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Blacks in volleyball: ‘We are starting to see a lot more young Black girls’
I have covered college volleyball for over 40 years, and seeing no more than a couple of Blacks playing is still commonplace, whether it’s spring ball or the regular season in the fall. According to the latest NCAA demographics, there are 2,041 Blacks females playing D1, D2, D3 volleyball, down five from 2022, compared to 12,648 white female players.
Al Shaver, voice of the Minnesota North stars, dies at 96
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Al Shaver, the long-time radio voice of the Minnesota North Stars, died Monday at 96 years old. Shaver had a brief illness and died in Vancouver, British Columbia. He joined the North Stars in the inaugural 1967-68 season and was their radio voice for 26 years. He did not leave with the team when they departed for Dallas.\
South girls, Eagan boys shine at Wildcat Invitational track
AV’s Smith, Barnslater win two events each The Lakeville South girls and Eagan boys pushed through some unexpected bad weather to win team championships at the Eagan Wildcat Invitational track and field meet Tuesday. Lakeville South outdistanced South Suburban Conference rival Eagan by 34 points in the girls meet, while Eagan’s boys finished 39 points ahead of Woodbury. Apple Valley was third in the boys meet and fourth in the...
Minnesota Twins support high school baseball and softball programs with unique event
After the conclusion of the April 25 Minnesota Twins-Chicago White Sox game, a high school doubleheader will be played, first with Prior Lake versus Shakopee and then Minneapolis Edison versus Saint Paul Johnson. Thursday’s baseball ‘tripleheader’ is part of the Twins hosting six high school baseball games at their ballpark...
Summer Games Done Quick 2024 Games List Announced
Games Done Quick, the grassroots speedrunning organization that’s raised $49.1 million in support of charity since its inception in 2010, has officially released its roster of accepted runs for its summer marathon, the aptly named Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2024. The full games list can be found here.
Wildcats’ lacrosse rally topples the champs
Eagan moves into top 10 in boys rankings When Eagan fell five goals behind in the fourth quarter against defending state boys lacrosse champion Lakeville North, it was not time for the Wildcats to panic – or even call timeout, for that matter. Instead of rattling cages, juggling the lineup or changing up strategy, Eagan coach Tony Mattia just let his team keep playing. It worked, as Eagan scored seven...
Former Coyote standout joining Gopher staff
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s going to be another familiar face on the bench for the University of Women’s basketball team. Chloe Lamb, a former South Dakota standout and Summit League player of the year, has been hired as the director of player development / assistant coach for the Gophers. Lamb played for Minnesota […]
Go Green, Join the Bike Month Festivities and Pedal Your Way to Prizes in Richfield and Bloomington
Get ready to trade in your gas guzzlers for two wheels, folks. May has been dubbed Bike Month and Commuter Services is riding in full force with their latest campaign for the year 2024. The goal is simple and green: convince more people to opt for biking over driving to reduce carbon footprints and embrace a cleaner mode of transport.
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