Argentina soccer team abandons parade amid swarms of people
A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly cut short Tuesday as millions of people poured onto thoroughfares, highways and overpasses in a chaotic attempt to catch a glimpse of the national team that won one of …
French federation to go after abusers of World Cup players
The French soccer federation wants to go after social media users who targeted some of the national team’s players with racist comments following France’s loss to Argentina in the World Cup final.
From retrieving balls to scoring points — Robert Osborne is VUU’s star attraction
It sounds like some make believe Hollywood movie title – “The ball boy becomes the star.” Only in this case, it’s fact, not fiction.
Jackson State loses to NCCU in Celebration Bowl
Jackson State University received the most media attention, by far, but North Carolina Central scored the most points, thanks to some overtime drama.
VSU Trojans heading to Virgin Islands for HBCU classic
Virginia State University’s basketball players may want to pack their swim fins with their sneakers for their next trip.
NSU eyes third straight MEAC title
Dana Tate found good fortune in Las Vegas without going anywhere near a card table or slot machine.
VUU’s Jada Byers reaps many honors
During the regular season, Virginia Union’s Jada Byers racked up record totals for rushing yards and touchdowns.
Chris Paul earns college degree
The Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State University on Friday, Dec. 16, at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Paul earned a bachelor’s in mass communications, according to ESPN. Paul originally attended Wake Forest, where he starred as a basketball …
Griner’s home, but WNBA players still competing overseas
Brittney Griner is back in the United States after an arduous 10-month saga in Russia. Yet nearly half of her WNBA peers opted to compete abroad this winter to supplement their incomes.
The Jordan Trophy: NBA rebrands, redesigns its MVP award
Michael Jordan was moments away from hoisting his third of what would become five NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and then-Commissioner David Stern greeted him at the mid-court ceremony with words that were both simple and profound.
Iconic West End gym courts Christo Rey’s hoop dreams
One of the area’s oldest and most historic gymnasiums has a new tenant that’s excited about branding a reputation of its own.
Coaches for Change Community Classic Dec.19
The basketball pairings are set for the second annual Coaches for Change Community Classic.
Hall of Fame names baseball’s Fred McGriff
It’s official. Fred McGriff is headed to Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Heisman’s hit list
It may be time for the Heisman Trophy — college football’s top individual honor — to consider changing its title to “Quarterback of the Year.”
Johnnie Walton joins Black College Hall of Fame
Johnnie Walton, the first African-American quarterback to lead his team to a professional championship, is part of the Black College Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
