A recent study reveals that coverage of women’s sports remains under 10% on traditional networks, showing minimal growth over nearly three decades.
Charles Hallman
Charles Hallman is a contributing reporter and award-winning sports columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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UST’s full-speed climb to Division I
Pushed out of Division III for being too dominant, the University of St. Thomas fast-tracked its way to full Division I status. As national exposure grows, MSR examines the numbers behind the program’s athletic success and its diversity efforts.
Posted inCoaching while Black
Coaching while Black: New chances and new voices
From junior college sidelines to high school gridirons, Black coaches in Minnesota are paving pathways for youth, proving that representation on the whistle changes lives on and off the field.
Posted inBlack College Sports Report
SWAC coaches sound off as HBCU football season kicks into gear
With the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in the books, HBCU football is in full swing. Dive into what SWAC head coaches are saying about preseason hype, college football chaos, and big matchups ahead.
Posted inOdds and Ends
Taylor, Smith give Gophers reasons for optimism
As the Minnesota Gophers kick off its 2026 season against Eastern Illinois, running back Darius Taylor and defensive lineman Anthony Smith step up as the heart and hustle of Dinkytown. Here is how mentorship, family motivation, and unfinished business brought them back to lead.
Posted inLocal & State
North Commons Park renovation nears halfway point amid funding push, budget concerns
A major overhaul at North Commons Park is set to bring a new water park, three-court fieldhouse, and expanded community spaces to North Minneapolis, though park advocates remain vigilant over proposed city budget adjustments.
Posted inBlacklight On Sports
Driving change from the ground up: Jonathan on civic engagement and mentorship
Twin Cities activist Jonathan Mason sat down with Black Light on Sports to discuss moving beyond athletics, combatting food deserts, and building the region’s first Black-owned USDA-certified processing facility.
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Could this college athletes’ union finally stick?
Previous attempts to unionize college players for some reason or another failed without getting any meaningful traction. Over 100 women’s college basketball players last month signed union cards with the new United College Athletes Association (UCAA). The Oregon State players at the same time filed a formal petition with the state for collective bargaining. In […]
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Culpepper’s early flashes give Twins a look at their future
Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is already making waves in a Minnesota Twins uniform. Sports Columnist Charles Hallman breaks down Culpepper’s big-league adjustment, praise from veterans, and what his arrival signals for the franchise.
Posted inArts + Culture
Talent agent Tiauna Jackson breaks barriers in Hollywood, fights for the underrepresented
When Hollywood began rolling back its diversity initiatives, Tiauna Jackson doubled down. From navigating systemic bias to launching her own agency and earning a law degree, the history-making talent agent shares her journey of advocating for the industry’s most underrepresented talent.
Posted inSports
St. Thomas opens second Division I season looking to build on preseason buzz
The St. Thomas Tommies are gearing up for year two in Division I with serious momentum. As preseason honors roll in for key playmakers, Coach Glenn Caruso and his squad remain laser-focused on unity, execution, and competing for the top spot in the PFL.
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Lenny McAllister’s new book challenges echo chambers, calls for a return to faith and second chances
From walking away from basketball, reinventing his career and navigating political commentary, Lenny McAllister shares how faith and second chances can shatter today’s toxic echo chambers.
Posted inSports
From Sweet Syl to Coach Syl: Fowles begins new chapter with the Fire.
Sylvia Fowles said no to coaching for years. Now the Lynx legend is on the Portland Fire bench, and two Twin Cities summer leagues just crowned champions.
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AEW’s Anthony Bowens on diversity, physicality and his path to wrestling
AEW star Anthony Bowens opened up about wrestling’s physical toll, the company’s commitment to diverse talent, and how quitting college baseball paved his path to the ring.
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Fear strikes again: the manufactured panic over transgender athletes
Trans athletes make up less than 0.002% of college sports, yet politicians and media figures continue to stoke fear. MSR Sports Columnist Charles Hallman breaks down the science, the WNBA noise, and the reality behind the outrage.
Posted inOdds and Ends
FAMU’s Thailan Payne gets an all-star education as WNBA HBCU intern
FAMU’s Thailan Payne worked WNBA All-Star Weekend as an HBCU intern, and even met Barack Obama.
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Jalen Travis throws ceremonial first pitch for the TwinsÂ
At every Minnesota Twins home contest, the team selects individuals to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the game. MSR recently talked to two Black individuals in separate interviews who participated in the time-honored pre-game ceremony. Pitch 1 – Jalen Travis: from Princeton to the NFL, giving back at home From Princeton to the […]
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Blacklight on Sports: Arriel McDonald on Playing for Clem Haskins, a Career Across Eight Countries, and Why He Never Regrets Choosing Minnesota
U of M basketball legend Arriel McDonald joins Blacklight on Sports to break down his epic journey from playing under Clem Haskins to an 18-year international career and why Minnesota remains home.
Posted inWNBA
MSR presses Engelbert on WNBA’s lack of Black women coaches
MSR asks WNBA’s Cathy Engelbert why the league has so few Black women head coaches.
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Coaching while Black
NBA Summer League isn’t just a proving ground for players on the bubble, it’s a launchpad for the next generation of Black head coaches. MSR Sports Columnist Charles Hallman caught up with Timberwolves assistant coaches Kelly McCarty and James White as they hone their craft on the sidelines.