Fred Jeter

Mutual attraction

The NBA’s continuing courtship with players from abroad

The United States is a big place, but the world is much bigger. So, it’s no surprise the National Basketball Association began this season with a record 120 international players representing 40 countries and six continents.

Keishawn Pulley sweetens Randolph-Macon’s success

Of all the college basketball programs in America, perhaps the most consistent winner of all is just 19 miles north of Richmond.

Four games, four players net VCU wins

VCU’s sophomores are a class with a lot of class, and upside as well.

VUU’s Jada Byers reaps many honors

During the regular season, Virginia Union’s Jada Byers racked up record totals for rushing yards and touchdowns.

Chris Paul earns college degree

The Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul graduated from Winston-Salem State University on Friday, Dec. 16, at Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex. Paul earned a bachelor’s in mass communications, according to ESPN. Paul originally attended Wake Forest, where he starred as a basketball player from 2003 to 2005 before entering the NBA draft as a sophomore.

From retrieving balls to scoring points — Robert Osborne is VUU’s star attraction

It sounds like some make believe Hollywood movie title – “The ball boy becomes the star.” Only in this case, it’s fact, not fiction.

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.

VSU Trojans heading to Virgin Islands for HBCU classic

Virginia State University’s basketball players may want to pack their swim fins with their sneakers for their next trip.

NSU eyes third straight MEAC title

Dana Tate found good fortune in Las Vegas without going anywhere near a card table or slot machine.

Chowan, CIAA cut ties

Chowan University and the CIAA are parting company.

Heisman’s hit list

Caleb Williams is latest quarterback to earn revered trophy

It may be time for the Heisman Trophy — college football’s top individual honor — to consider changing its title to “Quarterback of the Year.”

Johnnie Walton joins Black College Hall of Fame

Johnnie Walton, the first African-American quarterback to lead his team to a professional championship, is part of the Black College Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Iconic West End gym courts Christo Rey’s hoop dreams

One of the area’s oldest and most historic gymnasiums has a new tenant that’s excited about branding a reputation of its own.

Coaches for Change Community Classic Dec.19

The basketball pairings are set for the second annual Coaches for Change Community Classic.

Hall of Fame names baseball’s Fred McGriff

It’s official. Fred McGriff is headed to Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Paul Silas, 3-time NBA champion, longtime coach, dies

Paul Silas, who went head to head in the paint against the likes of Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell, has died at age 79.

William & Mary heads to Montana State for quarterfinals

Michael London already has coached one school to the FCS championship. Now he’s looking to make it two.

Panthers celebrate 83-62 win against Augusta

Raemaad Wright scores 34 points, makes 16 rebounds

Timberrrr! The nation’s No. 2 team has taken a fall, with Raemaad Wright among those cutting it down to size.

Deion Sanders trades Jackson State for Colorado

There is a time to come, and a time go, and Deion Sanders is leaving the Deep South and HBCU football for the Rocky Mountains and a Power Five conference.

Long’s leading tackles recognized

Tyler Long specializes in making tackles, and few do it better than Norfolk State University’s redshirt junior linebacker from Cincinnati.

Celebration Bowl arrives Dec. 17 in Atlanta

The matchup is set for the SWAC football championship.

William & Mary grows roster of diverse coaches, players

Black athletes and coaches are making a strong football statement at William & Mary.

VUU, 6-1, prepares for Augusta University

Two of NCAA Division II basketball’s hottest teams will go head to head 2 p.m. Saturday at Virginia Union’s Barco-Stevens Hall.

HU’s Bonds heads to East-West Shrine game in Las Vegas

Jadakis Bonds was a shining star in a cloudy sky this past football season for Hampton University.

VCU’s first ‘Big Man’ earns Hall of Fame induction

Former Virginia Commonwealth University basketball star Bernard Harris has been inducted into the Finnish Basketball Hall of Fame.

Manchester’s Bacot guards the family business

Introducing King Bacot. He’s got the name and he’s got the game.

Seattle’s Rodríguez, Atlanta’s Harris voted top rookies

Athletes of color continue to dominate the headlines for Major League Baseball’s Rookie of the Year voting.

What’s next for Yankees’ Judge?

For Aaron Judge, one question has been answered. Yes, following much speculation, the votes have been counted and he is the American League MVP. But one question remains.

Panthers predict greater gridiron success in ‘23

The 2022 football season ranks with the finest in Virginia Union University’s football history. That said, don’t be surprised if 2023 is equally exciting.

VUU’s traveling All-Stars

If Virginia Union University were to pick an MVP thus far this successful basketball season, the bus driver might deserve consideration.

Wembanyama primed for NBA’s 2023 top pick

You may not have heard of Victor Wembanyama, but you will soon.

VUU hosts Wingate in NCAA Division II this weekend

Virginia Union University’s reward for a brilliant football season is the right to put on the Maroon ‘n’ Steel uniforms at least one more time.

VUU defeats Shippensburg 60-56

Power drives Panthers’ ‘Wizard of Os’

Call this Robert Osborne’s encore season.

Wes Carmack helped launch VCU’s postseason era

When Wes Carmack first took the floor for VCU in January 1977, Rams fans’ initial reaction was “Who’s He?” Second reaction was more like “wow, that new kid can really ball.”

TJ Vikings seek state title

Thomas Jefferson High’s Vikings will try and take another step toward a state football title Friday night at Huguenot High. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

VCU graduate named to U.S. National Blind Soccer Team

Richmonder Antoine Craig has shown his considerable speed for years as an elite track sprinter.

Carnell ‘Cadillac’ Williams takes helm at Auburn

There is an abundance of Black players in the Southeastern Conference, but only one Black head coach. And even he wears the “interim” tag.

VCU plays Morgan State this Saturday

Among all the majority-white colleges playing basketball, VCU has perhaps the longest association with HBCUs.

VUU likely will advance to Super Region 2

Virginia Union University has won nine football games on the field. Now it must play another kind of game – the waiting game.

Jeremy Pena wins twice as Series’ MVP

Jeremy Pena is sitting atop of baseball’s highest mountain.

VUU, VSU basketball to travel near and far

Teams’ itinerary lists Connecticut, Virgin Islands

Basketball fans can enjoy two for the price of one Nov. 11-12 at Virginia State University’s Multi-Purpose Center.

Top Heisman prospect has Virginia ties

Hendon Hooker was at Virginia Tech before 2021 transfer to Tennessee

It’s becoming routine. Since 2006, Black quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy seven times and have been close to winning on many other occasions. The trend is likely to continue this season with one of the top-tier candidates having Virginia connections.