James T. ‘Jim’ Burch, longtime college basketball official, dies at 91
James T. “Jim” Burch, whose career as a college basketball official spanned nearly 60 years, died Sunday, May 19, 2019, at his home in Apex, N.C. He was 91.
Hampton University takes titles in Big South track and field events
Hampton University has made a big splash in the Big South Conference.
Steph Curry helps Golden State create a dynasty
With the seventh pick of the 2009 NBA draft, the Golden State Warriors sewed the seeds of a dynasty.
NBA playoffs down to final four
The NBA playoffs are down to the final four teams, with the games getting underway this week.
14’s the charm for MLB pitcher Edwin Jackson
Pitcher Edwin Jackson may need to glance at the front of his jersey to remind himself which Major League Baseball team he plays with.
Quality vs. quantity in college baseball
If readers can’t find many articles about black college baseball players in Virginia, there’s a good reason why.
VUU finishes 8th in NCAA regional golf competition
Virginia Union University’s golf team wasn’t blinded by the lights in its first venture in NCAA Tournament competition.
Flying Squirrels pitcher hopes 100 mph throws get him to big leagues
Walking to the batter’s box to face Melvin Adon must feel like walking the plank. Few pitchers unleash a fastball with more fury and frightening velocity than the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ bullpen ace.
VSU women track and field competitors win top individual honors
Virginia State University women earned top individual honors at the CIAA Track and Field Championships on May 4 and 5 in Bowie, Md.
VUU’s Jackie Jackson of Harlem Globetrotters fame dies at 79
Jackie Jackson of the Harlem Globetrotters was a legendary fan favorite. It didn’t matter whether the basketball game was inside or out, serious or more for fun. Mr. Jackson, known to most as “Jumpin’ Jackie Jackson,” died Sunday, May 5, …
Local players have helped NBA teams make it to the finals
If someone dusted the NBA playoff archives for fingerprints, they would discover ample evidence of Richmond area talent. Local players have played — and even been leading attractions — on NBA championship teams at least seven times. Make that nine …
VUU’s Shamdu Nalls trying out for Buffalo Bills
Virginia Union University’s Shamdu Nalls has signed a free agent contract to try out for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills.
Gino Marchetti, NFL Hall of Fame defensive end, dies at 93
Gino Marchetti was a strong man on the football field. He also cast a powerful vote against social injustice. Mr. Marchetti, who was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1972, died Monday, April 29, 2019, in Paoli, Pa., …
Richmonder Ferrell raids No. 4 spot in NFL draft, headed to Oakland
Burdened with the NFL’s most anemic pass rush, the Oakland Raiders have turned to a Richmonder for first aid. The Raiders drafted former Benedictine College Preparatory school and Clemson University defensive end Clelin Ferrell in the first round as the …
VSU Coach Lonnie Blow wins Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines Coach of the Year Award
Coach Lonnie Blow’s success at Virginia State University has drawn national acclaim. The Trojans basketball coach has received the Clarence “Big House” Gaines Coach of the Year Award by the National Sports Media Association. The award is presented to the …
