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McDowell pours it on for VUU homecoming win
You can add another weapon to Virginia Union University’s growing football arsenal.
Cleveland-to-VUU pipeline flows once more
Virginia Union University’s famed “Cleveland Connection,” long the lifeblood of the institution’s basketball program, has regained a pulse.
Injury-plagued Rams hope to be ready for A-10 Tournament
As this basketball season winds down, Virginia Commonwealth University has become more concerned with X-rays than Xs and Os.
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.
MLB playoff teams battling it out for a place in the World Series
It’s time for popcorn, peanuts and playoffs.
NCAA: GOING TO THE BIG DANCE: Liberty University Flames player Darius McGhee rises to occasion
When the Liberty University Flames jump for joy, no one jumps higher than Darius McGhee.
Richmond Marathon to spring to action this Saturday
After taking something of a “time out” a year ago because of the pan- demic, the Richmond Marathon is back in full force.
VUU freshman running back Jada Byers gives seniors a day to remember
Wouldn’t you know it. On Senior Day at Virginia Union University, a freshman stole the show.
LaMelo Ball to be among top picks in NBA draft
LaMelo LaFrance Ball has a catchy name, a wealth of talent and a story like none other.
Miller and son are dynamic duo at VSU
Toddler steals hearts of basketball team and fans
Amesha Miller is more than just a student-athlete at Virginia State University. She’s that rare student-athlete and mother.
Charles Scott’s strategy for success at Huguenot
Huguenot High football has been spinning its wheels for longer than Falcons fans wish to think about.
VUU hopes for NCAA bid despite takedown
Here is the good news/bad news update on Virginia Union University football. Unsettling news is that by losing 23-19 last Saturday at Bowie State University, VUU is now a long shot to win the CIAA Northern Division title and advance to the CIAA title game.
VCU opens March 12 in Atlantic 10 Tournament
The chase is on as Virginia Commonwealth University heads to Brooklyn, N.Y. VCU is trying to run down its first Atlantic 10 basketball title, while Rams senior Treveon Graham remains in pursuit of the university’s all-time scoring record. The more the Rams win, the greater Graham’s chances. VCU, 22-9, opens A-10 tournament play 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, against the play-in survivor between George Mason and Fordham universities.
Kearse helps VSU to 64-45 victory in Freedom Classic
It is fitting Lamar Kearse wears blue and orange jersey No. 3 for the Virginia State University’s Trojans.
Rams wreak ‘Havoc’ at home and on the road
“Havoc” is alive and well at Virginia Commonwealth University, even though its founder, former Coach Shaka Smart, has left for Austin, Texas. In examining the Rams’ recent basketball statistics, you’d hardly suspect Coach Smart had been replaced by Coach Will Wade.
Leroux shines on U.S. women’s soccer team
Talent plus controversy equals Sydney Leroux. The 25-year-old striker figures heavily into the main plot — and subplot — for this year’s Women’s World Cup soccer tournament.
VUU heads into homecoming with 50-21 win over St. Aug.’s
Virginia Union University has dominated its CIAA Southern Division football opponents. The question now is how will the Panthers fare against their own Northern Division opponents, beginning Saturday, Oct. 8, in its homecoming game against Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
Riverside defeats the Blue Sox in RBI Tournament
Some talented, teenage baseball players have completed the Richmond area portion of their season. Now they’re ready to hit the road.
Simone Manuel swims into history, Olympic record
It has taken 31 Olympiads and 120 years, but finally an African-American woman has won an individual gold medal in swimming.