Twins’ Hicks more comfortable not batting leadoff — for now
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer It’s not unusual that a rookie struggles early. However, a month and...
Read moreDoes it really matter? — Athletes’ sexual orientation none of our business
Two weeks ago we learned that the WNBA’s top overall pick is gay. Last week we learned that...
Read moreUndisputed champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. now 44-0
LAS VEGAS — You might say that Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is in a league of his own. After...
Read moreInner City All-Star Classic started as single game, now an annual event
The 20th Annual Inner City All-Star Classic is set for Sunday, June 16 on the campus of the...
Read moreNorthside hoops league starts teaching the game young
While the NBA and NHL playoffs are well underway, the NABA is winding down its regular...
Read moreWomen talkin’ sports
Among my constant complaints about sports radio, besides its overbearing White male testosterone presence, is the absence...
Read moreState of hockey? Good! Wild clinch playoffs!
Minnesota’s resent surge of playoff success continues with the Minnesota Wild clinching a playoff spot on the final day of...
Read moreNBA’s D-league finally working
The NBA Development League, or the D-League as it’s commonly known, started in 2001. There have been some...
Read moreTayler Hill moves on up to the big time
Tayler Hill soon will earn her human economy degree from Ohio State. A few weeks ago, she...
Read moreThe Heat is on — 66-16-REPEAT?
LeBron James will be the NBA’s Most Valuable Player — that is no secret. It might be unanimous!...
Read moreMinneapolis Public Schools brings on new head of athletics
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer The Minneapolis City Conference once was considered the jewel of high school...
Read moreKFAN post Henry Lake is now all white
Joni Mitchell once sang that you don’t know what you’ve had until it’s gone. “We’re glad to get him,” admits...
Read more2013 W draft: a ‘huge buzz’ and no surprises
The Big 3 draft” was no surprise. Through the days and weeks, if not the last few...
Read moreWe did it again! — Ninth annual Carol Fitzgerald Fund announces grant winners
Ten years ago on April 10, 2003, we lost a great woman, Carol Fitzgerald. Thanks to great support from our...
Read moreMinneapolis’ Tayler Hill is Mystics’ first pick
By Charles Hallman Staff Writer Tayler Hill, the first Minneapolis City Conference player to be...
Read moreTwins’ diversity talk seems mostly for show
A new movie on the life of Jackie Robinson premieres Friday. It has support from people in...
Read moreLouisville wins NCAA, beats Michigan 82-76
The Cardinals of Louisville are the champions of basketball, rallying as only Louisville can to beat Michigan 82-76....
Read moreESPN extends deal with WNBA; financial details kept $ecret
Two big changes were recently announced by the WNBA: an extension of its current deal with ESPN for...
Read moreThree top coaches
There are so many great high school basketball coaches in the state that there are too many to recognize....
Read moreFinal 4 memories
As this year’s NCAA tournaments crown new men’s and women’s national champions, this reporter took a stroll...
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