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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Unrivaled 3×3 women’s pro league features diverse coaching staff
The rosters and coaches are now set for the new Unrivaled 3×3 women’s pro league, which is co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Brianna Stewart and is made up of current WNBA players.
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State’s rich athletic legacy celebrated in new pop-up exhibit
The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame has been revived and will be a pop-up exhibit on the lower level of the Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis, featuring displays of “firsts,” Olympic success, the Metrodome, women’s sports, and more.
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The Barn evokes memories good and bad
Williams Arena, one of the oldest college basketball arenas in America, lacks recognition of its two all-time best guards, Archie Clark and Ray Williams, despite their solid NBA careers.
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Fourth Black HC invades The Barn so far this season
Reggie Theus, head coach and athletic director at Bethune-Cookman, is raising funds to build a championship culture and appreciates the significance of competing against another Black head coach.
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A blast from the past
Tyler Johnson, a former Minnesota Gophers wide receiver, caught a 24-yard pass in overtime to set up the winning touchdown for the Los Angeles Rams in their 26-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
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Gopher rowers earn their respect
Radhika Ajmera and Misha Shah are the only two rowers of color on the University of Minnesota rowing team, and both are successful in the classroom and respected for their hard work in the sport.
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Black coaches make impact in college basketball: Eastern Illinois, Cleveland State and Yale
Three Black Division I head coaches, Marqus McGlothan, Daniyal Robinson, and James Jones, recently discussed their experiences coaching at different levels of sports, highlighting the importance of diversity and longevity in the coaching profession.
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TSU’s Playoff Return Under Eddie George and Ty Grace’s Rising Legacy at Howard
Tennessee State clinched a share of the Big South football Championship, and head coach Eddie George has received a four-year contract extension, while Howard University head women’s basketball coach Ty Grace has also received a four-year contract extension.
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Experienced assistant coaches strengthen Tommies
Tiana Jones and Kenneth Lowe are assistant coaches for the St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, and are committed to helping their players reach their full potential both on and off the court.
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Twins’ Diversity and New Ownership Take Spotlight as EIU Coach Aims to Upset Gophers in ‘Money Game
Marqus McGlothan, former assistant coach at Eastern Illinois, has been named interim head coach and is looking forward to his first matchup against the Gophers as HC.
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The game that changed my life
On February 17, 1979, Ben Coleman’s whole life changed when he attended the Twin City basketball game between St. Paul Central and Minneapolis North, which featured some of the state’s top prospects and led to a decade of success for both programs.