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Aron Stewart’s retired number not really retired at UR
Insisting “I’ve been discriminated against for 42 years,” Aron Stewart remains bitter toward his alma mater, the University of Richmond.
Former VUU football center now Roanoke’s new mayor
Sherman Lea has gone from the center of the football action at Virginia Union University to the center of the political arena in Roanoke, where he is now the mayor elect.
Wilder-Fury heavyweight title match ends in draw
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were each undefeated upon meeting last Saturday for the World Boxing Council heavyweight title in Los Angeles. After 12 bloody, bruising rounds, both were still undefeated as the bout was ruled a draw by three ringside judges.
VUU Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees
Soon it will be time to dust off the old scrapbook at Virginia Union University. Reliving past greatness will be the theme Sept. 22 when Virginia Union University celebrates its Hall of Fame Class for 2023.
Henrico recognizes Highland Springs football pioneer Ronald White
When Ronald White first went out for football at Highland Springs High School in 1966, he readily discovered he looked different from everyone else.
VUU beats St. Augustine’s, on the road to Gardner-Webb
In two coaching seasons at Virginia Union University, Coach Mark James is 9-3 overall, but 7-0 against North Carolina opponents.
UR to recognize Weldon Edwards, its first Black football player
Weldon Edwards is still in the news at the University of Richmond a half century after he wore a helmet and shoulder pads.
Embiid goes back to back
Joel Embiid has done it again. For the second straight season the Philadelphia 76ers’ center is the NBA scoring champ.
American players hold spotlight in Korean baseball
You’d never guess who’s tearing up the Korean Baseball Organization, or KBO.
New players to give VUU new look during basketball season
Virginia Union University basketball will have a distinctly different look this season.
VUU to induct 7 into Athletic Hall of Fame
Seven alumni with sparkling credentials have been chosen for induction into the Virginia Union University Athletic Hall of Fame.
Scottie Barnes is NBA Rookie of the Year; ‘Bones’ Hyland ranks 8th among rookies in scoring
Scottie Barnes is the NBA Rookie of the Year, but don’t overlook former Virginia Commonwealth University star Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland on the top newcomers list.
Fans, and others, can’t help ignore Jackson State’s winning ways
Jackson State is having perhaps its greatest football season on the field and at the ticket booth, but how good is Coach Deion Sanders’ third edition of the Tigers?
Isaiah Todd, of John Marshall H.S. fame, drafted in NBA’s second round
Isaiah Todd’s friends and fans from Richmond won’t have too far to travel to see him play professionally.
Versatility defines Princeton’s Tosan Evbuomwan
NCAA March Madness is known for its heartwarming, underdog Cinderella stories. This year’s “Cinderella” wears pink shoelaces, speaks with an English accent, and has a name many mispronounce.
VUU Panthers upended in exhibition game against VCU Rams
College basketball preseason exhibitions are more about evaluating talent than the numbers on the scoreboard. In the final tune-up before the games really count, Virginia Commonwealth University used the home-floor advantage and a ferocious press to upend Virginia Union University 98-74 last Friday at the Siegel Center.
Huguenot wins RPS Alumni Basketball Showdown
There’s still plenty of twinkle left in Huguenot High School’s former basketball stars. The Falcons rule the roost today as champion of the inaugural Richmond Public Schools Alumni Basketball Showdown.
Trojans’ first home game to cover new turf
Virginia State University will have a new football coach and a new football field to start the 2022 season.
Legendary Coach John Chaney dies at 89
Retired Temple University basketball Coach John Chaney, who was among the most successful Black coaches in basket- ball history, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, following a short illness. He was 89.
When Norfolk State meets Marshall
The “Post Juwan Carter Era” of Norfolk State football begins Saturday at Marshall University in the mountain air of Huntington, W.Va.
