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Washington Nationals may be out front in diversity in MLB
The Washington Nationals may be last in the National League East standings, but they’re likely first in diversity.
Ashton Pratt signs to join the VUU Panthers next season; JV basketball team also in the works
Virginia Union University has received a commitment from one of the best players from arguably the state’s best high school basketball team.
Punter Pressley Harvin III named first team All-American
It is common nowadays to see Black athletes excel at every position on the football field—every position, that is, except kicker.
NCAA: GOING TO THE BIG DANCE: Transfer players come to the rescue for U.Va., Va. Tech
Two tall and talented transfers have helped vault both of Virginia’s Atlantic Coast Conference schools into the NCAA Big Dance.
Washington NFL team likely looking to Heinicke in current pinch
The revolving door continues to spin in the Washington Football Team huddle.
Black athletes top contenders for O’Brien Trophy
For the longest time, Black quarterbacks in major college football were a rarity. That’s no longer the case.
Lou Brock, MLB’s former stolen base king, dies at 81
Lou Brock, among the greatest MLB leadoff hitters and known for stealing bases, died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. He was 81 and living in St. Louis.
MJBL players headed to Bahamas
Some local teenagers won’t have to wait until warm weather to play baseball. The Metropolitan Junior Baseball League is sending a team to Nassau, Bahamas, for games next week.
VSU football snags 2 top quarterbacks
Virginia State University’s most recent recruiting class features two of the state’s premier quarterbacks. D’Vonte Waller from Highland Springs High School in Henrico County and Dinwiddie High School’s K’ymon Pope will be joining the VSU Trojans this fall.
College football championship to be served Southern style
If you like your pigskin served with biscuits and gravy, with a side of grits, then this year’s College Football Playoff National Championship is for you. You might say this year’s grand finale is pretty as a peach, with the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama playing down in Atlanta.
Is Bolt the greatest sprinter of all time?
There is ample reason to label Usain Bolt the greatest Olympic sprinter of all time. But is he? In support of American heroes, admirers of Jesse Owens and Carl Lewis may contest Bolt’s kingly status.
NBA players netting big bucks
There are buckets of money to be made playing professional basketball, if you’re very, very good at it.
A star is born: NBA draft expected to pick talent from U.S. and abroad
The NBA’s reward for a team having a miserable season is a high draft pick and hopes of a brighter future. Thus, the Phoenix Suns vault from having the worst standings to first in the 2018 draft of incoming talent.
Nic Thomas is on fire for NSU
In his inaugural basketball season at Norfolk State University, Nic Thomas seemed content puttering along in the no-passing lane.
Maggie Walker’s Austin Wade stands out in two sports
It’s not so unusual for a high school athlete to play two sports. What is unusual is to be playing both sports at the same time. That’s the rare case with senior Austin Wade at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School.
VCU ends season at tourney
In a proverbial sense, Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball team scaled numerous mountains this season.
Armstrong Wildcats pounce on Varina
The metamorphosis is complete. Armstrong High School football has gone from powder puff to powerhouse.
Hampton University basketball to get key players from Richmond area
Hampton University basketball will have a distinct Richmond area look in the upcoming season.
Oakland twins make history during NBA Draft
Identical twins Amen and Ausar Thompson share an unusual middle name (“XLNC”) and an unusual story that’s taken both to the NBA.”
Mookie Betts scores big in baseball, bowling
The Boston Red Sox have Major League Baseball’s best record (56-28) entering this week. Many contend, at least among New Englanders, the Bosox also may have the best all-round player, too, in right-fielder Mookie Betts.
