This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as the only African American journalist on the scene. SEATTLE — The stars were out Saturday afternoon in Key Arena. Hall of Famers Bill Russell and Lenny Wilkens; Seattle Seahawks’ Richard Sherman and other notables watched Maya Moore’s second consecutive mid-season MVP performance, and … [Read more...]
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The Only One in the Emerald City: All-Star practice highlights
This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as the only African American journalist on the scene. SEATTLE — The word “replacement” often can be misunderstood, especially in sports. Minnesota’s Rebekkah Brunson and Sugar Rodgers of New York were both named All-Stars by WNBA President Lisa Borders to replace two injured … [Read more...]
The Only One in the Emerald City: new city, same lack of diversity at the ballpark
This column continues the Only One series in which this reporter shares his experiences as the only African American journalist on the scene. SEATTLE — Someone told me before coming to the Emerald City that Seattle and Minneapolis are similar in some ways. That person was right. During our first day ever here, the Only One saw the similarities while at the city's … [Read more...]
Athletes must weigh risks vs. rewards
When you measure the risk versus the rewards of the price that ultimately must be paid by all athletes to compete, sometimes that sacrifice is overlooked or forgotten. Somehow a love for competing takes over and athletes, regardless of the sport or competition, don't even consider some of the risk they take on to play a game. The X Games were created by ESPN, and so many … [Read more...]
Moore enters UW Hall of Fame
Tamara Moore’s legacy is growing. The former Minneapolis North girls’ basketball superstar, who went on to enjoy a professional career in the WNBA, will enter the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame next month for her outstanding contributions as a member of the Badgers’ women’s team from 1998-2002. Moore, who currently coaches the TC Elite of the Midwest … [Read more...]