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.
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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Former Minneapolis Washburn star leading his alma mater
MSR Prep Sports Shoutouts highlight 10 athletes, coaches, and leaders shaping Minnesota athletics as the new season begins.
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Gopher junior has NFL in his sights
Minnesota opens the 2025 season Thursday vs Buffalo. Defensive end Anthony Smith says the Gophers have been building toward this since January and are ready.
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Drag racing champ loves the adrenaline rush
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.
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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.