Norfolk’s Keyshawn Davis following career path of boxing great ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker
Keyshawn Davis is showing signs of becoming the next Per- nell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, which is about the top compliment any young boxer could receive.
Muhammad Ali’s grandson launches pro boxing career
Boxing fans have heard the name before: Ali.
Richardson gets her chance to race Jamaican Olympic medalists Aug. 21
Sha’Carri Richardson made a name for herself earlier this summer at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Now she’ll try and do it again.
The Bahamas makes a splash in sprint competition
Befitting a nation surrounded by the sea, The Bahamas made a big splash— actually two big splashes—at the Tokyo Olympics.
‘Golden girls’
Red, white and blue added up to a treasure chest of gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Let’s meet the “Golden girls.”
N.C. A&T track stars help U.S. win gold
The U.S. Olympic team’s gold medal in the men’s 4x400 relay had a strong Virginia and North Carolina A&T State University flavor.
MVP Tyrese Rice commands Boeheim’s Army to $1M win of TBT
Tyrese Rice didn’t attend Syracuse University, but the New York institution might consider awarding him an honorary degree.
Former Houston Astros pitcher James Rodney ‘J.R.’ Richard dies at 71
James Rodney “J.R.” Richard was arguably the greatest pitcher of the 1970s and might have been the greatest ever if not for one harrowing event that turned his career, and life, upside down.
Biles makes comeback, wins bronze on balance beam
Simone Biles isn’t going home with a fistful of gold medals. A mental block — one brought on by exhaustion or stress or something the American gymnastics star still can’t quite grasp — that forced her to pull out of …
U.S. team wins gold in women’s 3x3 basketball
A new sport was unveiled at the Tokyo Olympics and the United States ran away with the top prize.
Jamaican women and Black Italian man world’s fastest
The new “World’s Fastest Man” runs for Italy in the Olympics, but was born in El Paso, Texas.
VCU’s ‘Bones’ Hyland drafted by NBA’s Denver Nuggets
Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland won’t be heading to classes this fall at Virginia Commonwealth University. Instead, he’ll be heading to the bank.
Isaiah Todd, of John Marshall H.S. fame, drafted in NBA’s second round
Isaiah Todd’s friends and fans from Richmond won’t have too far to travel to see him play professionally.
Cleveland MLB team changes name in move toward enlightenment
After more than 100 years, Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team is getting a new name — the Guardians.
Washington Football Team returns to Richmond training camp
Welcome back, burgundy and gold, even if it’s only for a quick pit stop.
