Due to the NFL’s “Rooney Rule,” mandating minority opportunity, Black candidates are always interviewed for head coaching jobs. Rarely are they hired.

The University of Richmond will play four HBCUs next football season, including three at Robins Stadium.

Virginia Union’s Jahkari Grant and Virginia State’s Darius Hagans are making travel plans for New Orleans.

Virginia Union University and Morehouse College will be in the college football spotlight Sept. 3 in Canton, Ohio.

One of main reasons why the University of Southern California came to be known as “Tailback U” was Charles White, who played the position with strength, speed and passion.

Davin Cosby Jr. is getting a jump start on his college basketball experience.

Vrooom! Damon “Redd” Thompson Jr. can rev up a basketball team with his blinding speed and exciting array of skills.

Grab a box of popcorn, find a comfy seat, and get ready for Star Wars, CIAA style.

A former walk-on is likely to soon become the second leading scorer in NCAA basketball history.

NFL playoffs first round schedule

Desirée Roots and the Weldon Hill Ensemble will headline the 7th Annual National Day of Racial Healing on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

Sunday, Jan. 8, marked the first time that the Buffalo Bills took to the football field since Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field only minutes into their Jan. 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

He was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento but came to be known and admired worldwide as simply “Pelé.”

The HBCU trend toward hiring celebrity football coaches continues.

It is apropos that Jamarion Sharp plays basketball for the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers.