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Like father, like sons

The name Clyde Austin is back in the basketball news. Only it’s not the Clyde Austin readers might remember.

Détente reached after Oakley-Dolan showdown at The Garden

Former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley has a reputation of being a powerful man who doesn’t back down.

Brady does it again

Lady Gaga plunged from the lofty roof of Houston’s NRG Stadium at halftime to a platform far, far below. Later that night, you had the feeling Tom Brady of the New England Patriots could have performed the same act — …

VUU’s Jayda Luckie moves into the limelight

Jayda Luckie has evolved from a part-time to prime-time player at Virginia Union University. You may not have noticed her a season ago. But you can’t help but notice her this year. The fleet 5-foot-9 junior guard is one of …

International player making a difference for the Rams

Considering its notable track record with global recruiting, the “U” in VCU might stand for “Universal.” Egyptian native Ahmed Hamdy-Mohamed is the current international athlete making a difference for the Rams.

Athletes may be impacted by Muslim travel ban

President Trump’s ban on visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations could have a wide impact on international sports if the ban is ultimately upheld by the courts, according to Jere Longman, a sports writer for The New York Times.

VUU plays VSU at Barco-Stevens Hall Saturday

Virginia Union University men’s basketball isn’t for the faint of heart. Coach Jay Butler’s Panthers have b

TJ basketball makes case for new gym

Just about everything regarding Thomas Jefferson High School basketball seems beyond the ordinary. The Vikings have the city’s tallest coach, shortest team, oldest gym, arguably the richest history … and a discount replacement scoreboard that will have to do for …

Serena, 35, wins title 23, pursuing 24

Serena Williams reigned supreme in tennis’ great sibling rivalry, edging an emotion-charged clash with sister Venus to claim her seventh Australian Open last Saturday.

Game time!

Get out the wings and chips and dip. It’s Super Bowl 51 on Sunday. Here’s a preview of the big football game that is known as much for the halftime show and creative commercials as the action on the field.

Richmonder clinches middleweight boxing title

Richmonder Immanuwel Aleem is the new World Boxing Council’s Silver Middleweight champion.

VUU, VSU may meet in CIAA Tournament

Something may happen this winter that has never happened before in CIAA basketball history.

A-10 slugfest set for Saturday at Siegel Center

Virginia Commonwealth University’s famous home-court advantage is about to be tested. The University of Dayton Flyers are coming to the Siegel Center on Friday, Jan. 27, to determine temporary first place in the Atlantic 10 Conference basketball standings.

Jordan Talley using hoop skills at UNCW

Jordan Talley has carried his winning basketball formula from Central Virginia to the North Carolina coast. The former Henrico High School guard is stirring a hoops revival at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a mid-major program flirting with …

Former NFL player from Newport News among 11 to be inducted into VIA Hall of Fame

Former NFL player from Newport News among 11 to be inducted into VIA Hall of Fame