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Flying Squirrels to add Latin flavor
Get ready for some béisbol on Arthur Ashe Boulevard. The Richmond Flying Squirrels will open the season at home on Thursday, April 4, against the Hartford (Conn.) Yard Goats.
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Americans sweep top 3 places at the World championships for 3rd time
Men wearing the red, white and blue have harvested gold, silver and bronze at the World Athletics Championships.
K.C. Jones, who won Olympic, NCAA and NBA championships, dies at 88
K.C. Jones and the word “winner” were always synonymous.
NSU wants new football coach to bring Southern U. magic
Norfolk State University hopes Coach Dawson Odums can do for the Spartans what he did for the Southern University Jaguars.
Jackson State loses to NCCU in Celebration Bowl
Jackson State University received the most media attention, by far, but North Carolina Central scored the most points, thanks to some overtime drama.
Earl Lloyd: A man of many firsts
In discussing the greatest players to ever compete in the CIAA tournament, a nice starting point might be Earl Lloyd.
VSU clobbers St. Augustine’s; Elizabeth City State next
Virginia State University finds itself in an uncomfortable spot in the CIAA standings — looking up. In 2013 and 2014, the Trojans were undefeated in the CIAA Northern Division en route to consecutive titles. This fall under first-year Coach Byron Thweatt, every game the rest of the way figures to be a must-win game, starting with the Saturday, Oct. 10, trip to Elizabeth City State University.
NSU, HU may have rough going in MEAC football season
After dominating CIAA football, coaches Latrell Scott and Connell Maynor have found MEAC a tougher nut to crack. Coach Scott, 41, is in his second year at Norfolk State University following two banner seasons as the head football coach at Virginia State University.
VUU returns from CIAA in trail of tears
Virginia Union University rode a wave of well-earned optimism to the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Its return to Richmond was amid a trail of tears.
4 area teams heading to LA for Snoop Youth Football League Nationals
Four area youth football teams are heading to Los Angeles for the Snoop Youth Football League Nationals Dec. 14 through 16. The Snoop League was founded by rapper and entertainer Snoop Dogg in 2005 in Southern California. The league now has about 20 teams throughout California.
Only one player at HBCU drafted into NFL
The once busy football pipeline between HBCUs and the NFL appears to have stalled. Out of seven rounds and 255 selections in the NFL’s virtual draft last month, only one HBCU athlete heard his name called.
Kaepernick, Reid reach settlement with NFL
In what amounts to a secret agreement, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid last week resolved their grievances with the NFL. They will receive an undisclosed settlement based on claims that NFL owners colluded against them as retaliation for kneeling during the playing of the national anthem.
NCAA bound: VSU men’s team plays Notre Dame College Saturday
If the Virginia State University men’s basketball team is to advance in the NCAA Division II playoffs, it will have to avoid a roadblock standing 6-foot-8 and weighing 240 pounds.
VSU hopes for a winning season
With football practices in full swing, Virginia State University is hopeful some of that Bowie State Bulldogs magic rubs off on the Trojans.
John Marshall’s Dennis Parker picks N.C. State
Dennis Parker Jr. has decided to take his talents from the capital of Virginia to the capital of North Carolina.
Logan Thomas finally finds niche with Washington
The clouds have cleared and the sun is shining, finally, for Logan Thomas.
Hampton University basketball to get key players from Richmond area
Hampton University basketball will have a distinct Richmond area look in the upcoming season.
NCAA: GOING TO THE BIG DANCE: VCU Rams hoping 18th time a charm
Virginia Commonwealth University has taken one step backward. Now it needs to take a giant leap forward, and there’s no time to dilly-dally.
VUU QB ties touchdown school record
Darius Taylor’s initials are “D.T.” but “T.D.” might be more apropos. Virginia Union University’s senior quarterback is on a touchdown passing binge.
VUU to face formidable Bowie State at Hovey Field
Virginia Union University sits alone in first place in the CIAA Northern Division, but staying there won’t be easy. The Panthers are atop a slippery perch.
