At the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame 2025 enshrinement, Dwight Howard and Chris Bosh shared candid reflections on family pride, career gratitude, and memories from the 2008 Redeem Team.
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Maya Moore says she’s done it all and more
Maya Moore joined the Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2025 with Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird. The former Lynx star reflected on faith, social justice work, and a championship legacy.
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Sylvia Fowles admits she was that good
Sylvia Fowles Hall of Fame weekend brought candid reflections from the Lynx great. Following her Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame induction in June, she joined Maya Moore and Sue Bird in a landmark Naismith class and admitted, after rewatching film, she was that good.
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Nonstop hoopster Powers gets some family time
Aerial Powers returns to the WNBA with Indiana after a family-focused break, WNBA broadcaster rankings highlight Minnesota among top teams, and four HBCU conferences unite to form the HBCU4Us Association.
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Detroit welcomes back its Football Classic
The Detroit Football Classic made its long-awaited return Sept. 7, 2025, as Kentucky State topped Central State 34–24 at Ford Field. Alumni and fans celebrated with tailgates, music, and HBCU pride.
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Black head coaches to face off in Augsburg-Hamline contest
Augsburg’s KiJuan Ware and Hamline’s Chip Taylor are set to make MIAC history on Nov. 15 when their teams face off in Minneapolis — only the second time two Black head coaches have competed against each other in the conference.
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New Lynx guard brings ‘unwavering faith’ to the game
DiJonai Carrington, a new guard for the Minnesota Lynx, brings toughness, energy, and unwavering faith to Minnesota’s playoff push.
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Courtney Paris’ player-to-coach transition came unexpected
Courtney Paris transitions into coaching with the Chicago Sky as Jade Hill earns a 2025 NCAA Woman of the Year nomination.
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Gopher junior has NFL in his sights
Minnesota opens the 2025 season Thursday vs Buffalo. Defensive end Anthony Smith says the Gophers have been building toward this since January and are ready.
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Drag racing champ loves the adrenaline rush
Antron Brown, four-time NHRA champion and the first Black driver and team owner to win a major U.S. auto racing title, reflects on his passion for racing, the financial grind of the sport, and the teamwork behind his success.
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Jayne Kennedy is back — with a message
Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman to co-host CBS’s The NFL Today, reflected at NABJ on her career and her memoir Plain Jayne, inspiring the next generation of women in media.
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From field to booth, Span keeps on learning
Former Twins outfielder Denard Span reflects on his playing career, his role as a broadcast analyst, and his work off the field supporting single mothers through his nonprofit.
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Benny Roberts on Legacy, Leadership, and Community
The latest Blacklight on Sports podcast spotlights Benny Roberts, Executive Director of the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. A proud Rondo descendant and St. Paul Central grad, Roberts reflects on his journey from athlete to community leader, preserving history while building pathways to health, wellness, and opportunity.
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Wolves’ announcer Grady goes national
Wolves’ Michael Grady joins NBC & Peacock’s NBA coverage for 2025-26, bringing his voice to a national audience.
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Augsburg’s first Black AD values visibility
Amy Cooper, Augsburg’s first Black athletic director, is focused on representation, community partnerships, and supporting student-athletes.
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Another stellar lineup for the NABJ Pioneer Awards
The NABJ Pioneer Awards honored sports and media icons with Ohio ties, from LeBron James to the late Jim Brown.
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Tramon Van Leer on Life Behind the Camera
In Blacklight on Sports, Tramon Van Leer shares his path from radio personality to Minnesota’s biggest sports arenas, capturing game moments and delivering analysis.
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Sharing college sports revenue raises equity challenges
As revenue sharing for Division I athletes begins, legal and equity concerns arise. Attorney Kassandra Ramsey explains why this new era in college sports must prioritize fairness and Title IX compliance.
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With W valuations up, players demand their fair share
With team valuations soaring and major revenue growth ahead, WNBA players are calling for a new collective bargaining agreement that delivers fair pay, pensions, and profit sharing.
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New Mystics head coach ‘humble but enthusiastic’
First-year Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson and longtime WNBA coach Shelley Patterson bring Black excellence and experience to one of the league’s youngest teams.