in guaranteed money.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced by the Bears.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not yet been announced by the Bears.
March 5, 2010
Larchwood Native Vanden Bosch Signs With Lions
Defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch has agreed to a four-year deal with the Detroit Lions.
Detroit coach Jim Schwartz wanted the Tennessee Titans starter to open free agency, and has landed the Lions' top target with a personal touch. Schwartz was waiting in Nashville outside Vanden Bosch's home when free agency began.
Detroit coach Jim Schwartz wanted the Tennessee Titans starter to open free agency, and has landed the Lions' top target with a personal touch. Schwartz was waiting in Nashville outside Vanden Bosch's home when free agency began.
March 4, 2010
NFL Loses Bid To Move Doping Case To Federal Court
The NFL has lost a last-minute bid to have a federal court hear lawsuits by two Minnesota Vikings facing suspension for using a banned substance.
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Thursday denied the league's request to move the lawsuits filed by defensive tackles
Kevin Williams and Pat Williams out of state court, where a trial is to begin Monday.
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson on Thursday denied the league's request to move the lawsuits filed by defensive tackles
Kevin Williams and Pat Williams out of state court, where a trial is to begin Monday.
March 2, 2010
Fritz: Williams Earned NBA Shot
It's official. Skyforce guard Reggie Williams is the newest member of the Golden State Warriors. Williams has signed a 10-day contract with the team, becoming the D-League's 16th call-up of the season.
The move does not come as a surprise. Williams has been a scoring machine in Sioux Falls, averaging 26.4 points in 31 starts for the Skyforce this season.
The move does not come as a surprise. Williams has been a scoring machine in Sioux Falls, averaging 26.4 points in 31 starts for the Skyforce this season.
March 2, 2010
Skyforce's Williams Inks 10-Day Deal With Warriors
The Golden State Warriors today signed Reggie Williams of the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Williams' is the 16th GATORADE
Call-Up of the 2009-10 season and joins 75 other NBA players with NBA D-League experience.
Williams, a 6-6 forward, has appeared in 31 games for Sioux Falls this season, averaging an NBA D-League high 26.4 points to go with 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Williams, a 6-6 forward, has appeared in 31 games for Sioux Falls this season, averaging an NBA D-League high 26.4 points to go with 5.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
February 28, 2010
Skyforce Beat Iowa For 6th Straight Win
Sioux Falls reserve guard Leemire Goldwire scored 27 points in the 4th quarter to lead the Skyforce to a come from behind 120-116 victory Sunday in Des Moines. The win gives Sioux Falls a weekend sweep of the Energy.
The two Eastern Conference rivals played a back and forth 1st half as neither team led by more than six points during the first 24 minutes of action.
The two Eastern Conference rivals played a back and forth 1st half as neither team led by more than six points during the first 24 minutes of action.
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