Sheila Johnson, the only Black woman to co-own three major league pro teams, criticized Time magazine for selecting Caitlin Clark as their “Athlete of The Year” and called for better promotion of all WNBA players, rather than focusing on one player.
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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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Jackson State coach stays positive after Gopher rout
The Minnesota Gopher women’s basketball team played Prairie View A&M and Jackson State, while the men’s team hosted Morgan State, in a series of games against Black college teams, with the Gophers winning all three games.
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Vikings legend Chuck Foreman to meet fans at meet-and-greets and watch parties
Chuck Foreman, the “Spin Doctor” and former Minnesota Vikings player, is hosting meet-and-greets and watch parties across Minnesota this December and January, offering fans a chance to meet a sports icon and enjoy the game-day experience.
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Former prep stars return to ‘give back’
Tartan High School has two former local prep stars, Angel Robinson and Trevor Mbakwe, working together as coaches and activities director, respectively, with a focus on increasing participation in high school sports.
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Hill honored by Summit League
Jade Hill, a senior guard for the University of St. Thomas, was named Summit League Performer of the Week after scoring 26 points in a 69-54 victory over Western Illinois.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
Coach Sandy Pugh and Prairie View A&M women’s basketball team take on Minnesota Gophers
Sandy Pugh, head women’s basketball coach at Prairie View A&M, is leading her team to play the Gophers on December 20, while Kierra Wheeler of Norfolk State was named Defensive Player of the Week by the MEAC.
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Maple Grove Crushes Park Center in a Statement Victory
Maple Grove defeated Park Center 78-36 in their December 2024 rematch, avenging their earlier loss and improving their record to 1-2, while Park Center fell to 1-3 with their second consecutive loss.
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Remembering Brent Haskins and Al G. Frost: Two pillars of the local sports community
Brent Haskins and Al G. Frost, Jr. were two members of the community who excelled in their respective fields and left a lasting impression on those they met, with Haskins being an NBA advance scout and Frost being a prep player, college athlete, and coach.
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Brief homecoming for U star now coach
Gadiva Hubbard, a former Gopher basketball player, is now an assistant coach and director of basketball operations at the University of North Florida, where she is helping the school to its best start since 2015-16.
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Two former greats represent in Big Ten ball
Two former Twin Cities Metro area high school boys’ basketball standouts, Tre Holloman and Lu’Cye Patterson, went at it during the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball Big Ten Conference opener against the Michigan State Spartans, with Holloman leading the Spartans with eight assists and Patterson scoring 12 points and four assists for the Gophers.
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Diversity in hockey still miles from full inclusion
Hockey is making progress in diversity, with six U.S. born Black players in the NHL, three Black players in the PWHL, three Black players in the NCHC, and one Black assistant coach, but more needs to be done to encourage more people of color to participate in the game.
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Caitlin Clark Acknowledges Privilege, Honors Black Legacy in WNBA
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has sparked a debate by acknowledging the league’s deep roots in Black excellence and emphasizing the importance of celebrating and investing in Black women in the WNBA.
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UST Tommies swept Big Sky-Summit Challenge
St. Thomas defeated Montana 88-81 in a Big Sky-Summit Challenge game, with Johnny Tauer and Nolan Minessale scoring career highs for the Tommies, while Malik Moore led all scorers with 30 points for the Grizzlies.
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High School Basketball Game of the Week: Minnehaha Academy vs. St. Louis Park Orioles
The St. Louis Park Orioles defeated the Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks 73-69 in an overtime thriller, with the Curtis twins leading the comeback and Dashon Amos hitting key shots to seal the win.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
HBCU Basketball Takes Center Stage: Women’s Hoops, MEAC Legends, and Rising Stars
The SWAC and MEAC have announced their 2025 Hall of Fame Class, featuring coaches and players who have made significant contributions to their respective conferences, and two local prep stars were recognized for their individual performances.
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Holloman back home for Big Ten matchup
Tre Holloman, a former Minneapolis prep player, has been improving as a Michigan State Spartan, earning All-Big Ten Academic selection and being named MEAC Defensive Player of the Week for his impressive performances.
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Coaches vs. Racism hosts first women’s classic
Darryl Woods, founder of Coaches vs. Racism, is using college basketball games to raise awareness about systemic racism and create meaningful conversations about how to impact and change society.
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Robinson, Edwards lead the way
Angel Robinson and Brianna Edwards, two of Minnesota’s top girls’ basketball coaches, recently coached their respective teams in a nonconference game, with Minneapolis North winning 70-51.
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Dean of Big Ten coaches Tom Izzo
Tom Izzo, Hall of Fame coach of the Michigan State Spartans men’s basketball team since 1995, is still interested in the fight and is still developing young talent, despite the challenges of the transfer portal and NIL rules.
Posted inBlack College Sports Weekly
College basketball’s snobs and SWAC teams’ scheduling
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have scheduled Bethune-Cookman and Morgan State, two Black schools from the SWAC and MEAC, respectively, and the SWAC has announced its postseason individual awards, with T.C. Taylor of Jackson State being named Coach of the Year.