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.
Charles Hallman
Charles Hallman is a contributing reporter and award-winning sports columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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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.
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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.
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Black college basketball teams strive for conference success in MEAC
The MEAC men’s and women’s basketball teams are in conference play, with Norfolk State and South Carolina State leading the men’s standings and Norfolk State, Coppin State and Morgan State leading the women’s standings, while local players such as Joshua Strong and Kierra Wheeler are shining in the league.
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Stephens’ coaching philosophy: Do right by everyone
Dwayne Stephens, the head men’s basketball coach at Western Michigan, has led the Broncos to become one of the top rebounding teams in the MAC, while also prioritizing academic success and diversity in his coaching staff.
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Sports gambling is here to stay – As are drained household finances
Travis Singleton believes that sports gambling will not be going away anytime soon, as it is now more accessible and can generate tax revenue, but warns that it can become a problem if people gamble with high-risk money.
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Celebrity hires and coaching changes dominate HBCU football
HBCU football coaches are being hired at an increasing rate, including former NFL stars like Shawn Gibbs, Jerry Mack, Willie Simmons, Charles Huff, Brennan Marion, Michael Vick, Adrian Jones, Larry Williams, Tremaine Jackson, Greg Ruffin, and DeSean Jackson, while Norfolk State’s basketball teams are entering league play with impressive non-conference records.
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TSU’s Playoff Return Under Eddie George and Ty Grace’s Rising Legacy at Howard
Tennessee State clinched a share of the Big South football Championship, and head coach Eddie George has received a four-year contract extension, while Howard University head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace has also received a four-year contract extension.
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Current, former Gophers in community turkey drive
The Minnesota Gopher football team will host its annual RTB Turkey Drive on Tuesday Nov. 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm on the service road between the team’s football facility and indoor practice field at the school’s Athletes Village. The Gopher men’s basketball players and coaches – Minneapolis police officers, including Police Chief Brian O’Hara participated and […]
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Experienced assistant coaches strengthen Tommies
Tiana Jones and Kenneth Lowe are assistant coaches for the St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, and are committed to helping their players reach their full potential both on and off the court.
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Twins’ Diversity and New Ownership Take Spotlight as EIU Coach Aims to Upset Gophers in ‘Money Game
Marqus McGlothan, former assistant coach at Eastern Illinois, has been named interim head coach and is looking forward to his first matchup against the Gophers as HC.
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Asst. Coach Turner improves Wolves’ defense
Elston Turner, a former NBA player and current assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has been praised for his defensive skills and his ability to coach players and implement defensive strategies.
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Fighting in Black college FB is not alright
The MEAC and SWAC conferences have issued suspensions and fines to players and coaches involved in post-game incidents, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for all participants.
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A Conversation with Deane Brown, Educator and Coach Who Shaped Generations
In this week’s episode of Blacklight on Sports, hosts Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald sit down with Deane Brown, a longtime educator and coach whose commitment to youth development has left an indelible mark on the Twin Cities community. For over two decades, Deane Brown has devoted his career to shaping the lives […]
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Howard Bison Shine: NEC Titles, Player Honors, and Milestones
Brent Leiba of Howard University achieved a historic trifecta in a remarkable season, leading the team to its first NEC regular season crown, winning the league tournament, and reaching the NCAAs for the fourth time.