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Former TJ, South Carolina standout reclaims the headlines

Much to his own surprise, Philip Logan is back in the news.

Beyond no fans in the stands, big changes in the NFL

The 2020 NFL season will take some getting used to.

Washington Nationals looking for a repeat championship

If the Washington Nationals are to repeat as World Series champion, the team will need help in replacing the power of departed All-Star Anthony Rendon, who is now with the Los Angeles Angels.

’His Airness’ Michael Jordan also knew how to swing a bat

Michael Jordan the basketball player is a global legend. His greatness is beyond debate. Meanwhile, Jordan the baseball player remains a bit of a mystery, his status open to discussion.

Miss local baseball? You can still get the food

With the coronavirus pandemic, fans are missing baseball. And some are missing ballpark food.

VCU snags another transfer player, Levi Stockard III

Seems like just about any college basketball story nowadays includes the word “transfer.”

Former NBA All-Star Mo Williams to coach at Alabama State

Alabama State University, a public HBCU in Montgomery, is hopeful a former NBA All-Star will bring success to its basketball program.

Baseball player, executive Bob Watson dies at 74

Bob Watson, who impacted baseball as a player and executive, died Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Houston at age 74. He had been in declining health for several years.

VUU signs transfers to boost basketball team

Coming from near and far, help is on the way for the Virginia Union University basketball team.

Top NBA draft choice spent a week on college team

James Wiseman offers new meaning to the basketball term “one and done.”

VUU alum played for late Coach Don Shula with the Baltimore Colts

A native Richmonder played at least a small role in the historic coaching legacy of the late Don Shula.

Woody Strode and other African-American athletes went from sports to the silver screen

Woody Strode was among the first four African-Americans to play in the NFL, but that isn’t necessarily his top claim to fame.

Only one player at HBCU drafted into NFL

The once busy football pipeline between HBCUs and the NFL appears to have stalled. Out of seven rounds and 255 selections in the NFL’s virtual draft last month, only one HBCU athlete heard his name called.

Juwan Carter looking to break records at NSU

Juwan Carter has met Aaron Sparrow and the two men hit it off. Now, with all due respect, Carter hopes to politely erase Sparrow’s name from Norfolk State University’s football record book.

Hampton's Blue Thunder cheerleading squad turns to online tryouts

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every aspect of athletics, even cheerleading. Hampton University has conducted a virtual tryout for its Blue Thunder spirit squad.