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George Wythe Bulldogs hoping to climb out of slump
Imagine you’re a lightweight boxer, and every time you enter the ring you’re facing a heavyweight. That’s about how George Wythe High School’s football Bulldogs must feel. The results are predictable. The South Siders were 0-10 last year, outscored 461-38. The team has just two wins in the last 10 years.
Injuries contribute to VSU’s loss to Bowie State University
Cyonte Melvin is a bundle of basketball talent, but he’s not fully healthy. In a nutshell, that sums up the Virginia State University Trojans who took a rare stumble last Saturday in a 65-55 loss to Bowie State University at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center.
Elite runners from Kenya and Ethiopia win Richmond Marathon
Kenyan and Ethiopian runners make up a tiny percentage of the total number of participants in the annual Richmond Marathon. But they’re clearly at the head of the pack.
NSU bows to defending national champ Baylor in NCAA first round
Norfolk State University’s trip to the NCAA “Big Dance” ended almost before the band began warming up.
NHL diversity group submits social justice demands
The National Hockey League is attempting to take steps — albeit baby steps — down the road toward expanded inclusivity.
VSU basks in homecoming victory before readying for Chowan this weekend
Virginia State University now has its foot firmly on the gas, speeding toward what might be a winning season.
Embiid drops 70, breaks Wilt’s record
Erasing Wilt Chamberlain’s name from any record book is a rare feat, but Joel Embiid has done it.
Panthers go cold in Indy
NBA superstar Stephen Curry gave Virginian Union University its locker-room pregame speech, but unfortunately he wasn’t allowed to play for VUU.
Butler officially named basketball coach at VUU
Jay Butler has proven to be an exceptional college basketball coach for women’s teams. Now he’s out to achieve similar success coaching a men’s team. Butler is the new Virginia Union University men’s basketball coach after spending the past 13 seasons — 11 as head coach — directing the women’s program at the University of the District of Columbia.
As the '6th Man,'-Lou Willuams plays a key role for Clippers
Lou Williams is the star who doesn’t start.
VUU’s offensive line is ready to roll
The most essential football players just might be the ones that fans rarely talk about and hardly notice. Furthermore, their names are almost never announced on the public address system. Yet, no team is traveling anywhere near the end zone without them.
JM boys, girls look to double dip
They never even tapped their brakes in getting to where they wanted to go. The John Marshall High School boys and girls have rumbled into the history book as among the most dominant postseason teams in Virginia hoops history.
Bevy of scorers keeps VSU on top
The Virginia State University basketball team keeps opponents guessing. They never know which Trojan will ruin their day. Starting this week, six VSU Trojans were averaging between 12.1 and 7.4 points per game.
Pittsburgh backup QB Dwayne Haskins hit, killed in Florida
Dwayne Haskins, who arrived in Washington three seasons ago as one of the NFL’s most promising newcomers, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale after being hit by a dump truck as he was attempting to cross Interstate 595 on foot.
HBCU players’ dwindling NFL numbers
Thanks, especially, to South Carolina State, HBCU athletes still have a presence in the NFL.
Former VCU basketball player Dave Edwards dies
In the early 1970s, Virginia Commonwealth University had dreams of going to Division I in basketball. Dave Edwards was among those helping the Rams reach their goal.
New NBA award named after Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA’s newest award is named after the league’s all-time scorer — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
NSU basketball hoping for another invite to the ‘Big Dance’
The music is still playing. Norfolk State University made it to the “Big Dance” last season and insiders feel it might be kicking up its heels again this go-round.
VUU succumbs to third-ranked IUP 60-45
The curtain fell on Virginia Union University’s outstanding basketball season late Sunday night in Indiana, Pa.
Players of color dominate AL lineup in MLB All-Star Game
Players of color will be front and center at next week’s Major League All-Star Game.
