Samantha Cunningham of VSU earns All-CIAA honors
Virginia State University softball slug- ger Samantha Cunningham went out with a bang, or rather a sharp ping from her metal alloy bat. In her final season wearing the Trojans’ orange and blue, the senior third base player from Waukegan, …
Delaware State president, athletes decry search of team bus by Georgia deputies
The president of Delaware State University, a historically Black college, accused sheriff’s deputies in Georgia of intimidating and humiliating the university’s women’s lacrosse team when deputies pulled over the athletes’ bus and searched it for drugs.
Players’ fortunes rise with the NFL draft; others seeking free agent contract
If Jahan Dotson does in the NFL what he did in college, the Washington Commanders’ first season could have fans dancing in the aisles at FedEx Field.
Washington Nationals may be out front in diversity in MLB
The Washington Nationals may be last in the National League East standings, but they’re likely first in diversity.
Ashton Pratt signs to join the VUU Panthers next season; JV basketball team also in the works
Virginia Union University has received a commitment from one of the best players from arguably the state’s best high school basketball team.
Spartans snag George Beale, Region 4A Player of the Year
Norfolk State University will lose some key players from last season’s championship basketball team, but help is on the way.
NSU’s Kai Cole named to VSID Division I All-State indoor track team
Kai Cole can pick ‘em up and lay ‘em down and his exceptional speed has been recognized all over Virginia.
Chris Cheeks, former VCU standout and Boston College coach, dies at 54
Chris Cheeks, among the most prolific scorers in Virginia Commonwealth University basketball history, died Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was 54 and living in the Boston area where he was an assistant basketball coach at Boston College.
Liberty’s Malik Willis and VSU’s Will Adams hoping to hear their names called in NFL draft
The much-anticipated NFL draft starts Thursday, April 28. Two state players to watch for are Malik Willis and Will Adams.
Richmond Flying Squirrels hails from a number of colleges
NFL and NBA players are closely identified with the colleges where they earned reputations before entering the professional ranks.
VSU freshman baseball player Tahraun Hammond logs impressive stats
As freshmen baseball players go, few have posted more impressive statistics than Virginia State University’s Tahraun Hammond.
Scottie Barnes is NBA Rookie of the Year; ‘Bones’ Hyland ranks 8th among rookies in scoring
Scottie Barnes is the NBA Rookie of the Year, but don’t overlook former Virginia Commonwealth University star Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland on the top newcomers list.
VCU Rams to welcome Michigan transfer Brandon Johns Jr.
Virginia Commonwealth University basketball Coach Mike Rhoades needed another big man and found what he was looking for in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Jordan Nesbitt transferring to Hampton to play basketball
Jordan Nesbitt’s basketball journey is taking him to Hampton University.
Top high school sophomore hoops player signs with pro league
The ever-changing sport of basketball has taken another turn.
