The Twins organization is expanding its relationships with HBCUs to provide summer internships and opportunities for students to make a career in sport.
Charles Hallman
Charles Hallman is a contributing reporter and award-winning sports columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Northsider Tamara Moore to scout for Dallas Mavericks
Tamara Moore, a Northside native and former Minnesota Ms. Basketball, has been hired as the first female scout in the history of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks.
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Black College Sports Weekly: Tolbert named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week
Howard quarterback Jaylon Tolbert was named MEAC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing a career-high four touchdowns in the Bison’s 35-21 win over Morehouse.
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‘Red Stained’: new book explores Hilda Simms’ story of resilience and activism
Jokeda JoJo Bell has written a new book about Hilda Simms, a Black actress and Minneapolis native who rose to fame in the post-WWII era but was later blacklisted due to accusations of un-Americanism and communist sympathies.
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1946 Zumbrota saw integrated baseball before Robinson
Gready McKinnis, a Negro Leagues star, was the first Black player in the Minnesota State Baseball Tournament in 1947, and his stats are now officially recognized by Major League Baseball.
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New media and social media: The impact on the WNBA’s Black players
The WNBA has become a racial cesspool for trolls disguised as fans, with Caitlin Clark being worshipped too much and Black players being overlooked.
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Cal native comes up north to coach Gopher volleyball
Crissy Jones Schooderwoerd is the first Black assistant volleyball coach at Minnesota since Maurice “Mo” Batie, and is one of only three Black assistant coaches in the Big Ten this season.
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The rise and tragic fall of ‘Pistol’ Peete
The St. Louis Cardinals signed their first Black players in 1954, with Charlie Peete being the second, but his life was tragically cut short in a plane crash in 1956.
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Hamline football coach gets down to basics
Josiah Walker, an assistant coach at Hamline, began coaching in high school and credits his coaches and athletic director for his love of coaching, while striving to push his players to their greatest potential.
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Rachel Banham returns to Minnesota with Chicago Sky
Rachel Banham, a Lakeville native, is back in town on Friday as Chicago and Minnesota finish their regular season series.
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Black College Sports Weekly: Alabama A&M coach celebrates 100th victory
Alabama A&M’s 49-7 victory over Kentucky State last Saturday was Coach Connell Maynor’s 100th career victory.
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SABR panelists discuss future of Negro League history
The Society of American Baseball Researchers (SABR) convention in Minneapolis featured panel discussions and research presentations on baseball statistics and history.
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Seasoned volleyball player weighs career options
The University of Minnesota has added four new Black volleyball players to its squad, bringing the total number of Black players to 40, and Phoebe Awoleye.
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First-year soccer players happy to be Gophers
The University of Minnesota’s women’s soccer team has two Black players, Aaryn Gabriel and Karson Yon.
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Hamline football aims to ‘ignite the student body’Â
Hamline University football coaches and players allowed reporters to observe their practices and meetings, highlighting the importance of hard work, teamwork, and leadership.
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Black College Sports Weekly: Quarterback competition, MEAC and SWAC season openers
Howard’s preseason training camp saw a three-way quarterback competition, with redshirt sophomore Ja’Shawn Scroggins eventually winning the job.
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HBCU news program debuts on Urban Edge Network, highlights Black sports figures
Kyle T. Mosley has partnered with Urban Edge Network to produce the weekly news program Black Sports Insiders,
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Jim Petersen reflects on Jimmy Williams’ impact on his career in the NBA
Jim Petersen credits Jimmy Williams for helping him believe in himself and become a solid NBA player, and also for being an excellent player development coach and psychologist.
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Gopher senior lineman sees multi-businesses in his future
Jalen Logan-Redding, a fifth-year senior defensive lineman at Minnesota, is a self-taught photographer who plans to start his own photography business and is determined to play in the NFL.
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St. Thomas seniors are friends, roommates, team leaders
David Ayeni and Hope Adebayo, two senior members of the University of St. Thomas football team, are key contributors to the team’s success and are focused on improving their game and winning the Pioneer Football League championship.