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As the Minnesota Lynx and the rest of the WNBA continue their Olympic break — the regu lar season will resume August 17 — it appears as though the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis is vacant. The Lynx have three players on the Women’s USA team: Seimone Augustus, Maya Moore and Lindsey Whalen. In their […]

BREIANNA CARTER, a 5-9 forward who helped Minneapolis Washburn reach the Class 2A Section 4 championship, will attend Wilberforce University this fall and will be a member of the women’s basketball team at the Historically Black institution. Carter, who excelled defensively and offensively for the Millers last season, is expected to make an immediate impact […]

Swish Appeal’s Nate Parham last week offered his mid-season assessment on the first-year WNBA players, who have now completed a half-season of their inaugural pro campaigns. Surprises — Phoenix un-drafted rookie center Avery Warley “is by far the biggest surprise of the first half this season,” Parham told the MSR by phone. “Right now…she is […]

Eddie Robinson won 408 football games at Grambling State, and Joe Paterno passed Robinson up with his 409th win in October 2011 to be named Division I’s all-time winningest coach. When the NCAA’s hammer came down on Penn State last week and stripped the school of 112 wins, the Philadelphia Inquirer in its story rightfully noted, “Robinson moves […]

Whenever Title IX is discussed, at least two opposing camps face off: Either “It killed men’s college sports” or “It just isn’t needed anymore” takes center stage. Although the 40-year federal law is mainly seen as an athletic law, it’s more than just sports according to U.S. Education Department Assistant Secretary Russlynn Ali. “In the […]

The decision to penalize Penn State University (PSU) has confused many, because over time the NCAA has always used violations or infractions by those connected to the programs of NCAA schools or lack of institutional control as the foundation for penalizing NCAA member schools. The violations were always related to athletes and/or extra benefits. That […]

Last month I was covering the Youth Day Out event at the University of Minnesota when former Apple Valley track star KYLIE PETERSONlet me in on an amazing accomplishment by the women’s 4×100 meter relay team. “We set a school record,” the senior-to-be calmly said. “We also qualified for the NCAA Championships.” Indeed they did.Peterson, […]

By Sheri Crockett Contributing Writer Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded in 1913 at Howard University, located in Washington, D.C., by 22 young women. Our motto is a sisterhood called to serve — yes, I said our motto. I am a member of this prestigious sorority, along with Minnesota Lynx player Candice Wiggins. I […]

The decision to penalize Penn State University (PSU) has confused many, because over time the NCAA has always used violations or infractions by those connected to the programs of NCAA schools or lack of institutional control as the foundation for penalizing NCAA member schools. The violations were always related to athletes and/or extra benefits. That […]

Last month I was covering the Youth Day Out event at the University of Minnesota when former Apple Valley track star KYLIE PETERSON let me in on an amazing accomplishment by the women’s 4×100 meter relay team. “We set a school record,” the senior-to-be calmly said. “We also qualified for the NCAA Championships.” Indeed they […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. was founded in 1913 at Howard University, located in Washington, D.C., by 22 young women. Our motto is a sisterhood called to serve — yes, I said ourmotto. I am a member of this prestigious sorority, along with Minnesota Lynx player Candice Wiggins. I had a chance to speak to […]

The number of people of color in radio and television broadcasting roles for NBA teams this season reached an all-time high according to the “2012 Racial and Gender Report Card” (RGRC) by the Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. Blacks made up 19 percent, two percent more than 2010-11, and women broadcasters were up […]

ROYCE WHITE (DeLaSalle/Hopkins): The first-round NBA draft choice from Iowa State is in Las Vegas playing for the Houston Rockets. KAMMRON TAYLOR (Minneapolis North): The 6-2 guard, who led Minneapolis North to the 2003 Class 4A state boys’ basketball title before going on to star at the University of Wisconsin, is playing for the Minnesota […]

Mid-season month off affects teams differently By Charles Hallman Staff Writer With the entire U.S. women’s Olympic basketball team entirely composed of WNBA players, the league schedule is now on break until August 17. The interruption has both good and not-so-good consequences for the league’s teams and players. “First and foremost, I think it is […]

To be a mentor these days, especially to Black youngsters, doesn’t take a lot of academic letters behind one’s name. It just takes someone committed to the next generation’s success. “I think mentoring is extremely important for the growth and development of our young children, especially African American boys and girls,” explains Minneapolis Public Schools […]

Is there a dynasty in the making? By Sheri Crockett Contributing Writer The Minnesota Lynx started this year on a 14-game winning streak, dating back to the Western Conference semifinals last year. This year’s team set a new league record — the longest undefeated start in league history at 10-0 — and three games later […]

Thomas Darden is among more than 2,000 former players who are suing the National Football League, arguing that the league concealed information from them about football-related injuries and long-term brain damage. We are slowly learning that playing football can be dangerous to one’s health. At least three former pro players’ deaths, all ruled suicides, may […]

It’s no secret that Tiger Woods, the first and only billionaire athlete, is arguably the best player in golf history. There have been many great players over the many years: Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and of course the record book of golf, Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus (The Golden […]