Vick lands first quarterback commitment at Norfolk State
Norfolk State University Coach Michael Vick has secured his first quarterback commitment as an HBCU coach in Earl Woods III, a former Alabama high school standout.
Coach Tierra Terry celebrates 50th career win as Virginia Union dominates
Virginia Union University’s women’s basketball team started the new year with style, delivering an 82-53 thrashing of Virginia University of Lynchburg on Sunday at Barco-Stevens Hall.
Virginia State outlasts Johnson C. Smith for 75-68 victory
Virginia State University surged in the second half to defeat Johnson C. Smith University 75-68 in an exciting back-and-forth battle Saturday.
Tennessee State’s foray into ice hockey could break barriers for Black youths, by Marc H. Morial
Detroit radio icon and hockey fan Gerald McBride was inspired to write the screenplay for his film “Black Ice: The Rhythm” when he attended a sold-out University of Michigan hockey game and realized he was the only Black fan among …
Patriots fire Coach Jerod Mayo after 4-13 season
The New England Patriots fired Coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday after one season, beginning another reboot for the franchise just a year after it parted with longtime Coach Bill Belichick.
Freedom Classic Festival returns with VSU-VUU basketball rivalry
The Freedom Classic Festival returns to the Virginia State University Multi-Purpose Center on Saturday, Jan. 18, promising a day filled with basketball, community and HBCU pride.
Randolph-Macon to host 2027 NCAA DIII Women’s Volleyball Championship
Randolph-Macon College recently snagged the honor of hosting the 2027 NCAA Division III Women’s Volleyball National Championship. Set for the Henrico Sports & Events Center, just 8 miles from the Ashland campus, the event promises to shine a national spotlight …
Henrico sports center emerges as powerhouse in rookie season
The motto of the Henrico Sports & Events Center at Virginia Center Commons in Glen Allen is “Showtime, all the time.” Since the center’s grand opening in December 2023, over 375,000 people have attended events there. The center is the …
Nominations for RVA Sports Awards honor top athletes, coaches
Public voting is open for the fourth annual RVA Sports Awards, offering fans an opportunity to celebrate athletes, teams, and coaches who have significantly impacted the community. The awards highlight excellence in Richmond sports, with categories recognizing athletes, teams, coaches …
Former NFL star DeSean Jackson to lead Delaware State football
Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State.
Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from his family released by the network on Friday. He was 78.
Virginia State commits to Henry Frazier III with long-term contract
Virginia State University Head Football Coach Henry Frazier III has signed a five-year contract, extending his tenure as he enters his third season with the Trojans in 2024. Frazier, named the team’s 26th head coach in May 2022, has led …
Boxing’s next generation stars in Richmond’s national championships
Richmond’s Nnajai Wright and six Olympians shined at the 2024 USA Boxing National Championships, which concluded Saturday at the Greater Richmond Convention Center after a week of intense competition featuring nearly 900 boxers from across the country.
NFL great Michael Vick introduced as Norfolk State’s football coach
To shouts of “Coach” and “Let’s go Spartans,” Michael Vick was introduced Monday as Norfolk State’s football coach, a homecoming for the former NFL star and a splashy, attention-grabbing hire for a program that has struggled in recent years.
VSU volleyball lands 4 on Academic All-District Team
Four members of the Virginia State University volleyball team have been named to the Academic All-District Team by the College Sports Communicators.
