Scoreboard
Area events
THURSDAY
Boys basketball
St. Cloud Tech at Brainerd, 7:30 p.m.
Little Falls vs. Rocori at Cold Spring, 7:30 p.m.
Braham at Aitkin, 7:30 p.m.
Eden Valley-Watkins at Pierz,
7:30 p.m.
Menahga at Pillager, 7:30 p.m.
Cass Lake-Bena at Pine River-Backus, 7:30 p.m.
Park Rapids at Staples-Motley,
7:30 p.m.
New York Mills at Verndale, 7:30 p.m.
Girls basketball
Menahga at Wadena-Deer Creek,
7:30 p.m.
Staples-Motley at Park Rapids,
7:30 p.m.
Boys hockey
Brainerd at Willmar, 7:30 p.m.
Little Falls at Sauk Rapids, 7:15 p.m.
Ely vs. Northern Lakes Lightning at Crosby, 7 p.m.
Wadena-Deer Creek at Litchfield,
7:30 p.m.
Girls hockey
Willmar at Brainerd, 7 p.m.
Morris-Benson at Little Falls, 7:15 p.m.
Gymnastics
St. Cloud Tech at Brainerd, 6 p.m.
Little Falls at Sartell, 6 p.m.
Boys swimming and diving
St. Cloud Tech at Brainerd, 6 p.m.
Wrestling
Brainerd at Alexandria, 7:30 p.m.
Aitkin, Fergus Falls at Little Falls triangular, 5 p.m.
Wadena-Deer Creek at Breckenridge, 7:30 p.m.
Hawley, Eagle Valley at Crosby-Ironton triangular, 4 p.m.
Bertha-Hewitt-Verndale at New York Mills, 7:30 p.m.
Adapted floor hockey
Brainerd at Anoka, 5 p.m.
Alpine skiing
Brainerd Invitational at Ski Gull,
10 a.m.
Nordic skiing
Brainerd, Little Falls in Central Lakes Conference meet at Fergus Falls, 1 p.m.
FRIDAY
Boys basketball
Wadena-Deer Creek at Frazee,
7:30 p.m.
Detroit Lakes at Crosby-Ironton,
7:30 p.m.
Verndale at Pequot Lakes, 7:30 p.m.
Girls basketball
Brainerd at Sartell, 7:30 p.m.
Little Falls at St. Cloud Apollo,
7:30 p.m.
Aitkin at Onamia, 7:30 p.m.
Crosby-Ironton at Detroit Lakes,
7:30 p.m.
Pierz at Rockford, 7:30 p.m.
Bertha-Hewitt at Pillager, 7:30 p.m.
Nevis at Verndale, 7:30 p.m.
Girls hockey
Little Falls at Park Rapids, 7 p.m.
Wrestling
Braham, Foley, Osakis at Pierz quadrangular, 5 p.m.
