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Ohio fall classic taps Morehouse, VUU
Virginia Union University and Morehouse College will be in the college football spotlight Sept. 3 in Canton, Ohio.
Coach Jay Butler is Mr. 100
Coach Jay Butler’s 100th coaching victory at Virginia Union University is in his rear-view mirror.
Irv Cross, star of football and sports broadcasting, dies at 81
Irv Cross, the NFL All-Pro cornerback who became a trailblazing broadcaster, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in North Oaks, Minn. Mr. Cross was 81.
Great memories won’t fade in new Huguenot gym
On Jan. 5, the new Huguenot High School will open, replacing the original school building on Forest Hill Avenue.
Wow! What a week for Jackie Bradley
If Baseball Hall of Fame credentials could be based on just a week instead of a career, Jackie Bradley Jr. might already be preparing his Cooperstown acceptance speech. The 25-year-old Boston Red Sox outfielder with Richmond-Petersburg area ties was almost other worldly in hitting during the week of Aug. 9 through 15.
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.
NBA playoffs down to final four
The NBA playoffs are down to the final four teams, with the games getting underway this week.
Liberty University undefeated with QB Malik Willis
Fueled by an abundance of Black talent, Liberty University is exploring new football frontiers.
TJ’s Jahlin Russell works like a wrecking ball
It’s no surprise Jahlin Russell plays football. The Thomas Jefferson High School senior is quick, strong, aggressive and fearless. He doesn’t back down.
Trinity Thomas vaults to her 28th perfect score
On a scale of one to 10, Trinity Thomas is about as close to a 10 as there is.
Kobe Bryant’s widow honored for her sports leadership
Vanessa Bryant will be recognized as one of the leading women in sports at an event during Super Bowl week.
Hawaii defeats Curacao in Little League final
Curacao’s magic carpet ride to the Little League World Series ended with a frustrating finish.
Newark next stop for HU, NSU match
Hampton and Norfolk State universities are packing their bags and taking their “backyard rivalry” on the road again.
Local athletes to share NFL playoff spotlight
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson isn’t the only local athlete making headlines in the NFL playoffs.
Tomlin is winningest Black coach in NFL records
Make room at the top. A native Virginian is now No. 1 on the all-time list of NFL Black head coaches.
NCAA drama moves to the desert
In the coming days, the University of Connecticut hopes to join the select “Back-to-Back Fraternity.”
The Saints are marching in
No, that wasn’t a sonic boom or earthquake Richmonders heard coming from the west last Friday night.
After southern losses, VUU seeks northern victories
Following a difficult trip to the Deep South, the Virginia Union University basketball team is now pointing north.
VCU's Williams signs with European team
Former Virginia Commonwealth University Rams point guard Johnny Williams is taking his ball-handling skills across the Atlantic.
Tiger Woods and son to play in tournament
When Tiger Woods tees off for the PNC Cham- pionships next month, he will have an interesting playing partner — his 11-year-old son, Charlie.
