Virginia Union gears up for new season with eyes on repeat
The Virginia Union University Panthers football team is gearing up for the 2024 season, aiming to defend their NCAA Division II Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association championship.
FAMU, Alabama State lead the charge in HBCU Preseason All-America team
Florida A&M and Alabama State are flexing their muscles early, dominating the 2024 HBCU Preseason All-American football team announced Wednesday.
MJBL crowns 8 champions at Inner City Classic
The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League crowned eight champions at its 33rd Annual Inner City Classic national championships, overcoming weather challenges.
Roadrunners stumble against Sparks
The Richmond Roadrunners fell to the Maryland Sparks 87-75 in Women’s American Basketball Association (WABA) action last Saturday, dropping their record to 3-2, with four regular season games remaining.
Mike Tyson feels good after health scare; ready for bout with Jake Paul
Mike Tyson is 58 years old and coming off a health scare that forced the postponement of his return to the ring. The boxer, once considered the most dangerous man in the world, could be putting himself in danger by …
U.S. women’s basketball future looks bright, but the rest of the world is closing talent gap
U.S. women’s basketball players have been saying for years that winning in the Olympics isn’t easy and France showed at the Paris Games that their comments are more than just rhetoric to keep fans interested.
NASCAR’s Rajah Caruth teams up with Microsoft to turbocharge VUU
Virginia Union University just got a serious upgrade, thanks to NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth and tech giant Microsoft. On Aug. 9 during NASCAR’s Race Weekend, Caruth rolled into the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center with a state-of-the-art driving …
FXA Sports, Be Social Richmond merge to expand adult sports offerings
FXA Sports, one of the nation’s largest adult sports leagues, has announced a merger with Be Social Richmond to expand and enhance adult sports opportunities in the Richmond area. The merger will combine resources, leagues and sports options for a …
Richmond Flying Squirrels set to soar in 2025
The Richmond Flying Squirrels have announced their game schedule for the 2025 season, marking their 15th year in the league and the 40th season of baseball at The Diamond.
VCU Men’s Soccer adds 6 newcomers for 2024 season
Virginia Commonwealth University Men’s Soccer Coach Dave Giffard has announced the addition of six players ahead of the 2024 season. The new recruits, hailing from both local and international backgrounds, are set to join the Rams as they look to …
Virginia Derby on track for qualifier at Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby is set to become a major player on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Paralympic star Jenifer coaches youths at Richmond wheelchair basketball camp
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Trevon “Trey” Jenifer served as guest coach at Sportable’s Wheelchair Basketball Camp last weekend.
Jayden Daniels to play in the Washington Commanders’ first preseason game
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is expected to play for the Washington Commanders in their first preseason game Saturday at the New York Jets.
Former Spider Jordan King inks deal with Spanish team
Jordan King, the standout guard from the University of Richmond, has taken the next step in his basketball career by signing his first professional contract with UA Fundacion Lucentum Alicante, a team in Spain’s Tercera FEB league.
Virginia Union’s Micah Kipruto wins HBCU Sports Runner of the Year Award
Micah Kipruto, a senior from Lessos, Kenya, at Virginia Union University, has been honored as the Men’s Cross-Country Runner of the Year by HBCU Sports. The announcement came July 27, recognizing Kipruto’s outstanding performance throughout the season.
