Remembering Ralph Garr, former phenomenal Richmond player
Beep! Beep! In examining Richmond’s professional baseball history, one name deserves special mention — Ralph Allen Garr, aka “The Road Runner.”
CIAA celebrating 125 years of black college football
Black college football turns 125 years old this year.
Dave Robbins named to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
Retired Coach Dave Robbins’ already glowing resume continues to grow. The former Virginia Union University basketball coach has been named to the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame.
John Hill new basketball coach at ECSU
Elizabeth City State University has turned to veteran coach John Hill to revive its men’s basketball program. Coach Hill replaces Lou Grimsley, who coached the Vikings to a 3-22 overall record and 1-14 mark in the CIAA last season on …
Westbrook named NBA MVP; U.Va. alum Brogdon Rookie of the Year
Russell Westbrook has blazed a trail of triple doubles to the NBA’s highest individual honor. The 28-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player on June 26 on the strength of these powerful regular season numbers:
Rookie Aaron Judge will start for AL in MLB All-Star Game
Aaron Judge wears No. 99 on his New York Yankees jersey, but ranks No. 1 in other important categories.
Venus breaks down at Wimbledon despite win
Tennis star Venus Williams broke down in tears during her post-match news conference at Wimbledon on Monday when asked about a recent car accident she was involved in, which led to the death of a 78-year-old Florida man.
Frank Mason III drafted in second round by Sacramento Kings
Well, some things are better shown than said — like Frank Mason III’s extraordinary ability to pass and shoot a basketball and spark his team to victory.
3 former local players hoping to be picked up on NBA’s regular season roster
Three undrafted pro basketball prospects with local ties are hoping to get lucky in Las Vegas. They will be among free agents shooting for high stakes in the desert.
Rising stars win Queen Classic events
Queen Harrison is believed to be the first female from an area high school to become an Olympic track and field athlete. Will Titiana Marsh become another?
Corey Douglas commits to Rams
Virginia Commonwealth University has a new basketball player waiting in the wings, but Rams fans will have to wait another season to see him.
N.C. A&T’s Chris Belcher to represent U.S. at World Championships
Chris Belcher won NCAA Division I All-American recognition with A&T scripted across his chest. That’s short for North Carolina A&T State University, where Belcher is a rising senior.
VSU names new softball coach
Veteran softball Coach Jennifer Lynn Gilbert has achieved much success at the high school level. Now she hopes to continue winning at Virginia State University.
NBA draft looking for a few ‘freshmen’
Expect to hear the word “freshman” frequently during the NBA draft on Thursday, June 22.
John Marshall’s Isaiah Todd wins gold in Argentina
Isaiah Todd is returning from South America with a gold medal.
