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NFL names its first Black female official

NFL names its first Black female official

"I am honored to be selected as an NFL official," said Maia Chaka, a teacher in the Virginia Beach area. "It is an accomplishment for all women, my community, and my culture."
by Catherine Whelan

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Climate change threatens winter recreation

Climate change threatens winter recreation

It’s cross-country skiing season and Minnesotan Jessie Diggins is on a roll. But the snow conditions she was brought up on are rapidly changing.
by Paul Huttner

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Irv Cross, NFL player and TV sports pioneer, dies at 81

Irv Cross, NFL player and TV sports pioneer, dies at 81

Irv Cross, the former NFL defensive back who became the first Black man to work full-time as a sports analyst on national television, died Sunday in Minnesota. He was 81.
by The Associated Press

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NBA suspends Wolves' Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

NBA suspends Wolves' Beasley 12 games for felony gun threat

The Timberwolves shooting guard recently pleaded guilty to a felony charge of threats of violence. The punishment will begin with Minnesota’s game Saturday at Washington. 
by The Associated Press

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AG: Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges

AG: Olympics gymnastics coach dies by suicide after charges

A former U.S. Olympics gymnastics coach with ties to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar has died by apparent suicide after being charged with two dozen crimes, including forms of human trafficking. 
by The Associated Press

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'The Mighty Ducks' coaxes Emilio Estevez back into acting

'The Mighty Ducks' coaxes Emilio Estevez back into acting

Emilio Estevez reprises his role as youth hockey coach Gordon Bombay for the Disney+ streaming service's "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," debuting March 26.
by The Associated Press

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NBCA says it has 'concern' about T-wolves' coaching change

NBCA says it has 'concern' about T-wolves' coaching change

The leadership of the National Basketball Coaches Association spoke out Wednesday about its “concern and level of disappointment” with the way the Minnesota Timberwolves went about their coaching change earlier this week.
by The Associated Press

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Woods faces hard recovery from serious injuries in car crash

Woods faces hard recovery from serious injuries in car crash

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center's chief medical officer says Tiger Woods shattered tibia and fibula bones in his right leg in multiple locations, with additional injuries in the ankle and foot. A statement on Woods’ Twitter account said he was awake, responsive and recovering.
by The Associated Press

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