‘Bones’ Hyland wants to be 22nd VCU Ram drafted by NBA
If someone were to update Virginia Commonwealth University’s history in the NBA draft, an apt title might be “From Bodine to Bones.”
Virginian Keldon Johnson of San Antonio has new title: Olympian
On his life journey, Keldon Johnson will have gone from Richmond to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning made history with all-Black forward line
The Tampa Bay Lightning made headlines July 8 by capturing their second straight National Hockey League Stanley Cup.
Former NBA player-coach Reggie Theus named AD, coach at Bethune-Cookman
Bethune-Cookman University is hoping a big-name former athlete will lead to big-time success in athletic competition.
Jordan Lawlar snagged sixth in MLB draft
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping fleet-footed Jordan Lawlar will be their shortstop of the future.
Chris Paul wants NBA championship ring
While it would seem he has it all, Chris Paul has a conspicuously empty space in his jewelry box.
At 16, Jalen Lewis is youngest baller to sign pro contract in U.S. history
Jalen Lewis has become the youngest professional basketball player in U.S. history.
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the Tokyo Olympics with a chip on its shoulder, but with history on its side.
The U.S. men’s basketball team is headed to the Tokyo Olympics with a chip on its shoulder, but with history on its side.
WNBA’s Maya Moore to receive Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Maya Moore, who put her brilliant WNBA career on hold to address the need for criminal justice reform, is this year’s winner of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
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.
Olympic-bound JuVaughn Harrison hopes to bring back gold in long, high jumps
Among the highest compliments for any athlete is to be mentioned in a comparison to Jim Thorpe.
Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks go head to head in the NBA Finals
With the very first pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns selected Deandre Ayton out of the University Arizona. Since then, the Suns have risen from the NBA’s worst team (21-61 in 2017-18) to being on the cusp of their first-ever championship.
VUU to induct 8 people, 1 team into Athletic Hall of Fame
Virginia Union University’s rich athletic tradition will be celebrated Oct. 1 with its Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Ben Wallace brings luck to the Detroit Pistons in draft lottery
Ben Wallace delivered much good fortune to the Detroit Pistons as a player. Now he has become something of a 6-foot-9 rabbit’s foot as a retiree.
Devin Booker and Trae Young take on superstar roles during NBA finals
Devin Booker and Trae Young take on superstar roles during NBA finals.
Kumar Rocker shakes up College World Series
Kumar Rocker’s father and uncle used their strong arms to make tackles on the college and professional football fields.
Flying Squirrels pitcher Akeel Morris has major league experience
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and fireworks may be the most tantalizing entertainment combo since popcorn and butter.
Aggies bound for the Olympics
North Carolina A&T State University will be well represented at the upcoming Summer Olympics in Tokyo—and it won’t be just the United States scripted on their uniforms.
Good news and bad news for the Rams
After a decade of playing professional basketball overseas, Brandon Rozzell has come home.
Complexion of U.S. soccer team changes
With 15 players of color on a 23-man roster, the U.S. Men’s Soccer Team is diverse like never before. Now Americans are hoping the team will win like never before.
Coach Willard Bailey inducted into Black College Football Hall of Fame
It was a long climb, but Willard Bailey has reached the apex of college football coaching.
NBA playoffs now down to Final Four
The NBA Final Four consists of four franchises long overdue for a champagne celebration.
North Carolina A&T sprinters win big at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships; next stop Olympic trials
If North Carolina A&T State University wasn’t respected as a national track and field powerhouse before, it is now.
Sandro Fabian puts the altitude in the Flying Squirrels
This is the year the Richmond Flying Squirrels are living up to their name: They’re flying high.
Toronto Blue Jays’ Guerrero is a ‘Triple Crown’ threat
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might be described as the “homeless home-run slugger.”
Nikola Jokić named NBA’s regular season MVP
The Denver Nuggets apparently struck gold when they drafted Serbian-born Nikola Jokić in 2015.
Jim ‘Mudcat’ Grant, one of the first top Black pitchers in MLB, dies at 85
Jim “Mudcat” Grant, who was among the first dominant Black pitchers in Major League Baseball, died Friday, June 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. He was 85.
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.
NSU’s Danny Hosley is among 5 finalists for Olerud Award
Norfolk State University’s Danny Hosley is one of five finalists for the John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award.
VCU baseball season ends at NCAA regional in Mississippi
The Virginia Commonwealth University baseball season hit a dead end in Starkville, Miss.
Bamisile transferring from Va. Tech to GW
Joe Bamisile has taken his jump shot from Blacksburg to Washington, D.C.
Harrison names to baseball’s All-Prep League
Josiah Harrison capped an outstanding junior season at Trinity Episcopal School in South Side by being named All- Prep League and All-Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
Odicci Alexander leads JMU to early wins before bowing in Women’s College World Series
When the curtain finally fell, Odicci Alexander left behind a show that won’t soon be forgotten.
Possible NBA title for Brooklyn Nets?
If the Brooklyn Nets are to ever win an elusive NBA title, this might be the year.
Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from French Open highlights mental health, expectations of athletes
The world’s No. 2-ranked tennis player shined a light on mental health awareness and the sports world when Naomi Osaka stunningly withdrew Monday from the French Open after boycotting a post-match news conference, explaining she has been suffering from depression for almost three years.
NCAA golf tournament offers time for reflection on Tiger Woods’ early career
Since its inception in 1897, college golf’s most prestigious tournament has been a mostly all-white affair.
Brandon Henson brings firepower to VCU Rams baseball
Brandon Henson is a notable reason why Virginia Commonwealth University hasn’t lost a baseball game in about seven weeks.
JMU to face Oklahoma in Women’s College Softball World Series
James Madison University has ridden the powerful and tireless right arm of Odicci “Ci Ci” Alexander to the Women’s College Softball World Series.
Student-athletes shine at VUU, VSU
Athletes at Virginia Union University and Virginia State University who have been standouts in their sports are being recognized as stars in academics.
NSU wins MEAC baseball championship with help from area players; next stop NCAA Regional
Two athletes from Chesterfield County have helped Norfolk State University win its first MEAC baseball title.
UU’s football season to open against Hampton on Sept. 4
Finally, some good news for Virginia Union University football.
Steph Curry finishes season with NBA scoring title
Steph Curry enjoyed a banner season, but his team, the Golden State Warriors, didn’t.
Operation Homebase to feature food, fun at Mount Olivet on June 12
Richmond’s youths soon will have another court to play basketball.
Josiah Harrison’s skills add up to a promising future in baseball
According to baseball math, power plus speed equals Josiah Harrison.
Richmond Flying Squirrels start season with strong Latino flavor
American tourists enjoy traveling to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South American countries for fun in the sun vacations. In contrast, young athletes from those southerly nations come to the United States to make a living playing professional baseball.
Pitcher ‘Ci Ci’ Alexander gets JMU closer to softball pinnacle
A player from Southside Virginia has pitched and hit James Madison University to the doorstep of the College Softball World Series.
CIAA championships coming to Richmond area in 2022
The CIAA is bringing three of its championship spring sport- ing events to the Greater Richmond area in 2022.
DK Metcalf is fast, but not enough
Football star DK Metcalf was fast, but not fast enough at the USATF Golden Games track meet May 8 in Walnut, Calf.
New NBA award named after Abdul-Jabbar
The NBA’s newest award is named after the league’s all-time scorer — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
A spring to remember for Highland Springs football
This has been a spring to re- member for the Highland Springs High School Springers.
