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Virginia AG launches investigation into Washington NFL team

Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares has launched an inquiry into the Washington Commanders following allegations of financial improprieties raised by a congressional committee. Mr. Miyares, a Republican, disclosed his office’s investiga- tion in a letter to a team lawyer …

Remembering Jackie Robinson’s historic play breaking the color line 75 years ago

It has been 75 years since Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color line, and the cheers are only getting louder.

Richmond Flying Squirrels get high marks for attendance

On their first report card, give the Richmond Flying Squirrels an “A” — for attendance.

Manchester sophomore Aiden Harris gives high sign to U.Va.

Aiden Harris is only a sophomore at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, but already he knows where he’ll play college baseball.

Rookie pitcher Hunter Greene sets MLB record

Hunter Greene’s three best pitches are fast, faster and fastest.

WNBA drafts first HBCU player in 20 years

The WNBA has rediscovered HBCUs.

Trinity Thomas wins NCAA All-Around title in gymnastics

Trinity Thomas is the new queen of college gymnastics.

Embiid, others earn spots in NBA’s season record book

Joel Embiid traveled a long way to earn his spot in the NBA record book.

Gigliotti already fan favorite as Flying Squirrels open at The Diamond

Born on Valentine’s Day 1996, it didn’t take Michael Gigliotti long to become a sweetheart to the fans of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Trinity Episcopal alumni Armando Bacot, Henry Coleman III bring attention to school

During the college basketball playoffs, few high schools had more to whoop ‘n’ hollar about than Trinity Episcopal School on Richmond’s South Side.

VCU Rams seeing players head out and come on board

No Virginia Commonwealth University basketball roster should be written with anything more permanent than a No. 2 pencil. And don’t press too hard on the lead.

VSU to add soccer and lacrosse

Virginia State University is expanding its list of intercollegiate sports.

Tiger Woods comes back, but not enough to win

Tiger Woods showed stamina and power in his spirited golfing comeback, but his accuracy be- trayed him at the Masters Tourna- ment in Augusta, Ga.

Pittsburgh backup QB Dwayne Haskins hit, killed in Florida

Dwayne Haskins, who arrived in Washington three seasons ago as one of the NFL’s most promising newcomers, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale after being hit by a dump truck as he was attempting to cross Interstate 595 …

Baseball’s Tommy Davis dies at 83

Tommy Davis, among the greatest hitters in Los Angeles Dodgers history, died Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was 83 and residing in Phoenix.