Minneapolis North (5–0) celebrated homecoming with a 45–18 win over St. Paul Johnson. Tyshone Jenkins rushed for four TDs, with Tavon Stoll and Anthony Deline also scoring. Alumni coaches Charles Adams (North ’99) and Richard Magembe (Johnson ’04) led their alma maters.
Sports
Local and national sports reporting and commentary by the state’s leading African American sportswriters, including award-winning columnists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, with a special emphasis on the local prep scene and disparities in sports administration and media coverage.
Posted inSports
WNBA firing season comes with casualties, opportunities
As Seattle and New York move on from their head coaches and two expansion teams enter the mix, the WNBA’s coaching carousel turns the spotlight on Black women assistants ready to lead. In Minnesota, the Timberwolves set their 2025–26 broadcast lineup with Michael Grady, Jim Petersen, and Lea B. Olsen.
Posted inAnother View
In majors, only Twins and Reds have two Black pitchers
With only nine Black MLB pitchers this season (MLBbro.com), the Twins stand out with two: Simeon Woods Richardson and Taj Bradley. SWR struck out 11 Yankees in a 7–0 win; Bradley’s pitch mix shows big-game upside. Both players—and Rocco Baldelli—weigh in on performance, growth, and representation.
Posted inCoaching while Black
Strength, development coaches mostly work behind the scenes
From custom lift plans to game-day meals, St. Paul Saints strength coach Stephen Hopkins focuses on durability and routines that keep players healthy. Across town, the Lynx’s Sefu Bernard brings a chess-minded, culture-first strategy to player development as Minnesota chases another deep postseason run-two Black leaders shaping performance behind the scenes.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Combs inducted into Harding Hall of Fame
St. Paul legend Henry Combs was inducted into the Harding High School Hall of Fame. The longtime Breeze coach and mentor to athletes like Juriad Hughes Jr. and Sade Pollard was also honored with a city Henry Combs Day.
Posted inLynx/WNBA
Lynx favored to prevail in playoffs
As the Lynx head to Phoenix for Game 3 of the WNBA Semifinals, online “hate the best” chatter continues. Alanna Smith’s co-DPOY with A’ja Wilson drew heat, yet her defense helped fuel a league-best 97.5 rating. Analyst Shimmy Miller still has Minnesota as the title favorite and predicts a Lynx vs. Vegas Finals.
Posted inAnother View
Despite historic designation, Hiawatha Golf redesign goes forward
The Hiawatha Golf Course redesign Minneapolis is advancing toward a 9-hole, flood-resilient concept. The Bronze Foundation’s “Alternative 6” argues for keeping 18 holes and preserving a historic Black gathering place.
Posted inSports
Still no deal between WNBA owners and players
As the playoffs begin, WNBA CBA negotiations 2025 remain tense. Cindy Brunson calls the title race wide open. Lawmakers urge good faith talks. WNBPA leaders push for fair revenue sharing.
Posted inOdds and Ends
New Lynx eager for playoffs
Minnesota Lynx late season additions bring Camryn Taylor and Jaylyn Sherrod into the playoff mix with fresh energy and perspective, plus Cindy Brunson’s summer tour highlights.
Posted inSports
Volleyball sistahs call team diversity inspiring
The USF volleyball diversity Minnesota moment arrived at the Diet Coke Classic. USF brought nine Black players, praised team culture, and drew big family support. The Bulls are picked second in the AAC.
Posted inNBA
Hall of Fame rewards passion, hard work, respect
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.
Posted inOdds and Ends
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.
Posted inAnother View
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.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
St. Paul Johnson student surprised with scholarship
Johnson High School senior Isaiah Weeks was awarded a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board. The surprise presentation took place August 29 with family, staff, and Superintendent Dr. Stacey Stanley in attendance.
Posted inOdds and Ends
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.
Posted inOdds and Ends
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.
Posted inAnother View
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.
Posted inThe Prep Scene
Moody leads St. Paul Johnson past St. Agnes
St. Paul Johnson opened the season strong, defeating St. Agnes 57-30 at Sea Foam Stadium. Justice Moody
Posted inAnother View
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.
Posted inOdds and Ends
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.