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 …
Talent doesn’t fall far from family tree for Arnold Henderson VI
Some of Richmond’s prominent basketball family trees have branches stretching to St. Christopher’s School’s leafy West End campus.
VCU’s Tillman breaks out with double-doubles
At least on the basketball floor, Virginia Commonwealth University’s Justin Tillman has double the appetite of most others.
CIAA rivals VUU and VSU to meet at 23rd Annual Freedom Classic
Jemal Smith and Philip Owens, having shed anonymity, are in line to take center stage in the 23rd Annual Freedom Classic Festival.
Rams to take on former coach Anthony Grant’s Dayton Flyers
It would be hard for Virginia Commonwealth University basketball fans to forget former Coach Anthony Grant. After all, it was Coach Grant who recruited the nucleus of the Rams’ 2011 Final Four team while navigating VCU to a 76-25 overall …
John Marshall shows off its squad on the road
For most high school basketball teams, a road trip means a quick bus ride across town or perhaps to a nearby county. By contrast, the John Marshall High School Justices logged more December miles than just about everyone but Santa …
Petersburg’s Quinton Spain starting for Tennessee Titans
Petersburg can wrap its arms around the NFL Tennessee Titans. Former Petersburg High School standout Quinton Spain is now the starting left guard — jersey No. 67 — for a Titans squad jubilant about a come-from-behind, 22-21 playoff victory Jan. …
