Recent hoops grad awaits word on her new overseas team Janay Morton, after a very productive collegiate career at two schools, is now looking forward to continuing her hooping as a professional athlete. The Brooklyn Park native concluded her athletic eligibility this past spring and graduated from the University of Nebraska. She transferred to Nebraska a couple of years … [Read more...]
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Lofton signs NBA contract
Former Columbia Heights boys’ basketball standout Zach Lofton – who starred at New Mexico State University last season after stints at Quakerdale Prep, San Jacinto College, Illinois State, University of Minnesota and Texas Southern University — recently signed with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. The 6’-4” guard averaged nearly 11 points and close to three rebounds per game in … [Read more...]
Tiger Woods oh so close to a Major win
Tiger Woods has been so successful in his career despite some obstacles — well-documented surgeries, injuries, personal life issues and setbacks. He's now 42 years old with 14 Majors and 79 career wins and is the first billionaire ($1.7) athlete in sports history. Today so many love to talk about him in the past tense, highlighting what he has not done recently, like win golf … [Read more...]
Baseball in Benin brings aspiring Little Leaguers to Minnesota
Twelve Little League-aged baseball players from the small West African nation of Benin got to meet former Twins great Torii Hunter July 31 during Twins batting practice at the Twins stadium. Team Benin was in Minnesota last week to compete in the 14th Annual Robbinsdale Woodbat Tournament. Team Benin arrived in the Twin Cities on July 23 and had a busy first week, including … [Read more...]
Former NBA star Vin Baker shares perils of addiction and joy of recovery
Religion, recovering substance abusers often say, is for people afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for those who’ve already been there. Accordingly, Vin Baker, disgraced Milwaukee Bucks basketball star, courageously redeemed man, qualifies to be as spiritual as they come. God and Starbucks: An NBA Superstar’s Journey Through Addiction and … [Read more...]