VUU’s Justin Hunter combines physics with track
Virginia Union University’s Justin Hunter excels with body and mind.
College star who broke color barrier dies at 85
Solly Walker was front and center in the desegregation of NCAA college basketball. The South Carolina native, who broke the color barrier on the team at St. John’s University in 1950, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in New York at …
Former Henrico student signs with Arizona Cardinals
Former Henrico student signs with Arizona Cardinals
Washington signs Alabama players in NFL draft
When you need a hammer and nails, you go to the hardware store. When you need milk and bread, you head to the grocery. When you’re an NFL team desperate for defensive help, a wise place to shop is the …
Pitcher fireballing across bag at The Diamond
Getting caught speeding on the highway might get you a ticket and a court date. By contrast, showing off high speeds on the pitcher’s mound in baseball might earn you a ticket all the way to the major leagues.
Richmond Roughriders ready to give Florida team a workout
It’s been easy so far — perhaps too easy, for the first-season Richmond Roughriders. That could change soon.
Huguenot High looking to be No.1 in ‘futbol’
Something you may want to know about Huguenot High School soccer is that the athletes and coaches hardly ever call it “soccer.”
Queen Harrison to host Queen Track Classic in Richmond for girls
Girls will not only be the main attraction, they will be the only attraction for the inaugural Queen Track Classic, named for Queen Harrison, the former Hermitage High School track standout and 2008 Olympic runner.
Football standout Phillip Sims gives back as new football coach at John Marshall High
Some may look at John Marshall High School football and see a struggling program with a string of losing seasons.
16-year-old Frank Royal III winning long jump titles
Frank Royal III never showed much interest in athletics until being introduced to the long jump pit as a St. Christopher’s School sixth-grader.
VUU Coach Gilbert wins Gaines Award for second year
Success on the basketball court has led to success off the court for AnnMarie Gilbert, coach of the Virginia Union University Lady Panthers basketball team.
Serena’s pregnant!
Tennis superstar Serena Williams is pregnant and taking maternity leave through the rest of 2017, with the baby due this fall, her spokeswoman announced last week.
L.A. Dodgers unveil statue to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day
Jackie Robinson is known for heroically breaking baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, as a 28-year-old rookie with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Latest Baseball Hall of Famer shares history with No.42
African-American baseball Hall of Famers Tim Raines and Jackie Robinson have more in common than just immense baseball skills.
Dan Rooney, who opened doors in NFL for African-Americans in top jobs, dies at 84
As a driving force behind the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers for many decades, Dan Rooney won endless battles on the field — most notably a record six Super Bowl titles.
