Down 12-0 at halftime and missing key graduated stars, the St. Paul Johnson Governors engineered a thriller, pulling off a 21-20 comeback win over St. Agnes sealed by a late two-point conversion.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Howell has outstanding coaching career at St. Paul Central
For the first time in over two decades, St. Paul Central will open its athletic season without Scott Howell on the sidelines. We look back at a historic run that defined Minutemen sports.
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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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Fab Five Photos
As high school football season nears, stadiums across the Twin Cities are getting ready for packed stands and big plays. Check out this week’s Fab Five photo spread spotlighting local prep powerhouses.
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First annual Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame
The first annual Greater Twin Cities African American Basketball Hall of Fame induction honored trailblazers who shaped the game. Sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald spotlights five women connected to the historic event.
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Fab Five Photos
YHIC edged Strictly 104-100 for the Twin Cities Pro Am title at DeLaSalle. Fab Five Photos captures Ware, Hooker, Brown, Patterson and Ola-Joseph in frame.
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Adrian Turner, David Collier, and Aaron Turner on Leading Programs, Representation, and the Black Coach Mentality
Three Black coaches and administrators from Minnesota suburban high schools join Blacklight on Sports to talk representation, rebuilding programs and what it means to lead systems not always built with them in mind.
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Five high school and college athletes to watch this fall, from Woodbury to St. Paul Johnson
Five Twin Cities athletes to watch this fall, from a St. Thomas standout to a rising Minnehaha sophomore.
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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.
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Prep Scene: Six teams to remember
Twin Cities high school basketball has a rich history of dominance, culture, and unforgettable talent. MSR Sports Columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald takes a trip down memory lane to celebrate six legendary state tournament teams that left an indelible mark on Minnesota sports.
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Lynx are at the top of WNBA
The Minnesota Lynx enter the All-Star break with a league-best 20-6 record and three All-Stars. Sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald breaks down the numbers behind their hot start.
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Blacklight on Sports: Justus Dayee on State Tournaments, Entrepreneurship, and Carrying the Legacy of Clyde Turner
At 15, Justus Dayee has played state tournament basketball, run his own business, and carries the legacy of his late grandfather, Clyde Turner. He joins Blacklight on Sports to tell his story.
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Former prep stars making their mark
From an NBA Summer League roster spot to a new MSHSL leadership role, sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald rounds up five Twin Cities prep standouts making moves.
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Blacklight on Sports: Joshua Brown on Going Pro, Playing for the Lynx, and a 51-Point Farewell to the Canary Islands
From a late-blooming role player at Park Center to a 51-point farewell in the Canary Islands, Joshua Brown joins Blacklight on Sports to talk about five years at Duluth, his first pro season, and life as a Minnesota Lynx practice player.
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Blacklight on Sports: Timberwolves Executive Terrell Battle on Coach Gaines, Stephen A. Smith, and Raising Two Pro Basketball Players
A phone call from Coach “Big House” Gaines sent Terrell Battle to Minnesota in 1992. Three decades, a Timberwolves career and two professional-athlete kids later, he joins Blacklight on Sports to talk about his journey, his friendship with Stephen A. Smith, and raising pros without ever forcing it.
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Five making their mark
Five former Twin Cities prep stars are now leading the next generation, moving from standout players to head coaches and community leaders across Minnesota high school sports. Sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald has the roundup.
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North Connections: Past and Present
From a Hall of Fame coach to two NFL players giving back, sports columnist Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald rounds up five of the strongest athletic connections tied to Minneapolis North.
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A Father, a Son, and a Golf Club: Jamison and Trey Rusthoven on Legacy, Sacrifice, and Chasing a Dream
On Blacklight on Sports, hosts Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald and Charles Hallman welcome father-and-son duo Jamison and Trey Rusthoven, a Twin Cities coaching legend and a 22-year-old professional golfer pursuing his dream on the APGA Tour.
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North graduates return to host free camp
Three North High School alumni now in the NFL, Omar Brown, Bobby Jamison-Travis and Tyler Johnson, returned to Minneapolis on Juneteenth to host a free Sports Performance Camp for local youth, with plans to make it an annual tradition.
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Five who made their mark
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald highlights five Minnesota student athletes who made their mark this spring, from a Razorbacks sophomore placing second at the NCAA Track and Field Championship to standout performances at the state and city conference levels.