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VUU upsets VSU before crowd of 15,000

Virginia Union University is on its way to scratching more than a two-decade old football itch.

After southern losses, VUU seeks northern victories

Following a difficult trip to the Deep South, the Virginia Union University basketball team is now pointing north.

TJ’s King has ‘designs’ on success

There are two different sides to Isaiah King. On the football field, he is the consummate middle linebacker — wide-shouldered, locomotive strong and ready to rumble. Off the fields, King is an aspiring fashion designer.

City high schools to host quarterfinal regionals

This has been a banner season for Richmond City high school football, and the best could be yet to come. Local fans won’t have to travel far to see some playoff action.

Corey Seager’s two-time MVP win

If Reggie Jackson was “Mr. October,” as he came to be known, then Corey Seager might well be “Mr. November.”

Spurs’ ‘Wemby’ grabs attention

“Wembymania” is sweeping the nation.

Battle for I-95 comes to VUU on Saturday

And now, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the main event. Nine weeks of preliminaries have passed. Saturday at 1 p.m., Virginia Union will play host to Virginia State for the CIAA Northern Division title, a trip to Salem for …

VUU has restocked its hoops roster for new season

“Starting over” might be the theme for this season’s Virginia Union University’s basketball Panthers.

Tyreek Williams is VSU’s newest baller

Virginia State basketball Coach Lonnie Blow is looking for new stars and Tyreek Williams has raised his hand to volunteer.

VUU has 7 wins and counting

Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.

Trojans veer off track

It will be Senior Day Saturday at Rogers Stadium and the seniors, as well as the underclassmen, figure to have a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.

Davis’ ‘layaway plan’ pays off

As a Virgina State University freshman last fall, Cameron “Cam” Davis displayed his considerable talents during the week in practice. This season he’s showing his skills on Saturdays, when it really counts.

Baseball playoffs lack African-Americans

Players of color have been in abundance on baseball’s bright playoff stage, but only two are African-American. Of 40 primary starters (nonpitchers) in the now-completed American and National League Championship Series, only Tommy Pham of Arizona and Texas’ Marcus Semien …

Versatile Huguenot quarterback Jason Wright eyes championships

If Huguenot High School football is to rise as a tower of power, Jason Wright deserves to go down as a cornerstone of the project.

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