Antron Brown, four-time NHRA champion and the first Black driver and team owner to win a major U.S. auto racing title, reflects on his passion for racing, the financial grind of the sport, and the teamwork behind his success.
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.
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Jayne Kennedy is back — with a message
Jayne Kennedy, the first Black woman to co-host CBS’s The NFL Today, reflected at NABJ on her career and her memoir Plain Jayne, inspiring the next generation of women in media.
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From field to booth, Span keeps on learning
Former Twins outfielder Denard Span reflects on his playing career, his role as a broadcast analyst, and his work off the field supporting single mothers through his nonprofit.
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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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Wolves’ announcer Grady goes national
Wolves’ Michael Grady joins NBC & Peacock’s NBA coverage for 2025-26, bringing his voice to a national audience.
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Augsburg’s first Black AD values visibility
Amy Cooper, Augsburg’s first Black athletic director, is focused on representation, community partnerships, and supporting student-athletes.
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Another stellar lineup for the NABJ Pioneer Awards
The NABJ Pioneer Awards honored sports and media icons with Ohio ties, from LeBron James to the late Jim Brown.
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Shoutouts
Honoring Twin Cities athletes and coaches excelling in sports and giving back to their communities.
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Sharing college sports revenue raises equity challenges
As revenue sharing for Division I athletes begins, legal and equity concerns arise. Attorney Kassandra Ramsey explains why this new era in college sports must prioritize fairness and Title IX compliance.
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With W valuations up, players demand their fair share
With team valuations soaring and major revenue growth ahead, WNBA players are calling for a new collective bargaining agreement that delivers fair pay, pensions, and profit sharing.
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New Mystics head coach ‘humble but enthusiastic’
First-year Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson and longtime WNBA coach Shelley Patterson bring Black excellence and experience to one of the league’s youngest teams.
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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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Victor Glover: From football to the moon
NASA astronaut Victor Glover, the first Black man assigned to a lunar mission, visited Indianapolis during WNBA All-Star Weekend to speak with kids about STEM, teamwork, and what it takes to fly to the Moon.
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Gophers mourn the loss of Sue Jackson and Kevin Smith
Sue Jackson and Kevin Smith, two unforgettable Gopher athletes, passed away this summer. We reflect on their legacy in maroon and gold.
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Thornton and Burton Lead Valkyries’ historic first season
The Golden State Valkyries are breaking records and defying expectations in their first WNBA season — and they’re just getting started.
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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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HBO Debuts ‘Hard Knocks’ Featuring Buffalo Bills on August 5, 2025
For the first time, the Buffalo Bills are featured on Hard Knocks. The new HBO series premieres Aug. 5, following the team’s training camp as they prepare for the 2025 NFL season.
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Players, coaches show their stuff at NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League gave Minnesota natives Jamison Battle, Dawson Garcia, and Curtis Jones the chance to prove they belong in the league. Coaches used the event to level up, too.
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Black Expo shares city with WNBA All-Stars
The Indiana Black Expo’s Summer Celebration and WNBA All-Star Weekend overlapped in Indianapolis, sparking conversation around timing, impact, and community engagement. Players and vendors shared their thoughts.
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HBCU interns work WNBA All-Star Weekend
At WNBA All-Star Weekend 2025, six HBCU students became the first interns in a new program aimed at building Black leadership in sports. Howard’s Beverly Robertson called it “amazing” as she gained experience in communications and media.