Southside Sports Hall of Fame Sabathani will debut Feb. 27, honoring athletes and community leaders who shaped South Minneapolis sports history.
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Yet more MIAC diversity
St. Catherine women’s basketball diversity is reflected in first-year player Beatrice Clayton and Assistant Coach Geno Bullard as the Wildcats build academic and athletic success.
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I didn’t want to go, but I’m glad I did
The Ronnie Henderson legacy includes unforgettable on-court brilliance, Hall of Fame honors, and decades of mentorship that shaped Minnesota basketball.
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‘Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback’ Now Streaming on Peacock
Field Generals Black quarterbacks docuseries on Peacock examines the history, barriers, and cultural impact of Black quarterbacks in professional football.
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Players, coaches fondly recall ‘The Bull’ Henderson
Ronnie Henderson Minnesota basketball legend known as “The Bull” is remembered for state championships, Hall of Fame honors, and mentoring generations of young players.
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Adjusting to a faster game
Emmamuella Sennowo St. Olaf basketball journey reflects her adjustment to a faster MIAC pace and a new offensive role as a first-year forward.
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Coaches often struggle with work-life balance
Black women coaches mental health challenges were highlighted at the Black Student Athlete Summit, where panelists discussed stress, self-care and leadership in college athletics.
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More MIAC diversity – Representing Black hockey
Black hockey MIAC representation takes center ice as St. Olaf senior Kelijah McElroy reflects on his collegiate career and inspiring the next generation.
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Same old elephant in the room
The NFL diversity problem remains in focus after zero Black hires among 10 coaching vacancies, prompting renewed scrutiny of the Rooney Rule and ownership practices.
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Making Super Bowl and Black history
Black Super Bowl firsts highlight groundbreaking moments by quarterbacks, coaches, and executives in NFL history.
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Shakopee Holds Off Apple Valley in Tight Boys Basketball Matchup
Shakopee held off Apple Valley 82–78 in a late-season boys basketball matchup that came down to the final minutes.
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Long-overdue recognition for the Minnesota Up-Towns
The Minnesota Up-Towns were a dominant Black basketball team in the 1920s whose legacy has long been overlooked in state history.
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ISU’s Tidy Pickett First African American Woman to Compete in Olympics
Tidye Pickett became the first African-American woman to compete in the Olympics, breaking barriers at the 1936 Berlin Games.
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Table-top book captures 170 Boston Celtics ‘moments’
A new illustrated book explores the Boston Celtics’ overlooked Black history, from NBA firsts to the complex legacy shaped by race and rivalry.
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North defeats Como Park in girls basketball
Minneapolis North defeated St. Paul Como Park 65 to 62 in a thrilling rematch of last year’s Twin Cities girls basketball championship.
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Anthony Tucker Announces Second Hoop Habits Training Facility in Minnesota
Hoop Habits is expanding with a new 41,000-square-foot training facility in Minnetonka, strengthening elite basketball development in Minnesota.
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Black schools getting ‘plucked’ by NIL, portal
HBCU coaches say unregulated NIL rules and the transfer portal are allowing bigger schools to recruit directly from their rosters, threatening program stability.
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Park Center Falls to Blaine in Road Loss
Pirates drop fifth game in six contests as Bengals improve to 15–2
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Como Park grad has no regrets
Ronnie Porter’s final game at Williams Arena marked a full-circle moment for the St. Paul native, who rose from walk-on to Wisconsin starter and leader.
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Former St. Thomas guard finds happiness with Huskers
Kendall Blue made the most of his homecoming, hitting a late three at Williams Arena as Nebraska remained unbeaten in a historic season.