There’s still a pulse
It wasn’t exactly what it wanted, but VCU will take it.
Justices make All-State team
Success on the court has led to success at the ballot box for the John Marshall High girls basketball team.
HBCUs do well outside NCAA
There is life beyond the NCAA for HBCUs with basketball teams.
Harding named to All- American team
Tahj Harding has followed up his All-CIAA honors with All-American honors.
Thomas named new Hampton coach
Hampton University has chosen Ivan Thomas to navigate its basketball program through what has been choppy waters of late.
Wood stands out in Nationals spring training action
Among the Washington Nationals’ brightest prospects has Richmond ties. Outfielder James Wood is the son of former University of Richmond basketball standout Kenny Wood, a member of the Spiders Athletic Hall of Fame.
Russell Wilson heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night.
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.