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Jermaine Marrow brings excitement — and big fan numbers — to Hampton Pirates

Two of the brightest subjects regarding Hampton University basketball are Jermaine Marrow and home attendance. It’s reasonable to assume the two are linked.

Former Rams coach returns with Dayton Flyers to play VCU this Saturday

Virginia Commonwealth University and the state of Florida, while far apart geographically, have long been linked on the basketball map.

Standing room only for John Marshall-Trinity showdown at the Ashe Center

No. 1 versus No. 2. Private versus public.

Super Bowl trivia for Sunday’s big game

Cheese steak or clam chowder? “American Bandstand” or “Cheers”?

VCU Rams readying for high-profile game against Rhode Island Rams

Rams versus Rams, and Rhoades versus Rhode Island are two ways to bill Virginia Commonwealth University’s next high-exposure basketball opportunity.

Injuries contribute to VSU’s loss to Bowie State University

Cyonte Melvin is a bundle of basketball talent, but he’s not fully healthy. In a nutshell, that sums up the Virginia State University Trojans who took a rare stumble last Saturday in a 65-55 loss to Bowie State University at …

Jada Boyd packs a wallop in VHSL record book

You don’t judge a book by its cover. Nor is it wise to judge an athlete by the size of their school. As it turns out, one of Virginia’s elite basketball prospects attends one of Virginia’s smallest public high schools. …

Richmond Flying Squirrels to unveil ‘Funnville’ at April 13 opening

The Richmond Flying Squirrels generally lead the Eastern League in attendance, and it is no secret why. Since arriving at The Diamond on the Boulevard in Richmond in 2010, the Squirrels management has continued to upgrade the overall fan experience, …

Petersburg’s Ron Bolton, 10 others to be inducted into VIA Hall of Fame

The VIA Heritage Association wants to make sure the historical achievements of stellar athletes such as Ron Bolton don’t fade into oblivion.

Armstrong Wildcats banking on speed, agility and Finney

On your mark! Get set! Go!

Williams takes charge on UNC’s defense

Kenny Williams III is the Richmond area’s most recent link to arguably the nation’s premier college basketball program.

Quarterback showdown gearing up for Super Bowl LII

“Fly, Eagles, Fly,” the Philadelphia Eagles fight song, is unofficially No. 1 on the pop charts these days in the City of Brotherly Love.

Former Powhatan High School football star headed to Olympics

The explosive power that made Hakeem Abdul-Saboor a star football running back has earned him a berth on the U.S. Olympic bobsled team.

VSU beats VUU in Freedom Classic — again

Trey Brown is a major reason why Virginia State University is enjoying perhaps its best basketball season in program history.

Talented Griffin plays big, wins big

The University of Central Florida this season won all of its football games, going 13-0. At the same time, Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin won the hearts of all who saw him. Griffin drew attention for two clear reasons — his …