TV and radio
Radio guide
WYRQ-FM (92.1), KBLB-FM (93.3), KFML-FM (94.1), KKIN-FM (94.3), KSKK-FM (94.7), KBKK-FM (95.9), KDKK-FM (97.5), KFGI-FM (101.5), KLKS-FM (104.3)
WCCO-AM (830), KWAD-AM (920), KKIN-AM (930), KLTF-AM (960), 3WI-AM (1270), KVBR-AM (1340), KLIZ-AM (1380), KNSP-AM (1430)
THURSDAY
Extreme sports
8 p.m., ESPN: Winter X Games
1 a.m., ESPN2: Winter X Games
Figure skating
8 p.m., ESPN2: U.S. Championships, men's and ladies' short programs
Golf
8:30 a.m., TGC: European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters, first round (replay)
2 p.m., TGC: PGA Tour, Buick Open, first round
Men's college basketball
6 p.m., ESPN: Clemson at Duke
8 p.m., FSN: UCLA at California
10 p.m., FSN: Southern Cal at Stanford
NBA
7 p.m., TNT: Dallas at Chicago
9:30 p.m., TNT: New Jersey at L.A. Clippers
Tennis
2 p.m., ESPN2: Australian Open, men's semifinal (replay)
2:30 a.m., ESPN: Australian Open, men's semifinal
Women's college basketball
6 p.m., ESPN2: Tennessee at Vanderbilt
7 p.m., FSN: Minnesota at Iowa
Prep boys basketball
7:30 p.m., KLTF: Little Falls at Rocori
7:30 p.m., KFML: Pierz vs. Eden-Valley Watkins
FRIDAY
Boxing
6:30 p.m., ESPN2: Junior middleweights, Richard Gutierrez vs. Teddy Reid
Extreme sports
8:30 p.m., ESPN: Winter X Games
2 a.m., ESPN2: Winter X Games
Figure skating
10:30 p.m., ESPN2: U.S. Championships, pairs free and dance free
Golf
8:30 a.m., TGC: European PGA Tour, Qatar Masters, second round
2 p.m., TGC: PGA Tour, Buick Open, second round
5:30 p.m., TGC: Champions Tour, Turtle Bay Championship, first round
Men's college hockey
7 p.m., FSN: Gophers vs. North Dakota
NBA
6 p.m., ESPN: Washington at Detroit
NBA
9:30 p.m., FSN, 3WI, KLTF: Timberwolves at Seattle
NHL
7 p.m., KSTC, KVBR: Wild vs. Calgary
Tennis
2 p.m., ESPN2: Australian Open, men's semifinal
8:30 p.m., ESPN2: Australian Open, women's championship match
Prep girls basketball
7:30 p.m., KFML: Pierz at Rockford
Hockey
NHL
Northwest Division
W L OT Pts GF GA
Vancouver 27 19 2 56 124 122
Calgary 26 17 4 56 147 121
Minnesota 25 20 4 54 136 128
Colorado 24 20 3 51 148 136
Edmonton 23 21 4 50 131 138
Tuesday's Games
No games scheduled
Wednesday's Game
Western Conference 12, Eastern Conference 9
Thursday's Games
No games scheduled
High school boys
Rankings
Provided by Let's Play Hockey newspaper.
First-place votes are in parentheses.
Class 2A
1. Holy Angels (7)
2. Moorhead
3. Edina
4. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton
5. Roseville
6. Roseau
7. Cretin-Derham Hall
8. Hill-Murray
9. Duluth East
10. Centennial
11. Benilde-St. Margaret's
12. Minnetonka
13. Blaine
14. Woodbury
15. Grand Rapids
Class 1A
1. Hermantown (8)
2. St. Thomas Academy
3. Duluth Marshall
4. Hibbing
5. Little Falls
6. Totino-Grace
7. Duluth Denfeld
8. Orono
9. St. Cloud Cathedral
10. Warroad
11. Rochester Lourdes
12. Mahtomedi
13. New Prague
14. Blake
15. Thief River Falls
High school girls
Rankings
Provided by Let's Play Hockey newspaper.
First-place votes are in parentheses.
Class 2A
1. Eden Prairie (7)
2. Edina
3. Roseville
4. Benilde-St. Margaret's
5. Holy Angels
6. Bemidji
7. Stillwater
8. Centennial
9. Coon Rapids
10. Wayzata
11. Eagan
12. Cloquet/Esko/Carlton
13. Moorhead
14. Blaine
15. Grand Rapids/Greenway
Class 1A
1. Blake (7)
2. Alexandria
3. Hibbing/Chisholm
4. Crookston/Red Lake Falls
5. Breck
6. Warroad
7. New Prague
8. Farmington
9. South St. Paul
10. Simley
11. Roseau
12. Richfield
13. Austin
14. Shakopee
15. Mahtomedi
BAHA
Squirt A Jan. 20
Brainerd 2, Alex 1
Goals: Chris Pohlkamp, Cole Smith.
Assists: Cole Smith, Adam Fischer.
