Three rookies in the WNBA, Rickea Jackson, Aaliyah Edwards, and Angel Reese, have been impressive this season, setting records.
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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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Prep basketball accomplishments through the years
Over the past 25 years, Minneapolis and St. Paul have seen 25 accomplishments by boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and coaches.
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NABJ’s 2024 Sam Lacy Pioneer Award: Chicago legends, champions honored
The 2024 Sam Lacy Pioneer Award was given to eight well-deserving individuals and one college tennis team, honoring their contributions to sports journalism.
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Cheryl Miller’s legacy in women’s basketball: A testament to greatness
Cheryl Miller, a legendary USC women’s basketball player, is now a coach and mentor to current players, and was recently the winning coach of the WNBA All-Star Game.
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Former prep star Sly Johnson finds dream job as head coach
Sly Johnson, former St. Paul Central boys’ basketball great, was recently named head coach of the boys’ basketball team at East High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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‘Black Folk Don’t… Swim’ doc re-airs to honor Black U.S. Olympic swimmers
Black Public Media is re-airing the “Black Folk Don’t…Swim,” which examines the myth that Black people don’t swim.
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Is the WNBA media rights deal a fair valuation?
The WNBA has announced a new media rights deal with Disney, NBCU, and Amazon that will distribute more than 125 regular-season and playoff games nationally each season.
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Simone Biles dominates Olympic qualifying round despite injury
Simone Biles made a spectacularly successful return to the Olympics by dominating the qualifying round despite a calf injury that would have sidelined most athletes.
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Simeon Woods Richardson shines as Twins’ starter against Phillies
Simeon Woods Richardson and Zack Wheeler had an entertaining pitchers’ duel in a 3-0 win for the Phillies over the Twins.
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All-Star Game reflects changing media trends in women’s sports
The MSR has not missed a WNBA All-Star Game since its founding in 1997, while the local Twin Cities mainstream media has not covered the event in years.
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Sights and sounds of WNBA All-Star Game
Cheryl Miller coached Team WNBA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game, Renee Montgomery is the first former WNBA player to retire and become a team owner.
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Accomplishments of the past high school season
Minneapolis South and Roosevelt High School made their first state tournament appearances in decades, while Juirad Hughes Jr. had a dominant performance at the state track meet.
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Olympic teams loaded with diverse talent
The U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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WNBA All-Star Weekend: Ogunbowale wins MVP; Team WNBA defeats Team USA
Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings set records for most points in a quarter, half and game in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.
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Playing for the world’s best pro league
Rachel Banham, a grizzled WNBA veteran, has returned to the Connecticut Sun after four seasons with the Minnesota Lynx.
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Wolves’ Summer League rookie Kalscheur stays fit, waits for call
Gabe Kalscheur is one of 12 rookies on the 2024 Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Summer League Las Vegas roster, and is working hard to prove that he belongs in the NBA.
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‘Power of the Dream’ shows WNBA is ‘bigger than basketball’
The WNBA’s commitment to social activism and their fight against racism is highlighted in the documentary ‘Power of the Dream.’
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Marlon McCoy to coach at collegiate level
Marlon McCoy, a former Tartan High School basketball player, has been named a graduate assistant for the Florida State University men’s basketball team.
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Fab Five Photos: WNBA photo highlights
This week’s “Fab Five Photos” features two WNBA players from the metro area.
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NIL becomes college sports’ free agency
The new era of NIL and free agency is transforming college sports, with coaches adjusting to the changing landscape.