VUU hopes to repeat 1952 Baltimore CIAA glory
The last time Virginia Union University traveled to Baltimore for the CIAA Tournament, the Panthers returned to Richmond hoisting the championship trophy.
UR trailblazing player Weldon Edwards honored
Someone has to lead the way in anything, and Weldon Edwards was the leader of the pack at the University of Richmond.
Adonis Lattimore wins wrestling championship
Adonis Lattimore is the State Class 6 wrestling champion. He’s also a champion of the phrase “no excuses.”
Baseball Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge to be immortalized with bobblehead
Ray Dandridge, arguably the greatest baseball player to ever come out of Richmond, is back in the news. The Hall of Fame third baseman is one of 13 Negro Leagues standouts being honored with bobbleheads. The project is a partnership …
Charley Taylor, NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver, dies at 80
Charley Taylor, among the first Black stars to play for the Washington NFL team, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022.
VUU Panthers ready for CIAA Tournament in Baltimore
The Virginia Union University Panthers have taken care of important basketball business in Pennsylvania. The next stops on the team’s planned hoops itinerary are North Carolina, then Maryland and then, perhaps, the NCAA Tournament at points now unknown. Following a …
’Coach Lan’ holds court
Coach George Lancaster has been honored again at his old stomping grounds, Highland Springs High School in Henrico County.
Meet the Walkers, siblings with talent
They have similar names and similar games.
10 players from Va. schools selected for inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl in NOLA
The state of Virginia will be well represented at the inaugural HBCU Legacy Bowl set for Saturday, Feb. 19, in New Orleans.
L.A. Rams put a ring on it
Put a ring on it. As an exclamation point to winning Super Bowl LVI, the Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald triumphantly pointed to the ring finger on his left hand. Now the NFL’s most ferocious pass rusher will …
Erin Jackson first Black woman to claim speedskating gold at Olympic
Erin Jackson never viewed herself as some sort of trailblazer. She just likes to skate really, really fast, whether it’s on wheels or blades.
Gearing up for Sunday’s big game – Super Bowl LVI
In looking for Super Bowl storylines, a good start might be the quarterbacks, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow and the Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford.
VUU’s on a roll at home – and to CIAA Tournament
The countdown to Baltimore and the CIAA Tournament has begun, and few teams appear more prepared for takeoff than the Virginia Union University Panthers.
Ny Langley is angling for All-CIAA as Lady Panthers continue mission to win
Virginia Union University’s Ny Langley is making a bid for All-CIAA while helping the Lady Panthers gain momentum for the CIAA conference tournament.
Flores lawsuit against NFL may dominate Super Bowl parties
This year’s Super Bowl is competing with what could be billed the “Suit’er Bowl” as the No. 1 topic among football fans.