Saves: Jared Rubado 17.
Brainerd 4, Fergus Falls 3
Goals: Thomas Stoxen (2), Griffin Campbell, Cole Smith.
Assists: Chris Pohlkamp (2), Jake Ellingson, Cole Smith (2), Ryan Hall.
Saves: Jared Rubado 15.
Peewee Blue 10, Wadena 0
Thursday Jan. 11
Goals: Adam Casperson 3, Trent Mills 2, Jacob Johnson, Spencer Senn, Peyton Argir, Jed Rusk, Michael Foley, Zoe Wolhart
Assists: Trent Mills 2, Matt Pikula 2, Peyton Argir, Tanner Miles, Tyler Mick, Jed Rusk, Jacob Johnson
Saves: Zach Brown 6
Jan. 16
Peewee Blue 7, Wadena 3
Goals: Zoe Wolhart 2, Jed Rusk, Mitch Howieson, Jacob Johnson, Trent Mills, Nick Oldham
Assists: Mitch Howieson, Adam Casperson, Tanner Miles, Peyton Argir, Matt Doss
Saves: Zach Brown 7
Jan. 19
Peewee Blue 6, Bemidji 3
Goals: Tyler Mick, Matt Doss, Michael Foley, Matt Pikula, Peyton Argir
Tanner Miles
Assists: Jacob Johnson 2, Spencer Senn 2, Peyton Argir, Trent Mills, Zoe Wolhart, Jed Rusk, Parker Sundquist
Saves: Nate Kmett 13
Jan. 20
Peewee Blue 7, Little Falls 2
Goals: Jacob Johnson 2, Trent Mills, Nick Oldham, Zoe Wolhart, Matt Doss, Adam Casperson
Assists: Peyton Argir 2, Tyler Mick, Matt Pikula, Mitch Howieson, Spencer Senn, Michael Foley, Jed Rusk, Joe Tomlinson
Saves: Zach Brown 17
Jan. 21
Peewee Blue 9, Leech Lake 4
Goals: Spencer Senn 2, Adam Casperson 2, Jacob Johnson 2, Zoe Wolhart, Peyton Argir, Matt Pikula
Assists: Michael Foley 2, Peyton Argir 2, Adam Casperson, Parker Sundquist, Matt Pikula, Mitch Howieson
Saves: Nate Kmett 23
Basketball
NBA
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB
Toronto 21 22 .488 -
New Jersey 20 21 .488 -
New York 18 26 .409 3 1/2
Philadelphia 13 30 .302 8
Boston 12 29 .293 8
Southeast Division
W L Pct GB
Washington 24 17 .585 -
Orlando 23 20 .535 2
Miami 19 23 .452 5 1/2
Atlanta 14 26 .350 9 1/2
Charlotte 14 27 .341 10
Central Division
W L Pct GB
Detroit 24 16 .600 -
Cleveland 24 18 .571 1
Chicago 24 19 .558 1 1/2
Indiana 22 20 .524 3
Milwaukee 17 24 .415 7 1/2
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Southwest Division
W L Pct GB
Dallas 35 8 .814 -
San Antonio 30 14 .682 5 1/2
Houston 26 16 .619 8 1/2
New Orleans 16 25 .390 18
Memphis 10 32 .238 24 1/2
Northwest Division
W L Pct GB
Utah 28 14 .667 -
Denver 22 17 .564 4 1/2
Minnesota 20 20 .500 7
Portland 17 25 .405 11
Seattle 16 26 .381 12
Pacific Division
W L Pct GB
Phoenix 34 8 .810 -
L.A. Lakers 27 15 .643 7
L.A. Clippers 20 21 .488 13 1/2
Golden State 19 23 .452 15
Sacramento 16 23 .410 16 1/2
Tuesday's Games
Dallas 111, Orlando 95
Phoenix 127, Washington 105
Philadelphia 102, New Orleans 96
Chicago 94, Atlanta 86
Denver 117, Seattle 112
L.A. Clippers 115, Milwaukee 96
Wednesday's Games
Indiana 96, Miami 94, OT
Toronto 90, New Orleans 88
Detroit 103, Charlotte 92
Philadelphia 118, Cleveland 115, 2OT
Atlanta 82, Boston 76
Phoenix 112, New York 107
Houston 90, San Antonio 85
Memphis at Utah, 8 p.m.
