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Panthers prepare for an encore
Virginia Union University’s winding road back to the football playoffs will start with a trip to Frankfort, Ky.
NFL Conference finals players always have had flair
For Sunday’s NFL Conference finals, expect a steady diet of orchestrated end zone celebrations and other zany sideshows, minus the fear of penalty. It wasn’t always that way.
VSU has one of best seasons despite NCAA loss
This basketball season will go down as one of the best in Virginia State University history. Before the Trojans’ season-ending, 77-58 loss Sunday to visiting Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in the NCAA Division II Atlantic regionals, the Trojans achieved these firsts:
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.
Smart trades Rams horns for Texas Longhorns
When Shaka Smart was hired as Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball coach in 2009, he was a little known, much traveled assistant, with a name that puzzled people. Since then, his name and fame — and that of his signature game style, “Havoc” — spread. Last week, Smart traded his Rams horns for the Texas Longhorns. He leaves Richmond as one of the hottest commodities in the sport, practically a household name among hoops enthusiasts.
VUU gets training edge
College and NFL football share some common ground on Richmond’s North Side. Virginia Union University has been given the green light to practice once a week at the Bon Secours Training Center. The Leigh Street facility opened three years ago as the preseason training camp for the NFL Washington franchise. It’s the latest effort to open the partially city-funded facility to the community for other uses.
NBA draft looking for a few ‘freshmen’
Expect to hear the word “freshman” frequently during the NBA draft on Thursday, June 22.
VCU’s ‘pass master’ Johnny Williams ranks among the nation’s top players in total assists
Jonathan “Johnny” Williams is listed as a point guard in Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball lineup, but passing guard better defines his well-crafted skill set.
Vanderbilt’s Kumar Rocker throws no-hitter to land in NCAA record book
Kumar Rocker is the talk of college baseball as the NCAA World Series is set to begin in Omaha, Neb. The Vanderbilt University freshman threw a no-hitter with 19 strikeouts in the Commodores’ 3-0 win over Duke University on June 8 in the NCAA Super Regional in Nashville.
Washington Nationals looking for a repeat championship
If the Washington Nationals are to repeat as World Series champion, the team will need help in replacing the power of departed All-Star Anthony Rendon, who is now with the Los Angeles Angels.
MLB honors 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues
Professional baseball gave a much deserved tip of the cap to the Negro Leagues last Sunday, honoring the league’s 100th anniversary.
The R-word: How the Washington NFL team’s name came to be
George Preston Marshall was a hateful bigot when it came to African-Americans. Yet he seemed to have an affection for Native Americans.
Front-runners line up for NBA Rookie of the Year
An athlete need not come from a college powerhouse to create a big splash in the NBA.
From touchdowns to take-downs
Going from the gridiron to the ring isn’t as unusual as some may think.
Adrian Peterson rushing to catch Emmitt Smith in record books
How far the Washington professional football team goes this NFL season could depend on how much Adrian Peterson has left in his tank.
Players of color in MLB’s All-Star Game
Along with all the usual pageantry, the 92nd edition of the Major League All-Star Game was a “colorful” occasion indeed.
Heisman winner DeVonta Smith has made his way into the history books
For many decades, it seemed wide receivers need not apply for the Heisman Trophy. Then along came DeVonta Smith to change attitudes.
VUU’s hopes for CIAA title crushed by Bowie State
Amir Hall has rained on Virginia Union University’s parade — “rain” coming in the form of a blizzard of pigskins.
Spartans’ notable HBCU division ranking
Norfolk State University will enter this coming football season with a national ranking.
Carter Aldrete’s promising start for Squirrels
From the same college that produced the likes of Reggie Jackson and Barry Bonds comes Carter Aldrete.
