Wendale Farrow, the only Black male on the USC women’s basketball coaching staff, is dedicated to helping his players and the entire coaching team achieve success and provide value to the program.
Charles Hallman
Charles Hallman is a contributing reporter and award-winning sports columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Gopher softball player aims for more consistency
Breezy Burnett, a junior softball player at the University of Minnesota, is looking to take on a leadership role this season, while Lea Blackwell, a former Gopher women’s basketball player, was recognized at halftime of the Minnesota-Wisconsin basketball game for her contributions to the team.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
MEAC basketball teams gear up for second round with eyes on tournament
The MEAC basketball teams are gearing up for the second round of the season, with each team focusing on one game at a time to secure the best seed possible in the post-season tournament.
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Learning some basketball history a perk of LA visit
USC and UCLA, two schools steeped in basketball history, have a rich history of women’s basketball, with Cheryl Miller and Nikki Fargas being notable figures. USC is currently the first-place team in the Big Ten in various categories, while UCLA is the nation’s No. 1 team in women’s basketball.
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For Denver coach Woods, ‘the game will always be more than basketball’
Denver WBB Coach Doshia Woods is making a positive impact on her players and the community, while also paving the way for future generations of Black coaches in the sport.
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It’s been reflection time for Twins Manager Baldelli
Manager Rocco Baldelli is looking forward to the 2025 season, while the Minnesota Twins are gearing up for spring training, with a new cable network partnership and the return of LaTroy Hawkins and Denard Span as part of the broadcasting team.
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Will NIL settlement reach all deserving athletes?
The NCAA is expected to settle two cases for approximately $2.8 billion in connection with certain antitrust claims involving name, image and likeness (NIL), with each football and men’s basketball player expected to receive $91,000, up to $280,000.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
Howard freshman guard on a historic roll
Blake Harper earned his 12th straight MEAC Rookie of the Week honor, averaging 14 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds in two games last week, while fellow Howard player Joshua Strong was voted team co-captains this season.
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Grace plans a graceful exit
Macalester College senior basketball player Robert Grace IV is using his final season to give everything he can for his teammates and has been hired as a full-time videographer for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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After hoops, careers in medicine
Macalester College basketball players, Peyton Starks and Sydnee Smith, are balancing academic and athletic pursuits, with both planning careers in medicine after graduation.
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Should sports betting be legal in MN?
Minnesota is among 20 states where legalized gambling outside of casinos is prohibited, but lobbyists are advocating for sports betting and fantasy sports legalization to generate revenue and protect consumers.
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Norfolk State and Howard set for MEAC basketball showdown
The MEAC basketball showdown between Norfolk State and Howard is set for Saturday, featuring top performers such as Saniyah King and Blake Harper, with the Bison women leading the conference in points and the Norfolk State men in scoring and rebounding.
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Sports Power Brunch honors women sports executives
Five distinguished women in the sports industry will be honored at the 6th annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sports, hosted by LaTonya Story, during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.
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Defending Black coaches against ill-informed critics
Coach Coquese Washington has been criticized by the media and fans for her decision to bench a freshman player, while Coach Ben Johnson is facing criticism for his team’s struggles this season.
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Closeness — to home and to teammates — valued by this new Tommie
Savannah Gardner chose the University of St. Thomas for academics and basketball, citing its proximity to home and nurturing environment as the tipping points in her decision.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
HBCUAC basketball awards: Four schools earn weekly honors
Four schools in the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) claimed this week’s women’s basketball awards, while a double winner and a couple of repeaters stood out in the men’s basketball weekly honors.
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Unrivaled joins Athletes Unlimited for off-season women’s pro play
Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 women’s pro basketball league, and Athletes Unlimited, a traditional five-on-five league, are both benefiting from the new popularity of women’s sports, with the former set to begin play this Friday and the latter starting in February.
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MEAC coaches recognize top performers for their outstanding contributions
The MEAC conference has announced top performers for the week, including Angel Jones, Kiarra McElrath, Destiny Howell, Julius Ellerbe III, Floyd Rideau, Drayton Jones, and Omar Croskey, who have all contributed significantly to their respective teams.
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NFL Black HCs
The NFL regular season concluded with six Black head coaches, but two have already been fired, leaving only four remaining, highlighting the short and tentative lifeline for Black coaches compared to their White counterparts.
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Like father like daughter in this hockey family
Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jerome Iginla, is a junior center on the Brown University hockey team and has been named to the ECAC All-Academic Team and the ECAC All-Conference Team.