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VCU looking for A-10 Tournament victory and slot in NCAA
Virginia Commonwealth University didn’t have Bones Hyland this season, but the Rams have Vince Williams & Co., and that was plenty.
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Lawmakers applaud Justices stellar season; custom suits further accent team’s success
John Marshall High, named after the former Supreme Court Chief Justice, has been laying down the law this season on the basketball court. Virginia’s lawmakers have taken notice.
Washington Football Team returns to Richmond training camp
Welcome back, burgundy and gold, even if it’s only for a quick pit stop.
NCAA golf tournament offers time for reflection on Tiger Woods’ early career
Since its inception in 1897, college golf’s most prestigious tournament has been a mostly all-white affair.
Abreu stands out, even with jersey No. 79
José Abreu wears jersey No. 79 — a number more common to football than baseball—for a reason.
Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks go head to head in the NBA Finals
With the very first pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected Deandre Ayton out of the University Arizona. Since then, the Suns have risen from the NBA’s worst team (21-61 in 2017-18) to being on the cusp of their first-ever championship.
Chris Paul wants NBA championship ring
While it would seem he has it all, Chris Paul has a conspicuously empty space in his jewelry box.
Richmond Flying Squirrels start season with strong Latino flavor
American tourists enjoy traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South American countries for fun in the sun vacations. In contrast, young athletes from those southerly nations come to the United States to make a living playing professional baseball.
Ramos a marquee attraction for Richmond Flying Squirrels
If The Diamond was a movie theater instead of a ballpark, Heliot (pronounced “Elliott”) Ramos would be the likely marquee attraction.
Olympic dream remembered
When the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed because of the pandemic, few understood the athletes’ heartache more than John Christian.
Alabama claims college football national crown
The University of Alabama ran the table and never broke stride in doing so.
VUU beats VSU 88-70 in rivalry without fans
Minus any roar of the crowd or stomping feet, Virginia Union University made all the noise it needed in last Saturday’s game against Virginia State University, swishing balls through the nets.
Kelee Ringo gives Georgia Bulldogs another reason to bark
Herschel Walker was the freshman sensation in 1980 when the University of Georgia won the national college football title.
VUU wins inaugural Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off
The inaugural Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off was a double success for Virginia Union University.
William & Mary grows roster of diverse coaches, players
Black athletes and coaches are making a strong football statement at William & Mary.
Four games, four players net VCU wins
VCU’s sophomores are a class with a lot of class, and upside as well.
Dominique Bailey leads John Marshall in basketball and college credits
From the bleachers, it’s easy to see that Dominique Bailey is a multitalented guard for John Marshall High’s undefeated Justices. What spectators can’t see about Bailey, from afar, is just as interesting.
TJ’s King has ‘designs’ on success
There are two different sides to Isaiah King. On the football field, he is the consummate middle linebacker — wide-shouldered, locomotive strong and ready to rumble. Off the fields, King is an aspiring fashion designer.
Jennings is newest ‘Richmond Ram’
VCU began building a basketball program in the late 1960s while relying heavily on talent within Richmond’s city limits. The Rams are hopeful their most recent scholarship signee, Brandon Jennings, will in time stamp his name onto the local heroes list.
