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Thomas Jefferson High going to state playoffs

Richmond’s Thomas Jefferson High School will face a familiar foe in the first round of the Class 2, Region A football playoffs this Friday, Nov. 12.

VUU freshman running back Jada Byers gives seniors a day to remember

Wouldn’t you know it. On Senior Day at Virginia Union University, a freshman stole the show.

Atlanta’s Jorge Soler bats his way to MVP of World Series

Jorge Soler was the unlikely MVP for the unlikely World Series champion Atlanta Braves.

Game of the season

Virginia Union and Virginia State universities open every season with the top goal of winning the CIAA championship. When that becomes unavailable, beating each other emerges as the next best thing.

VSU wins CIAA cross-country championship

For the third time in the last four years, Virginia State University is the CIAA men’s cross-country champion.

VUU to retire jersey of the late William Dillon

William Dillon has not been forgotten at Virginia Union University.

The 804 is representing in the NFL

If Joe Burrow is the Cincinnati Bengals’ marquee leading man, then Quinton Spain should be high on the credits list of supporting athletes.

VUU gets crushed by Bowie State, but still has chance for 2nd place in CIAA

Virginia Union University so needed its “A” game to upset Bowie State University. Instead, it settled for a “D”—short for disappointment.

VSU basks in homecoming victory before readying for Chowan this weekend

Virginia State University now has its foot firmly on the gas, speeding toward what might be a winning season.

Things looking ‘bullish’ for NSU’s Justin Smith

Justin Smith seems destined to make his name on Wall Street. But for now, the native Richmonder is quite content watching his own football stock soar like a rocket at Norfolk State University since arriving a few years ago as …

Big 10 football rivalry creates George Jewett Trophy

George Jewett broke the Big 10 color barrier away back in the ’90s—the 1890s, that is.

World Series gets underway with the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros

Yordan Alvarez and Eddie Rosario celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month a little late by leading their teams to the World Series.

VSU looking to Saturday’s homecoming; boost in win column

Virginia State University’s returning alumni and friends could be in store for some offensive fireworks this Saturday, Oct. 23, at Rogers Stadium in Ettrick.

VCU to meet VSU Nov. 1 at the Siegel Center

A hoops rivalry that began more than a half century ago will be renewed Monday, Nov. 1, when Virginia Commonwealth University hosts Virginia State University in an exhibition game. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. at a likely jam-packed Siegel …