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Darrell Purdie poised to take George Wythe to state finals
Darrell Purdie may be the area’s MVP — most versatile player.
VCU’s Marcus Evans on course for record books
Virginia Commonwealth University’s leading basketball scorer, Marcus Evans, is back where it all started for him — in the 804 area code.
Memories of Tommie Aaron in Richmond live on
The former Richmond Braves drew headlines in 1977 by making Tommie Aaron the International League’s first African-American manager.
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.
40th running of the Richmond Marathon on Saturday
The Richmond Marathon has reached middle age without showing any signs of slowing down. The area’s autumn foot race tradition will be celebrating its 40th birthday Saturday, Nov. 11, and everyone is invited to the party, regardless of how fast you move.
A shutout for Va. Union
This year’s Panthers have taken a step forward, albeit a baby step, with a 12-0 opening-day shutout of lightly regarded Siena Heights, Mich., last Saturday, before 4,057 fans at Hovey Field.
7 women of color seen on soccer stage
The United States Women’s National Soccer team has history, recent momentum, and racial diversity on its side heading into this year’s World Cup.
Olympic champion and American hero Rafer Johnson dies
Rafer Johnson, widely regarded as among the greatest athletes of all time and the man who helped subdue Robert F. Kennedy’s assassin in 1968, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was 86.
Baltimore hosts 2023 CIAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournament
Whether you’re a basketball fanatic or not, this is an ideal week to be in Baltimore.
John Marshall’s Latrell Allmond is one to watch
‘He can shoot, rebound, run the floor, block shots,’ says Coach
An average high school freshman starts off on the JV team and aspires, eventually, to be a varsity starter. Latrell Allmond isn’t your average freshman.
NFL broke color line in 1946
Sunday night’s Super Bowl will showcase two franchises with Black players making up some 65% of their rosters.
Hampton Pirates defeated in NCAA second round
Confronted by superior forces, Hampton University refused to surrender. The MEAC champions put forth a valiant effort — albeit in defeat — against intimidating, undefeated, top-ranked University of Kentucky March 19 in the NCAA Tournament’s second round. The HU Pirates actually led briefly in the early going, and played the Wildcats nearly even following intermission before bowing 79-56. The Pirates faced long odds and long players.
VSU homecoming a heartbreaker
Virginia State University’s Trojans are down but not necessarily out. Following a heartbreaking 22-19 homecoming loss Oct. 17 to Bowie State University before 7,300 fans, VSU still has an outside chance of “three-peating” as the CIAA Northern Division champion. But for that to happen, the Trojans, now 1-1 in the division, will need to go on a winning streak — and get some outside help.
Hampton U. Pirates favored to win MEAC Tournament
Hampton University has the MEAC’s best basketball record, and arguably the conference’s two best players. Its archrival, Norfolk State University, however, has the last regular season laugh, as well as hometown advantage, heading into this week’s MEAC Tournament at the Norfolk Scope.
One HBCU alum to play in Super Bowl
The Kansas City Chiefs are returning to the Super Bowl for the first time in 50 years, and much has changed in the last half century.
U.Va. makes NCAA history it would like to rewrite
The University of Virginia basketball team seemed ticketed for a magic carpet ride to the NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, Texas.
John Marshall hoping to go the distance at state tourney
Richmond’s John Marshall High School is rumbling into the State 3A basketball tournament with a full head of steam.
NBA playoffs down to final four
The NBA playoffs are down to the final four teams, with the games getting underway this week.
Talented Griffin plays big, wins big
The University of Central Florida this season won all of its football games, going 13-0. At the same time, Knights linebacker Shaquem Griffin won the hearts of all who saw him. Griffin drew attention for two clear reasons — his aggressive, physical play and because he competes with just one hand.
Close ties stretched by rivalry in VUU-FSU match
For many football seasons, Joe Taylor and Lawrence Kershaw worked together on the same side of the gridiron. They’ll be on opposite sides Saturday when Virginia Union Univeristy makes a 217-mile trip to Fayetteville State for a 6 p.m. CIAA kickoff.