Milwaukee at Sacramento, 9 p.m.
Minnesota at Portland, 9 p.m.
New Jersey at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.
Thursday's Games
Dallas at Chicago, 7 p.m.
New Jersey at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.
College men
Top 25 Fared
Wednesday
1. Florida (18-2) beat Mississippi State 70-67. Next: at Auburn, Saturday.
2. Wisconsin (20-1) beat Michigan 71-58. Next: at Iowa, Sunday.
3. UCLA (17-1) did not play. Next: at California, Thursday.
4. North Carolina (18-2) beat Wake Forest 88-60. Next: at No. 17 Arizona, Saturday.
5. Ohio State (17-3) beat Northwestern 59-50. Next: vs. Michigan State, Saturday.
6. Texas A&M (16-3) lost to Texas Tech 70-68. Next: vs. Oklahoma, Saturday.
7. Oregon (18-1) did not play. Next: at Washington, Thursday.
8. Kansas (17-3) beat Baylor 82-56. Next: vs. Colorado, Saturday.
9. Pittsburgh (18-3) beat Cincinnati 67-51. Next: vs. St. John's, Saturday.
10. Duke (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. No. 19 Clemson, Thursday.
11. Memphis (16-3) beat Tulsa 72-59. Next: vs. Southern Mississippi, Saturday.
12. Alabama (15-4) did not play. Next: vs. Arkansas, Saturday.
13. Oklahoma State (17-3) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa State, Saturday.
14. Butler (17-2) did not play. Next: at Detroit, Saturday.
15. Marquette (18-4) beat Seton Hall 89-76. Next: at South Florida, Sunday.
16. Air Force (19-2) did not play. Next: at BYU, Saturday.
17. Arizona (13-5) vs. Arizona State. Next: vs. No. 4 North Carolina, Saturday.
18. Nevada (17-2) did not play. Next: vs. Louisiana Tech, Thursday.
19. Clemson (18-2) did not play. Next: at No. 10 Duke, Thursday.
20. Washington State (16-3) did not play. Next: vs. Oregon State, Thursday.
21. LSU (13-6) lost to Vanderbilt 64-53. Next: at Georgia, Sunday.
22. Notre Dame (16-4) did not play. Next: vs. Villanova, Saturday.
23. Indiana (14-5) did not play. Next: vs. Michigan, Saturday.
24. Virginia Tech (15-5) did not play. Next: at Georgia Tech, Sunday.
25. Southern California (15-5) did not play. Next: at Stanford, Thursday.
High school boys
Rankings
Provided by Minnesota Basketball News.
Records are through Jan. 23
Class 4A
1. Hopkins (13-1)
2. Wayzata (14-0)
3. Owatonna (14-0)
4. Shakopee (13-2)
5. Henry Sibley (13-2)
6. Woodbury (14-2)
7. St. Paul Johnson (9-3)
8. Robbinsdale Armstrong (12-4)
9. Apple Valley (12-3)
10. Bloomington Jefferson (11-4)
Class 3A
1. St. Thomas Academy (13-2)
2. Waconia (13-2)
3. Benilde-St. Margaret's (11-3)
4. Minneapolis Henry (8-5)
5. DeLaSalle (8-3)
6. Rocori (12-2)
7. Mankato West (12-2)
8. St. Michael-Albertville (13-2)
9. Willmar (12-3)
10. Holy Angels (10-4)
Class 2A
1. Braham (13-2)
2. Kingsland (16-0)
3. Crosby-Ironton (11-1)
4. Pequot Lakes (13-1)
5. Maple River (15-2)
6. International Falls (15-0)
7. Bagley (11-0)
8. Redwood Valley (14-0)
9 Hawley (11-0)
10. Montevideo (11-1)
Class 1A
1. St. Bernards (14-0)
2. Cass Lake-Bena (16-1)
3. Maranatha (13-2)
4. Ellsworth (13-1)
5. Barnum (13-1)
6. Southwest Star Concept (11-2)
7. Wheaton-Herman-Norcross (12-0)
8. Bertha-Hewitt (11-1)
9. Clearbrook-Gonvick (13-0)
10. Park Christian (13-2)
High school girls
Rankings
Provided by Minnesota Basketball News.
