Virginia Union University had much to celebrate with its homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field. The Panthers had 481 …

Published on October 26, 2023

Virginia Union University’s alumni, students, faculty and friends celebrate their homecoming win over Lincoln University 57-0 on Oct. 21 at Hovey Field.

Published on October 26, 2023

Mr. Virginia State University, Christopher Lawrence, and Miss Virginia State University, Aliya Mayers, wave to the crowd during the game, which drew 3,409 people. VSU …

Published on October 19, 2023

Professional runner Keira D’Amato, 38, won the women’s division in the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K on April 22 with a time of 32:47. In January …

Published on April 27, 2023

Robinson Snider, 24, of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., won the men’s division, coming in at 30:21. Snider has been a track and cross-country runner at NC …

Published on April 27, 2023

A fifth-year senior from Suffolk, Raemaad Wright scored 34 points, snared 16 rebounds, blocked two shots and more when VUU went against Augusta University on …

Published on December 8, 2022

Virginia Union University’s Said Sidibe made a reception to set up a one-yard touchdown run for Jada Byers, below, when VUU beat Virginia State University …

Published on November 10, 2022

Mr. Lanier, a pro football hall of famer who grew up playing on Hovey Field when he was a student at Maggie L. Walker High …

Published on October 14, 2021

Thomas Jefferson High School’s Shamar Graham adds another 162 yards rushing and another touchdown to his statistics during the Vikings’ 30-28 victory last Friday over …

Published on December 6, 2019

The first place winner in the women’s division also is from Ethiopia. She is Ayantu Dakebo Hailemariyan, 23, crossing the finish line, left, at 2:36:19.

Published on November 22, 2019

Virginia State University quarterback Cordelral Cook makes an 8-yard run across the goal line during the first quarter, giving the Trojans a 7-0 lead over …

Published on October 25, 2019

Virginia State University running back Demetrius Strickland rushes the ball down the field during last Saturday’s 35-16 victory over the University of North Carolina at …

Published on September 20, 2019

Spectators enjoy fireworks over the Appomattox River from the beach at Hopewell’s City Park last Saturday. It was the first of several holiday fireworks displays …

Published on July 4, 2019

John Marshall High School senior Aubrey Merritt goes up for the score during the Justices’ 100-62 victory over Culpeper County High School on Feb. 22 …

Published on March 1, 2019

Hometown celebration: Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, spends time with his dad, Jackie Bradley Sr. of Richmond, during a celebration held for …

Published on January 4, 2019

Jubilant John Marshall High School basketball players show off their 3A state championship trophy after their big victory in March over Western Albemarle High School …

Published on December 30, 2018

Thanksgiving comes early: Dozens of people wait in line in the rain last Thursday outside the Arthur Ashe Jr. Athletic Center in Richmond to receive …

Published on November 24, 2018

John Marshall High School’s Kevon Dark agilely slips through the pack to carry the ball down the field during last Saturday’s victory over George Wythe …

Published on September 4, 2018

Mitch Jackson, right, narrowly misses being tagged out by Deyshaun Miles as he comes into third base during the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League All-Star Game …

Published on August 19, 2018

Virginia State University tailback Trenton “Boom” Cannon goes airborne for a touchdown over Virginia University University defensive back Ray Lewis III. His above and beyond …

Published on November 10, 2017