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Sports: 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.

Gophers/College / Sports

New Rutgers coach will build on Stringer’s legacy

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘Her life speaks volumes about the great woman that she is.’

New Rutgers coach will build on Stringer’s legacy Read More
Sports

Four current and former preps making their marks

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 - by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald - Leave a Comment

This week’s column highlights feature a track and field All-American, a football and basketball player, a former girls’ basketball star, and a senior basketball player headed to prep school.

Four current and former preps making their marks Read More
Sports

Pre-NBA Black players rescued from history’s dustbin

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘It’s as much about Black culture, Black history, as it is about basketball.’

Pre-NBA Black players rescued from history’s dustbin Read More
Sports

Helping his sister launched new Gopher coach’s career

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

‘I’m gonna coach. I’m going to recruit. I’m going to coach on the floor. I’m going to coach you hard.’

Helping his sister launched new Gopher coach’s career Read More
Sports / Timberwolves/NBA

Fowles resolves to be more vocal in her last season

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘She’s just one of those unbelievably great pros.’

Fowles resolves to be more vocal in her last season Read More
Sports

First flag football season could be the start of something big

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘I didn’t think I was gonna play, but then I started playing and got better.’

First flag football season could be the start of something big Read More
Sports

U.S. soccer teams agree on gender pay equity

May 25, 2022May 31, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘I expect that other women’s sports institutions will follow suit…’0

U.S. soccer teams agree on gender pay equity Read More
Sports

The first picture I ever got published

May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 - by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald - Leave a Comment

‘I was there to write a story about the game, and my father was there to take pictures.’

The first picture I ever got published Read More
Sports / Twins/MLB

New Twins shortstop is ā€˜adjusting to the adjustments’

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘Coming back it’s been wonderful, glorious, just to be able to let that competitive edge out each and every day and have fun doing it.’

New Twins shortstop is ā€˜adjusting to the adjustments’ Read More
Sports

NCAA reluctantly faces its overdue ā€˜transformation’

May 20, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

Another View Change and the NCAA historically has been an oxymoron. Nonetheless, college sport’s governing body has been dealing with unexpected changes while still trying to maintain its stonewall anti-change …

NCAA reluctantly faces its overdue ā€˜transformation’ Read More
Sports

Fighters eager to ā€˜show what they know’ 

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

Two title fights headline the next Saturday night fight card at the Minneapolis Armory in June.

Fighters eager to ā€˜show what they know’  Read More
Sports / Timberwolves/NBA

Meeting an NBA legend

May 18, 2022May 19, 2022 - by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald - Leave a Comment

A recollection of meeting NBA superstar Bob Lanier.

Meeting an NBA legend Read More
High School / Sports / Vikings/NFL

Flag football gains momentum with Vikings support

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

The Minnesota Vikings have joined several NFL teams to help support girls’ flag football leagues in their team’s local areas.

Flag football gains momentum with Vikings support Read More
Sports

Stringer coaching tree bears fruitĀ 

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

Chelsea Newton is a proud branch on the Stringer coaching tree.

Stringer coaching tree bears fruitĀ  Read More
Sports

Four who are doing it big

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 - by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald - Leave a Comment

Here are four individuals who have made and will continue to make their marks.

Four who are doing it big Read More
Featured / Sports

Athena Awards recognize female athletic excellence

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘I can’t believe all the African American females that were selected for this award. I was beyond proud.’

Athena Awards recognize female athletic excellence Read More
Sports

Accolades flow to retiring hoops coach C. Vivian Stringer

May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

‘She has earned the right to be called one of the greatest women coaches!’

Accolades flow to retiring hoops coach C. Vivian Stringer Read More
Gophers/College / Sports

New coalition seeks greater diversity in sports leadership

May 4, 2022May 6, 2022 - by Charles Hallman

‘This is a time for us to come together and be very strategic and transparent and intentional about moving the agenda.’

New coalition seeks greater diversity in sports leadership Read More
Sports

Missed school day comes full circle

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald

Last week Lisa Lissimore got inducted into the Minnesota State High School Hall of Fame.

Missed school day comes full circle Read More
Featured / Lynx/WNBA / Sports

Black women are local leaders in sports activism

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - 1 Comment

‘I think the W does have a critical lens on what it looks like to walk through the world as a Black woman.’

Black women are local leaders in sports activism Read More

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