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Track star Wilson going pro

Britton Wilson has decided to run for cash instead of medals and ribbons.

‘Spike’ originator dies at 82

Homer Jones, famous for his long receptions and spiking the ball after a touchdown, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in his hometown of Pittsburg, Texas. Mr. Jones was 82 and had been suffering from lung cancer. Out of HBCU Texas …

High 5!

This is no joke. The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, aka “The Joker,” are NBA champs for the first time since entering the league 47 years ago.

Better late than never for Miller

Breshauna Miller got off to a slow start but had a fantastic finish to her Huguenot High School track career.

Similarities in Dandridge, Arraez are hard to miss

Much of the baseball buzz this spring has centered around Luis Arraez’ quest to hit a next-to-impossible .400-plus.

Willis swinging for Carolina title

Virginia Union University’s Travon Willis has won one golf title in his home state of North Carolina, and now he’s shooting for another.

Zachiah ‘ZZ’ Clark prefers ‘making my own way’

The Tennessee State basketball program has added a blue chip prospect.

U.S. Club Lacrosse National Championships taps local region for 2024 event

America’s top youth lacrosse athletes will vie for national titles when the first ever U.S. Club Lacrosse National Championship comes to the Richmond Region next year.

Jokic: Denver’s second round sensation

The Denver Nuggets’ historic success of 2023 really began in 2014 with a draft selection that hardly drew a ripple of excitement across the NBA.

U.Va.’s Woolfolk wears one hat and one helmet

Depending on the season, Jay Woolfolk wears either No. 4 or No. 16 for the University of Virginia.

Another O’Neal is the real deal

O’Neal is a famous name in basketball. Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal ranks among the all-time NBA standouts. Now it’s Me’Arah’s turn to put the family name on the marquee.

Squirrels have more fans than wins

The Richmond Flying Squirrels have struggled at times on the field this season, but their fans don’t seem to care.

Bertimon nets A-10’s top honor

Charles Bertimon has aced the tennis test at VCU. He’s all about scoring A’s in the classroom, too.

Baseball’s top team has Spanish accent

Tampa Bay has a thriving Hispanic population, so it makes sense the city’s baseball team has a similar makeup.

Denver reaches Finals ... finally

Denver is known as “The Mile High City” and its giddy basketball fans are starting to feel like they’re walking on clouds.