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Pride of North Side wins … again

John Marshall High School did not compete in 2021 due to the pandemic. Many say that would have been the Justices’ strongest team.

UR women to play in ‘Big Dance’

Grace Townsend and the rest of the University of Richmond (UR) women’s basketball team are packing their dancing shoes for what lies ahead.

Joyner out at Hampton

Edward “Buck” Joyner, who served as Hampton University basketball coach in three different conferences, has been fired.

For the record at NFL Combine

Former Petersburg High and Hampton University standout Jerome Mathis was the fastest man in 2005 at the NFL Combine. Mathis’ 40-yard clocking of 4.26 still ranks ninth fastest all-time.

Bacot in contention for top NCAA center

The nation’s top college basketball center might be from Richmond.

Lincoln, Fayetteville State win CIAA; VUU and VSU fail to find lucky charm

Last year, Lincoln University nearly won the CIAA men’s title, losing in the finals. This time, the Lions closed the deal.

Earl Lloyd: A man of many firsts

In discussing the greatest players to ever compete in the CIAA tournament, a nice starting point might be Earl Lloyd.

Old and new Rams are doing well

This has been a take-notice basketball season for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, both past and present versions.

White switches pads for spikes

If not for two knee surgeries, this story might be about Maddox White the football star instead of Maddox White the track sensation. The precocious St. Christopher’s sophomore stopped racing for gridiron goal lines two years ago and switched to ...

JM boys, girls look to double dip

They never even tapped their brakes in getting to where they wanted to go. The John Marshall High School boys and girls have rumbled into the history book as among the most dominant postseason teams in Virginia hoops history.

JM now has ‘Moore’ to cheer for

A year ago, Ashaun Moore could do nothing but watch as John Marshall High rolled to the State Class 2 basketball title.

Do you believe in magic? VUU does

Virginia Union University’s Panthers had smiles on their faces while bussing to Baltimore earlier this week. Not so for Virginia State.

Manchester duo legacy leading scorers

If the names Woolfolk and Wright sound familiar to serious basketball fans, they should.

Soccer star’s talent comes home

The inaugural W League RVA squad will feature a talented local woman this soccer season.

Pulley, Mbangue win conference honors

Keishawn Pulley has more than doubled his scoring in his sophomore basketball season at Randolph-Macon College (RMC).