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VSU on the lookout for its next great running back
Auditions for the marquee role of the next Trenton Cannon are now underway at Virginia State University. Realistically, the All-American tailback will be nearly impossible to replace. Finding a replacement might be compared to trying to find a fill-in for the Statue of Liberty.
Chesterfield’s Megan Walker added to UConn’s basketball success
Megan Walker doubled up on success in her sophomore basketball season at the University of Connecticut. The 6-foot-1 former Monacan High School megastar from Chesterfield County transformed from substitute status to prime-time star for Coach Geno Auriemma’s Huskies.
NFL continues Black coaches blackout
Due to the NFL’s “Rooney Rule,” mandating minority opportunity, Black candidates are always interviewed for head coaching jobs. Rarely are they hired.
World Series gets underway with L.A. Dodgers-Tampa Bay Rays matchup
Entering this postseason, Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers was an established marquee attrac- tion, a leading man if ever there was one.
Manchester sophomore Aiden Harris gives high sign to U.Va.
Aiden Harris is only a sophomore at Manchester High School in Chesterfield County, but already he knows where he’ll play college baseball.
VSU women’s team comes back to post 62-59 win over VUU Lady Panthers
The tide has turned, at least temporarily, in the women’s basketball rivalry between Virginia Union University and Virginia State University.
Lady Panthers win CIAA; headed back to NCAA playoffs
The Virginia Union University Lady Panthers have enjoyed a steady drumbeat of success during the last three years, and the drummer shows no signs of weariness.
Local promoter helps boxer make comeback
Alonzo Butler, at 41, is neither down nor out as a professional boxer.
Panthers looking for 3-peat Saturday against St. Augustine’s
William “Will” Stanback suffered a misstep, of sorts, in Orlando, Fla., and lost all football traction. Now he’s back in full stride in Richmond. Call it the “Stanback comeback.”
VCU’s Melvin Johnson mirroring former Rams star Calvin Duncan
Melvin Johnson grew up in New York, first signed a scholarship offer with a Florida program and then changed his mind and came to Virginia Commonwealth University. Sound familiar?
VSU names new defensive coordinator
Dwone Sanders may be a newcomer at Virginia State University but he is a familiar face to VSU football Coach Reggie Barlow.
NASCAR’s Bubba Wallace finishes 2nd at Daytona
Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. is making racecar history. The 24-year-old African-American driver finished second Sunday at the prestigious Daytona 500, behind Austin Dillon.
Will Kendrick Lamar’s new release net win for Warriors?
If Steph Curry is the Golden State Warriors’ good luck charm on the floor, then Kendrick Lamar may be the team’s four-leaf clover off it.
VUU has 7 wins and counting
Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.
Should LeBron James be the MVP?
Perhaps the NBA needs to change the name of its championship Finals MVP award to “MVP of the Winning Team.”
Ben Stanley steps up for Hampton Pirates
When Jermaine Marrow went down, Hampton University needed a volunteer to step up. Ben Stanley was the first to raise his hand.
First round draft choices can sizzle or fry
You just never know when it comes to first round draft choices. All are ballyhooed, given the red-carpet treatment and welcomed with high hopes.
