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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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SWAC hoops put on a show in Atlanta, seeding debate remains
The SWAC basketball tournament highlights the strength of HBCU programs and their path to the NCAA tournament.
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Charles Hallman’s March Madness Tour Spotlights HBCU Hoops and Black Talent
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder sports journalist Charles Hallman took his annual March Madness coverage on the road, traveling to Tuscaloosa, Alabama (HBCUAC) and Atlanta, Georgia (SWAC) to highlight HBCU basketball and the impact of Black athletes. In between, Hallman stopped at Bethel University in Arden Hills to watch the Millsaps College women’s basketball team, which featured the […]
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Rosemount, Benilde-St. Margaret’s capture state titles
Rosemount and Benilde-St. Margaret’s won championships at the Minnesota girls basketball state tournament at Williams Arena.
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Kyler Murray joins Vikings legacy of Black quarterbacks
Kyler Murray becomes the latest in the long legacy of Black quarterbacks Minnesota Vikings have trusted to lead their offense.
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D3 March Madness ends, but Millsaps leaves its mark
The Millsaps women’s basketball NCAA tournament run ended with an 81–73 loss to Bethel after winning the Southern Athletic Association championship.
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Barnes building a conference, future leaders
Kiki Baker Barnes HBCUAC commissioner reflects on conference expansion, media partnerships and mentoring the next generation of Black women leaders.
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Millsaps College represents in NCAA tournament
Bethel University defeated Millsaps College 81–73 in the first round of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament.
Posted inBlack College Sports Report
Only one in the pool: Howard swim keeps HBCU legacy alive
Howard University swimming teams made history by winning the Northeast Conference championships, with both the men’s and women’s squads claiming titles.
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Minneapolis North Polars Hold Off Roosevelt Teddies, 64–60
The Minneapolis North Community Polars defeated the Roosevelt Teddies 64–60 in a competitive Minneapolis conference boys basketball matchup.
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March Madness: A look at HBCU basketball’s intensity and spirit
The HBCUAC basketball championship in Tuscaloosa highlighted NAIA HBCU talent as Rust College and SUNO captured conference titles.
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Back to softball
Sophomore outfielder Jae Cosgriff is looking to build on her freshman season as Minnesota softball begins the 2026 campaign.
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South wins Twin City Title
Minneapolis South defeated St. Paul Central 80–77 to win the TC Championship, securing its first Twin City title since 1962.
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St. Paul Central Extends Winning Streak with 86–59 Win Over Southwest
St. Paul Central vs Minneapolis Southwest finished 86–59 as the Minutemen extended their winning streak and improved to 25-2.
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Committee Sports Group Highlights Black Coaches and Athletes During Black History Month
Committee Sports Group used Black History Month to highlight Black coaches and athletes and their historic accomplishments across the sports world.
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Rondale Moore’s Death Renews Focus on Mental Health in the NFL
Mental health in the NFL is under renewed scrutiny after the death of Rondale Moore, raising concerns about brain injury, stigma and emotional isolation in professional football.
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The overlooked challenger of MN Twins’ segregation
Minnesota Twins spring training segregation practices ended after Kwame McDonald and civil rights activists pressured the team to abandon segregated housing in the 1960s.
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Former prep players home for a visit
Minnesota athletes return home for college basketball matchups while others make history in Olympic and state championship hockey.
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Tartan Beats North for 26th Straight Victory
Tartan vs North 26th straight victory keeps the Titans undefeated at 26-0 after a 52-18 win.
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Washburn wins Twin City title
The Washburn Como Park girls basketball championship concluded with Minneapolis Washburn defeating St. Paul Como Park 61-52 for the Twin Cities title.