Records are through Jan. 23
Class 4A
1. St. Paul Central (16-0)
2. Minneapolis South (15-0)
3. Centennial (16-1)
4. Champlin Park (16-1)
5. Edina (15-1)
6. Bloomington Kennedy (10-6)
7. Moorhead (14-2)
8. Cretin-Derham Hall (12-5)
9. Eastview (13-4)
10. Park of Cottage Grove (13-3)
Class 3A
1. Benilde-St. Margaret's (15-2)
2. Becker (15-1)
3. DeLaSalle (15-1)
4. Detroit Lakes (12-3)
5. Minneapolis North (11-3)
6. Rogers (13-3)
7. Holy Angels (13-3)
8. Marshall (12-4)
9. Totino-Grace (12-3)
10. St. Louis Park (12-4)
Class 2A
1. Winona Cotter (15-3)
2. Albany (14-1)
3. Crookston (12-2)
4. Hayfield (14-1)
5. Kingsland (18-2)
6. Jordan (14-1)
7. Norwood-Young America (17-1)
8. Hawley (12-2)
9. Caledonia (16-2)
10. Esko (14-2)
Class 1A
1. Ada-Borup (15-1)
2. Barnum (16-0)
3. Fulda (16-2)
4. Cedar Mountain-Comfrey (14-2)
5. Hancock (15-1)
6. New Ulm Cathedral (15-2)
7. Edgerton (13-1)
8. Springfield (13-3)
9. Rushford-Peterson (13-5)
10. Kittson County Central (13-3)
Transactions
BASEBALL
American League
BOSTON RED SOX-Agreed to terms with C Kevin Cash on a minor league contract.
TORONTO BLUE JAYS-Named Clayton McCullough manager, Dave Pano hitting coach and Vince Horsman pitching coach for the Blue Jays of the Gulf Coast League.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS-Agreed to terms with OF-1B Cliff Floyd on a one-year contract.
NEW YORK METS-Named Jack Voigt hitting coach, Mark Brewer pitching coach, Brian Chicklo trainer and Kenny Coward strength coach for New Orleans of the PCL.
WASHINGTON NATIONALS-Agreed to terms with OF Alex Escobar on a one-year contract.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
DETROIT LIONS-Agreed to terms with WR Mike Furrey on a three-year contract.
MIAMI DOLPHINS-Named Terry Robiskie wide receivers coach and Brett Maxie safeties coach. Signed Keith Armstrong, special teams coach, to a contract extension.
HOCKEY
National Hockey League
ANAHEIM DUCKS-Traded RW Colby Genoway to Vancouver for D Joe Rullier. Assigned D Kent Huskins to Portland of the AHL.
DALLAS STARS-Recalled C Steve Ott from Iowa of the AHL.
MINNESOTA WILD-Recalled G Josh Harding from Houston of the AHL.
MONTREAL CANADIENS-Assigned F Maxim Lapierre to Hamilton of the AHL.
ST. LOUIS BLUES-Recalled F David Backes from Peoria of the AHL.
COLLEGE
MINNESOTA-Named Mike Dunbar offensive coordinator and Everett Withers defensive coordinator.
WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH-Announced the resignation of Phil Meyer, football coach, to become offensive line coach at Minnesota.