Minnesota graduate student Alexsia Rose, who wears the number 0, has proven to be a valuable asset to the team, averaging 15 minutes per game and logging a season-high 10 points against Nebraska in December.
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Publication in ‘Essence’ is ‘surreal’ for student of Black sports historyÂ
Bria Felician, a graduate student at Georgia State, has a passion for Black women’s history in sports, which she showcased in her “100 Years of Black women in sports + a catch up” newsletter and an article in “Essence Magazine.”
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A Black woman coaching women is a privilege
Tasha Brown, UCLA assistant coach, emphasizes the importance of defense in her interactions with the team, and is proud of the collective effort of her coaching staff in making the Bruins the number-one team.
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Gopher softball player aims for more consistency
Breezy Burnett, a junior softball player at the University of Minnesota, is looking to take on a leadership role this season, while Lea Blackwell, a former Gopher women’s basketball player, was recognized at halftime of the Minnesota-Wisconsin basketball game for her contributions to the team.
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It’s been reflection time for Twins Manager Baldelli
Manager Rocco Baldelli is looking forward to the 2025 season, while the Minnesota Twins are gearing up for spring training, with a new cable network partnership and the return of LaTroy Hawkins and Denard Span as part of the broadcasting team.
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Should sports betting be legal in MN?
Minnesota is among 20 states where legalized gambling outside of casinos is prohibited, but lobbyists are advocating for sports betting and fantasy sports legalization to generate revenue and protect consumers.
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Closeness — to home and to teammates — valued by this new Tommie
Savannah Gardner chose the University of St. Thomas for academics and basketball, citing its proximity to home and nurturing environment as the tipping points in her decision.
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Like father like daughter in this hockey family
Jade Iginla, daughter of Hockey Hall of Famer Jerome Iginla, is a junior center on the Brown University hockey team and has been named to the ECAC All-Academic Team and the ECAC All-Conference Team.
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Brief homecoming for U star now coach
Gadiva Hubbard, a former Gopher basketball player, is now an assistant coach and director of basketball operations at the University of North Florida, where she is helping the school to its best start since 2015-16.
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Holloman back home for Big Ten matchup
Tre Holloman, a former Minneapolis prep player, has been improving as a Michigan State Spartan, earning All-Big Ten Academic selection and being named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performances.
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Gopher rowers earn their respect
Radhika Ajmera and Misha Shah are the only two rowers of color on the University of Minnesota rowing team, and both are successful in the classroom and respected for their hard work in the sport.
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Experienced assistant coaches strengthen Tommies
Tiana Jones and Kenneth Lowe are assistant coaches for the St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, and are committed to helping their players reach their full potential both on and off the court.
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‘Force of Blue’ captures North High’s 2020 season
Jeffrey Williams’ documentary “Force of Blue” follows the North High Polars football team during the 2020 season, highlighting the unique relationship between the predominantly Black players and their Black coaches who are policemen.
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Mitchell comes back to bring the Gophers back
Mike Mitchell Jr., a senior basketball player at the University of Minnesota, is among the 100 African American and other student-athletes of color this school year, and is one of the probable starters for the 2024-25 home opener.
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Grady talks Wolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves have made a trade to acquire Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and Keita Bates-Diap, and are hoping to take a step forward in the 2023-24 Western Conference, led by the leadership of Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, and Mike Conley.
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Minatee has got the middle covered
Calissa Minatee, a sophomore middle blocker for the Minnesota Golden Gophers volleyball team, is having a successful season, posting career-best 11 kills against Wisconsin and UCLA, and is a starter for the team this fall.
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WNBA Finals: Lynx made history in Game 1 victory – Game 2 was different storyÂ
The Minnesota Lynx are looking to become the second team in league history to sweep both the Commissioner’s Cup and the WNBA Finals trophy in the same season, while the WNBA is considering expanding with a Black-led ownership group in 2028.
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Watkins, Lewis survive the inevitable Twins bloodletting
Tommy Watkins remains the Twins’ third base coach despite the team’s late season swoon, while Simeon Woods Richardson was demoted to the minors after hitting a rookie wall.
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WNBA expansion gets underway
The WNBA is expanding to 15 teams with the addition of Portland in 2026, but the league’s majority Black coaches have been fired.
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Unongo brings confidence, excitement to Tommies volleyball
Miriam Unongo and the St. Thomas volleyball team are off to a great start this season, having clinched their third-straight non-conference tournament without a loss.