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Black fans remain a rare sight at Twins games
The Twins had the most Black players in the American League this year, but Black fans remain a rare sight at Target Field. Sports columnist Charles Hallman asks what it will take to bring them out to...
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Brunson sees a wide-open race for the WNBA title
As the 2026 WNBA Playoffs kick off, veteran broadcaster Cindy Brunson calls it the most competitive title race in league history. Sports columnist Charles Hallman breaks down the bracket, plus the...
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Blacklight on Sports: Dr. Gary F. Green II on “Playing the Game,” Black...
WORDPRESS EXCERPT Dr. Gary F. Green II joins Blacklight on Sports to unpack his book "Playing the Game," arguing that what's dismissed as raw physical talent in Black athletes is actually embodied,...
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Dr. Queenie, Ixchel McKinnie use social media to push back for the W
Two Black women, Dr. Queenie and Ixchel McKinnie, are pushing back against toxic social media discourse targeting Black WNBA players and coaches. Sports columnist Charles Hallman talks with them about...
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Dave Winfield reflects on Hall of Fame career, new memoir amid milestone year
Hall of Famer and Rondo native Dave Winfield reflects on his new memoir, "Touching All the Bases," a statue in his childhood neighborhood, and 50 years of the Winfield Awards. Sports columnist Charles...
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Tamryn Spruill’s new book chronicles three decades of WNBA history
Sports columnist Charles Hallman talks with journalist Tamryn Spruill about her new book, "The W: A History of the WNBA," a comprehensive account of the league's 30-year fight for legitimacy. Plus,...
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Time for a Black woman to lead the WNBA
As WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert prepares to retire, Black women dominate the shortlist of possible successors. Sports columnist Charles Hallman makes the case for why the league's next leader...
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UST’s full-speed climb to Division I
Pushed out of Division III for being too dominant, the University of St. Thomas fast-tracked its way to full Division I status. As national exposure grows, MSR examines the numbers behind the...
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Coaching while Black: New chances and new voices
From junior college sidelines to high school gridirons, Black coaches in Minnesota are paving pathways for youth, proving that representation on the whistle changes lives on and off the field. The...
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SWAC coaches sound off as HBCU football season kicks into gear
With the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in the books, HBCU football is in full swing. Dive into what SWAC head coaches are saying about preseason hype, college football chaos, and big matchups ahead. The post...
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Taylor, Smith give Gophers reasons for optimism
As the Minnesota Gophers kick off its 2026 season against Eastern Illinois, running back Darius Taylor and defensive lineman Anthony Smith step up as the heart and hustle of Dinkytown. Here is how...
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Could this college athletes’ union finally stick?
Previous attempts to unionize college players for some reason or another failed without getting any meaningful traction. Over 100 women’s college basketball players last month signed union cards with...
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Culpepper’s early flashes give Twins a look at their future
Rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper is already making waves in a Minnesota Twins uniform. Sports Columnist Charles Hallman breaks down Culpepper's big-league adjustment, praise from veterans, and what...
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Talent agent Tiauna Jackson breaks barriers in Hollywood, fights for the...
When Hollywood began rolling back its diversity initiatives, Tiauna Jackson doubled down. From navigating systemic bias to launching her own agency and earning a law degree, the history-making talent...
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Lenny McAllister’s new book challenges echo chambers, calls for a return to...
From walking away from basketball, reinventing his career and navigating political commentary, Lenny McAllister shares how faith and second chances can shatter today's toxic echo chambers. The post...
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Staurowsky: Transgender athlete backlash masks bigger threats to Title IX
Sports equity expert Dr. Ellen Staurowsky says the panic over transgender athletes is a distraction from a bigger playbook: rolling back Title IX and undermining college athletes' rights. Sports...
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Lynx’s Kosu adjusting to physical game, English, in second season
Minnesota Lynx forward Anastasiia Olairi Kosu opens up about honoring her late father's legacy and adjusting to the WNBA's physicality. Plus, the Timberwolves' move to DAZN becomes the latest hit to...
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Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards honor nine trailblazers in Atlanta
The 2026 Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards honored nine Black sports and journalism trailblazers in Atlanta, including WNBA legends Renee Montgomery and Angel McCoughtry, Olympic great Edwin Moses, and Billye...
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MSR marks 92 years of telling our own story
As MSR marks 92 years, longtime contributors Jerry Freeman and Charles Hallman reflect on decades in the Black Press and the truths only it can tell. Editor Jasmine McBride has their story. The post...
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AEW’s Anthony Bowens on diversity, physicality and his path to wrestling
AEW star Anthony Bowens opened up about wrestling's physical toll, the company's commitment to diverse talent, and how quitting college baseball paved his path to the ring. The post AEW’s Anthony...
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