Ben Johnson Returns as Minnesota Basketball Coach
The 40 year old Minnesota native, former college star, and head coach at Minnesota talks about returning home to lead the Golden Gophers. He frames his hiring in March as a chance to energize the program, inspire his community, and show the city what they can achieve. Johnson cites personal history and broader social renewal in Minneapolis.
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New Minnesota basketball coach lays out vision for change
Ben Johnson, a former UNI assistant hired by Minnesota, frames his appointment as a chance to reshape Minneapolis through character and community. He emphasizes addressing police brutality and systemic racism while guiding the Gophers to sustained success.
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Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open Over Media Bans
Naomi Osaka exits the French Open amid a dispute over mandatory news conferences. She cites long bouts of low mood and anxiety from public speaking, saying athletes are human and should balance well being with sport.
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When Fans Cross Lines In Sports Fandom
An op ed reflects on fans dehumanizing players, citing NBA incidents with Russell Westbrook Trae Young Ja Morant and Kyrie Irving plus past examples in NFL and MLB. It urges fans to treat athletes as people off and on the court and calls for self reflection.
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