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CIAA's last hurrah in Charlotte
VUU, VSU in good shape going into CIAA Tournament
Virginia Union University has arrived at the 75th Annual CIAA Tournament with a full head of steam. Meanwhile, Virginia State University stubbed its toe during the final preparations for the tournament in Charlotte, N.C.
NBA playoffs now down to Final Four
The NBA Final Four consists of four franchises long overdue for a champagne celebration.
Braves enjoy homegrown talent with Michael Harris
Rising star could be National League Rookie of Year
Major League Baseball teams toss their fishnets all over the globe in hope of landing talent. No distance is too far. Other times teams get lucky and find what they’re looking for in their own backyard.
5 of 7 African-American NFL coaches sacked
African-Americans seem to be on the NFL’s endangered coaching list. Only two black head coaches remain in the 32-team league after five were fired recently.
3 former NFL players to join CIAA Hall of Fame
Three former NFL players will be among the inductees into the CIAA’s 2021 John B. McLendon Hall of Fame.
Makeover, new life for former Negro Leagues stadium
Call it the reincarnation of Hinchliffe Stadium.
Quarterbacks Tom Brady, Jared Goff betting on a Super Bowl win
What would the Super Bowl be without betting and, with that, the office pool? You can lay a friendly wager on just about anything, ranging from who wins the coin flip, to how long the national anthem takes, to when — if ever — stoic New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick cracks a smile, to the game’s champion.
Panthers pounce all over Trojans
The rafters of Virginia Union University’s historic Barco-Stevens Hall are adorned with retired jerseys.
Hooray for the Hoos!
The University of Virginia Cavaliers beat Texas Tech in a nail-biting overtime game to clinch the first NCAA title in school’s history
The University of Virginia’s dream season could turn into dream seasons —plural. U.Va. won its first NCAA basketball title Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, defeating Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.
Justices take on I.C. Norcom Friday in state tournament
John Marshall High School is among the smallest schools in the Virginia High School League’s 3A classification. It also ranks with the state’s 3A elite, at least basketball-wise. Relying on multitasking athletes such as Xavier Trent and Isaiah Anderson, Coach Ty White’s Justices are hopeful of a second state basketball title in three years.
Richmonder Ferrell raids No. 4 spot in NFL draft, headed to Oakland
Burdened with the NFL’s most anemic pass rush, the Oakland Raiders have turned to a Richmonder for first aid. The Raiders drafted former Benedictine College Preparatory school and Clemson University defensive end Clelin Ferrell in the first round as the fourth overall pick during the NFL draft last week in Nashville.
VUU, VSU revving up for Freedom Classic matchup Saturday
Virginia Union University’s basketball season has been given a jumpstart. When the Panthers trek to Ettrick on Saturday to play Virginia State University in the Freedom Classic, VUU will have new vroom under the hood.
VSU Trojans hoping for a win against Fayetteville State
Virginia State University’s football team is hoping a bus ride down Interstate 95 will lead to its first football victory of the season.
Seattle Storm sweeps Las Vegas Aces to claim WNBA championship
Three time zones away, the Seattle Storm found home sweet home in “The Bubble.”
VCU to play Purdue Friday
Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball team is off to its best start in school history, but the road ahead is looking rocky.
John Marshall H.S. students make All-State team
John Marshall High School guards DeMarr McRae and Levar Allen have made Virginia’s 3A All-State basketball team.
Controversial call shoots down victory for Lady Justices in semifinals
Seven was indeed a lucky number this winter for John Marshall High School girls’ basketball, and a most unlucky number for the Justices’ foes. Quality trumped quantity for the school on Richmond’s North Side. With a bare bones roster of seven, the Justices came within a referee’s controversial call of reaching the State 3A final. “We were seven strong,” said Coach Travis Richardson, Class of 1998. “Our motto was ‘Seven deep, no sleep.’ “We were determined not to rest until we achieved our goals.”
NBA’s Vince Carter ends record 22-season pro career
Vince Carter, among the most dynamic and durable players in NBA history, has announced his retirement.
