In a move unprecedented in the last 50 years of U.S. professional sports history, the Bucks on Wednesday refused to take the court for their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic.
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.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
Former prep star making his mark in NBA
Former Apple Valley High School boys’ basketball standout Gary Trent Jr is making waves in the NBA.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Former U of M coach Stollings fired from Texas Tech for creating ‘climate of fear’
Tech fired Stollings August 7, two days after a investigative report was released saying that she and her staff were alleged by players to have fostered a culture of ‘fear, anxiety and depression.’
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
NBA forges on to playoffs
The NBA playoffs begin this week in the land of Mickey Mouse and Disney World in Orlando; so far the bubble has not burst.
Posted inFeatured, Sports
WNBA: ‘We’re people first, players second’
The WNBA for at least four years has been the unheralded leader in pro sport when it comes to advocating social justice.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
College players demand a say in sport deliberations
Reportedly over 100 football players tested positive for COVID since June 1 after they were allowed to return to campus for voluntary workouts.
Posted inSports
Lightning-bolt shot wins PGA
Several times during the final round as many as seven players were tied for the lead.
Posted inSports, Timberwolves/NBA
The NBA, leading sports in diversity, still falls short
‘I want to see more Black people in positions of power.’
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
‘Bubble-Wubble’ contrast a dirty shame
Whether starting later than usual or playing a season under unprecedented circumstances even for the COVID-19 era, the WNBA keeps getting slighted.
Posted inGophers/College, Sports
Big Ten athletes challenge conference, fall football plans
‘College Athlete Unity (CAU) is going on record to express the concerns of over 1,000 Big Ten football players.’
Posted inSports
Kelly helped put North’s Polars on girls’ b-ball map
Ebony Kelly passed away last week at the age of 49 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Posted inSports
Pac 12 athletes on the brink!
Pac 12 student-athletes are challenging for change right now.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
Newest Lynx player makes quick turnaround from Atlanta
Erica McCall became the newest Minnesota Lynx on July 30. ‘The experience was crazy,’ she recalled.
Posted inSports
In sports talk, Blacks are scarce while ‘any White is right’
Sports media remain a holdout when it comes to diversity.
Posted inSports
Former prep stars in WNBA
With the WNBA season beginning last weekend, this column pays tribute to two former Minnesota prep standouts and current league players looking to make their mark. Rachel Banham (Lakeville North) Banham, a 5’9” guard, is in her fifth WNBA season as a member of the Minnesota Lynx after playing the first four with the Connecticut […]
Posted inFeatured, Sports, Twins/MLB
Twins logo ripe for more racially sensitive update
‘I simply wanted a respectful and subtle, yet very significant update to this logo that honors and reflects the team, the fans and players of different backgrounds’
Posted inSports
Michael Thompson wins 3M Open
Again the best PGA golfers in the world returned to the TPC in Blaine July 20-26 for the second annual 3M Open.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports, Timberwolves/NBA
NBA and WNBA lead in diversity and inclusion
The WNBA and the NBA have for several years set the standard for diversity and inclusion in pro sport, consistently getting high marks in racial and gender hiring.
Posted inLynx/WNBA, Sports
WNBA finally starts
This weekend the W becomes the first domestic league dedicating its entire season to Black Lives Matter as well as honoring Blacks who have died at the hands of police.
Posted inSports
A look back at the Governors
This week’s column takes a brief look back at the accomplishments of a St. Paul City boys’ basketball team and three current coaching changes throughout the metro area.