RPS honors former coach and mentor by naming middle school gym for him
Allen “Cutt” Cole mentored hundreds of students as a teacher and track, flag football and basketball coach at Thomas H. Henderson Middle School in North Side.
RUN RICHMOND coming to the city
RUN RICHMOND 16.19, a symbolic 16.19 mile-run com- memorating 400 years of unity, diversity and the sacrifices and achievements of African-Americans is coming to Richmond on Sept. 17.
Warriors coach nixes Hornets
Kenny Atkinson has changed his mind.
Beal says little about free agency but wrist making progress
In a couple weeks, Bradley Beal’s future might look a lot clearer.
Fastballs and homers command Braden Montgomery’s rise
Fans awaiting the next African-American baseball sensation may find their man wearing jersey No. 6 for the Stanford University Cardinal.
Jamestown Jackal’s Myles Copeland helps save referee’s life
Basketball player Myles Copeland will forever be a hero, even if he never makes another shot.
Florida’s Edward Waters U. wins NCAA baseball bracket
Edward Waters University has won the big prize in HBCU baseball.
VUU’s fall football standing strong
The Virginia Union University football season is off to a good start despite the first game being more than two months away.
Professional sports messaging to end gun violence, by Donald J. Adams
America’s struggle with gun violence is not going un-noticed by many professional sports teams.
VUU, Hampton and NSU on tap for Chris Paul events
Virginia schools will be on full display at the second annual Chris Paul HBCU basketball events this coming season. =
State Department officials meet with Griner’s WNBA team
State Department officials met Monday with members of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s months long detention in Russia and the Biden administration’s efforts to secure her release.
Consistency, power and speed drive baseball’s roster of diverse talent
With Luis Arraez high stepping at the head of the pack, players of color are displaying a parade of excellence in big league baseball.
Keeping up with Wilson is a hurdle
Even as Britton Wilson’s impressive track and field resume continues to grow, she’s just warming up.
Dallas’ legendary running back Don Perkins dies
Don Perkins, the running back that helped the Dallas Cowboys earn the label “America’s Team,” died on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was 84.
Bellemare’s easy to find in Stanley Cup playoffs
In viewing the ongoing Stanley Cup playoffs, it’s hard not to notice Pierre-Edouard Bellemare because he is the only Black player on either team.
