MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald
Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald is a contributing columnist at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
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Former Minnetonka and DeLaSalle standout now a senior at Creighton.
From Kinai Lockett at Creighton to Amiya Battle at the University of Minnesota, former Twin Cities prep stars are excelling in college sports across the country.
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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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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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Shoutouts
Honoring Twin Cities athletes and coaches excelling in sports and giving back to their communities.
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Lynx split two-game homestand
The Minnesota Lynx split a two-game homestand, falling to the Atlanta Dream before taking down the defending champion New York Liberty. Napheesa Collier led both games with 30+ point performances.
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John Robinson – Educator. Coach. Community Leader
North High alum and championship-winning coach John Robinson joins Blacklight On Sports to reflect on decades of leadership in Twin Cities schools, sports, and communities.
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 Fab Four photo spread: Lynx dominate Aces at Target Center
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Las Vegas Aces 109–78 at Target Center, led by Napheesa Collier’s 25 points and a balanced team effort. Fab Four highlights featured.
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Steven Davis Jr. on Life After the Game
Steven Davis Jr. went from Golden Gophers football captain to life coach and founder of Strive Higher After Sports. In this episode of Blacklight On Sports, he joins Hallman and McDonald to discuss mental health, identity, and helping Black athletes find meaning beyond the game.
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Dave Winfield honored in St. Paul
Dave Winfield’s statue is coming to St. Paul. For journalist Mitchell Palmer McDonald, the celebration brought back a memory of a promise Winfield kept to a young reporter, one that changed everything.
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Lynx off to one of their best starts
The Lynx moved to 12-1 with an 82-66 win over the Sparks, led by Kayla McBride’s 29 points as they continue their dominant WNBA season.
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Brianna Edwards on Trusting the Process: From Athlete to Coach
Brianna Edwards joins Blacklight On Sports to talk about her journey from pro athlete to head coach and consultant—building athletes into leaders for life.
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Outstanding season for Kimmons
Senior guard Antwan Kimmons led Concordia-St. Paul to its first NSIC title and NCAA tournament win, capping a historic season with All-American honors and the CSP Athlete of the Year award.
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Student athletes honored at Winfield Awards
The 49th Annual Winfield Awards celebrated 20 student athletes and two community leaders in a heartfelt ceremony honoring excellence across St. Paul.
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Future looks good for Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves made back-to-back Western Conference finals and showed promising growth this season, with rising stars leading the way.
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From the Court to the Kitchen: Sam Willis Keeps Giving Back
Former baller Sam Willis joins Blacklight on Sports to reflect on his basketball past, mentorship work, and his South Minneapolis restaurant, Just Turkey.
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Angel Robinson on Basketball, Coaching, and Giving Back
Angel Robinson, a Minnesota basketball standout and Hall of Famer, joins Blacklight On Sports to talk about her journey from championship player to mentor and coach.
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Timberwolves take 2-1 series lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 lead with a 102-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs with Anthony Edwards leading the way with 36 points last Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco.
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Timberwolves defeat Lakers in first round of playoffs
With Anthony Edwards, Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels leading the way, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs.
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Timberwolves go up 3-1 in Western Conference playoffs
The Minnesota Timberwolves got outstanding and clutch performances from performance from Anthony Ewards, Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Donte DiVincenzo Naz Reid to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference playoffs in NBA action at Target Center last Sunday.