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A look back
Spirit of Maggie Walker’s 1967-68 Green Dragons lives on
One state with two state champions. That’s the way it was in Virginia.
Curry sets NBA record
Just when you think you’ve seen the best of Steph Curry, the Golden State Warrior takes his game to an even higher level.
NSU basketball opens on a roll
If Norfolk State University can play as well at home as it has away, the Spartans are looking at a banner season.
Rodman may become household name in soccer world, too
The name Rodman is very familiar to basketball fans. Now don’t be surprised if it becomes well known in the soccer world, too.
Coaches bowl
Legacy Bowl highlights Jake Gaither and Eddie Robinson
Four football coaches who combined for 37 victories this past season will supervise the sidelines at the second annual Legacy Bowl.
Wyche signs with VUU
Kennard “KJ” Wyche Jr., among the most successful high school guards in Richmond-area history, will be continuing his education and basketball at Virginian Union University.
‘6 for Six’
‘6 for Six’ Hampton’s Lady Pirates win sixth MEAC title
Hampton University’s women’s basketball squad has succeeded in meeting its first goal — a quest dubbed “6 for Six.”
Former AAU player is NCAA leading scorer
A Howard University junior with Richmond connections is the NCAA’s leading basketball scorer. James Daniel III starred at Phoebus High School in Hampton and played offseason AAU ball for Richmond-based Team Loaded.
Richmond Marathon undergoes big changes with pandemic
Since 1978, the Richmond Marathon has been among the area’s bold-letter activities, with approximately 20,000 participants racing each autumn. The marathon will look much different this fall because of the pandemic.
Cliff Robinson, former NBA star, dies at 53
Cliff Robinson, who played 18 NBA seasons from 1989 to 2007, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Portland, Ore. He was 53.
O’Quinn taking his talents to the Indiana Pacers
Kyle O’Quinn, the last player from an HBCU to be drafted into the NBA, is changing his low-post address.
Kansas takes the crown
It was like magic. The University of Kansas went into the halftime locker room looking like a frog, and came out dressed as a prince.
VUU likely will advance to Super Region 2
Virginia Union University has won nine football games on the field. Now it must play another kind of game – the waiting game.
Local promoter helps boxer make comeback
Alonzo Butler, at 41, is neither down nor out as a professional boxer.
Stanford women win title for first time since 1992
Instead of home sweet home, let’s hear it for “Home Sweet Hotel.” That could be the theme for Stanford University’s women’s basketball team that defeated the University of Arizona 54-53 for the NCAA title last Sunday.
Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin form NASCAR team with driver Bubba Wallace
African-Americans may have greater success on the NASCAR circuit thanks to the high-profile pairing of Michael Jordan and Bubba Wallace.
VCU Rams jostle the crowns of basketball royalty
Native New Yorker Melvin Johnson wasn’t about to get blinded by the lights on arguably college basketball’s brightest stage, Madison Square Garden.
VSU wins Kentucky matchup; meets Winston-Salem State on Saturday
Kavon Bellamy is listed as a running back, but battering ram might better describe his role for the Virginia State University Trojans. He pounds and pounds until he gets where he wants to go. The senior from Hampton leads the CIAA in rushing and, not coincidentally, the Trojans are off to a 3-0 start for the first time since 1997.
Injury cleared way for championship in high jump
Before Kequan Henley ever took off as a high-flying state champion in the high jump, the tall and springy Armstrong High School student was in love with basketball. Then during his sophomore year in 2014, he suffered a significant injury. “First game of the year, I went up for a rebound and came down on my head. Knocked me out. I woke up in the hospital with a bad concussion,” he recalled.
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?
