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Mahomes leads Kansas City to come-from-behind win at Super Bowl LIV
The New England Patriots’ combo of quarterback Tom Brady and Coach Bill Belichick dominated the past two decades of NFL football. Might the Kansas City Chiefs’ tandem of quarterback Patrick Mahomes II and sideline guru Andy Reid become the team to beat in the coming decade?
Former Rams coach returns with Dayton Flyers to play VCU this Saturday
Virginia Commonwealth University and the state of Florida, while far apart geographically, have long been linked on the basketball map.
VSU wins inaugural baseball tournament
Virginia State University followed a rocky flight of a baseball season with a smooth landing.
Armando Bacot’s hoops camps attract area students and Virginia’s governor
More than 100 local children received the rare opportunity to see one of college basketball’s top stars up close and personal.
Mutual attraction
The NBA’s continuing courtship with players from abroad
The United States is a big place, but the world is much bigger. So, it’s no surprise the National Basketball Association began this season with a record 120 international players representing 40 countries and six continents.
Willard Bailey to keynote VIAHA Hall of Fame banquet
Former Virginia Union University football Coach Willard Bailey will be the keynote speaker for the Virginia Interscholastic Association Heritage Association’s inaugural Hall of Fame Banquet.
Baylor women win NCAA Tournament crown
At the end of Chloe Jackson’s college basketball journey, she found a pot of gold. The 5-foot-8 guard was named tournament MVP after leading Baylor University of Waco, Texas, to the NCAA Tournament’s women’s championship Sunday in Tampa, Fla.
Highland Springs hoping for 3-peat at Saturday’s state championship
Highland Springs High School is on the cusp of achieving something seldom done in state football history. Football Coach Loren Johnson’s Springers are one victory from a “three-peat” of the state 5A Virginia High School League title.
Justices are 3A team to beat despite injury, transfer
No excuses necessary. John Marshall High School basketball Coach Ty White seeks no pity, although it would be hard to blame him if he did. Despite the team’s loss of 6-foot-10 Isaiah Todd, who transferred, and the temporary loss of 6-foot-10 Roosevelt Wheeler to injury, Coach White insists John Marshall is the team to beat in the state 3A division.
Richmond Flying Squirrels start season with strong Latino flavor
American tourists enjoy traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South American countries for fun in the sun vacations. In contrast, young athletes from those southerly nations come to the United States to make a living playing professional baseball.
Clouds lifting for Huguenot Falcons varsity team
Huguenot High School’s 2015 football Falcons were either 2-8 or 8-2, depending on whether you attended games on Friday or Thursday nights.
Richmond Flying Squirrels ready for Thursday night opener
One needs to look no further than the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ roster to discover baseball is a global sport.
How high can they go? NBA salaries skyrocketing
Someone needs to knock a hole in the ceiling. NBA salaries keep going up, up, up.
HBCU United’s goal isn’t just about money
An HBCU basketball squad with a Virginia flavor left its mark on the winner-take-all $1 million The Basketball Tournament, the 64- team, single-elimination tournament for a million dollars.
Hawaii defeats Curacao in Little League final
Curacao’s magic carpet ride to the Little League World Series ended with a frustrating finish.
VSU dominates in 42-7 win against St. Aug
Tylique Ray dazzles fans on Trojans’ new field
Virginia State University has proven it can win – and win big – at home on its newly-laid turf at Rogers Stadium.
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.
Bluefield returns to CIAA landscape
There is talent aplenty on this year’s Virginia Union University football team ... at least that’s what the Panthers’ rival coaches think.
VUU nets 76-65 win over Bowie
Just when you think Robert Osborne has hit full stride, he shifts into an even higher gear.
Ben Wallace brings luck to the Detroit Pistons in draft lottery
Ben Wallace delivered much good fortune to the Detroit Pistons as a player. Now he has become something of a 6-foot-9 rabbit’s foot as a retiree.
