VSU’s Cameryn Smith CIAA Woman of the Year
Virginia State University’s Cameryn Smith, a first baseman on the Trojans softball team, is CIAA Woman of the Year. With that, the recent VSU graduate from Powhatan High School qualifies as a candidate for the NCAA Division II Woman of …
Richmond Black Widows fall 20-18 in championship game
Three failed extra point tries kept the Richmond Black Widows from a perfect ending to their inaugural season in the Women’s Football Alliance.
Matt Jones ready to run for D.C. team
About 100 football players wearing the Washington NFL team’s burgundy and gold will converge on Richmond this Thursday to commence preseason drills.
Pace returns to VUU gridiron as grad student
Miles Pace may have enjoyed the best half season in Virginia Union University football history. Now the Panthers are eager to see what the powerful Floridian can achieve in an entire campaign as he returns to the gridiron as a …
‘I can no longer stay silent’
Michael Jordan is trying to help ease tensions between African-Americans and the law enforcement community. The NBA great and Charlotte Hornets owner said Monday he is giving $1 million to the Institute for Community-Police Relations and $1 million to the …
Washington NFL team hopes high court will OK its use of racist name
While the Washington professional football team may be hoping for a winning season, it also may be quietly hoping for a turn of events this fall in the federal courts where, as on the gridiron, it has suffered a series …
Richmond women’s football team heading to championship
The Richmond Black Widows were born last August with a “want ad” seeking female football players on Meetup.com. A dozen or so curious women showed up for the first meeting, and a spark was lit. Then those women told their …
African-Americans made their marks at early Olympics
When it comes to inclusion of African-American athletes, the U.S. Olympic track and field team got nearly a half-century head start on other high-profile sports. In 1904, George Poage became the first African-American to represent the United States in the …
Former VUU standout signs with Finland team
Kiana Johnson is heading for Finland. The former Virginia Union University basketball sensation has signed a contract with the Forssan Alku team in Forssa, Finland.
VSU basketball signs 2
Virginia State University basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. has added two building blocks to an already strong foundation. Coming off its first CIAA championship since 1988, Coach Blow has announced signing 6-foot-8 junior college transfer Richard Granberry and 6-foot-6 incoming …
NSU basketball team to play in Costa Rica
Norfolk State University is getting a jump start on the 2016-17 basketball season.
Bradley helps AL to All-Star victory
Richmond was well represented at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 12 in San Diego. Jackie Bradley Jr., the starting left fielder, went 2-for-2, helping the American League to a 4-2 win over the National League.
Sisters reign at Wimbledon
Serena Williams proved her star power and tennis mastery once again when she won both the single’s title and, with her sister, Venus, also claimed the doubles title Saturday at Wimbledon.
Queen Harrison misses Olympic qualification by less than a second
If she were from any other country, Queen Harrison likely would be making plans to compete in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Varner headed to British Open
Someone is needed to fill a void in diversity on the PGA tour, and Harold Varner III just may be the man for the job. The 25-year-old PGA rookie is the first African-American to cause a stir on the circuit …
