NBA warns players of burglary rings targeting athletes
The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and NFL Kansas City Chiefs …
More than 900 boxers to compete in national championships here
Over 900 boxers from nearly every state will compete in the 2024 USA Boxing National Championships, beginning Monday, Dec. 16, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.
VCU to retire Briante Weber’s No. 2 jersey
Virginia Commonwealth University will retire the No. 2 jersey of former men’s basketball standout Briante Weber on Dec. 22, when the Rams host William & Mary at the Siegel Center.
Touchdown Club of Richmond honors Bernard Rucker with Ray Tate Award
Bernard Rucker, a 54-year veteran of Virginia Union University’s football program, will receive the 2024 Ray Tate Memorial Award from the Touchdown Club of Richmond.
CIAA announces 2024 Football All-Conference Teams and top honors
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has revealed its 2024 Football All-Conference selections and annual superlative awards, celebrating standout performances from the season. The honors highlight six individual players and one coach whose achievements defined the year.
Virginia Union wins CIAA Football Championship, advances to NCAA Playoffs
Virginia Union University clinched its second consecutive CIAA Football Championship with a thrilling 17-13 victory over Virginia State University on Saturday, Nov. 16, in Salem.
Johnson named interim AD at Va. State
Felicia Johnson has been appointed interim athletic director at Virginia State University, officials announced. Johnson, who has been with the university since 2021, previously served as senior associate athletic director for compliance and senior woman administrator.
VCU Women’s Basketball adds Daija Preston
The Rams just got a major boost. VCU Women’s Basketball Head Coach Beth O’Boyle has officially signed Daija Preston, a dynamic 5-foot-9 guard from Douglasville, Ga., who’s set to make an impact.
Tyson-Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
Jake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting.
National anglers set sights on Richmond in 2025
Anglers across the country will have their sights set on Richmond in April when the James River serves as the third stop of the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier Series presented by Lowrance.
Frustration builds for Cowboys in a season going wrong
Cooper Rush bounced passes to open receivers while filling in for injured quarterback Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott fumbled into the end zone for one of Dallas’ five turnovers, and owner Jerry Jones is understandably frustrated in a season going oh …
Virginia State defeats Virginia Union, setting up championship rematch
In a battle of two of the top teams in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, Virginia State University defeated Virginia Union University 35-28 on Nov. 9 in Ettrick. The win sets up a rematch between the two teams in the …
Richmond Kickers’ Sawatzky nominated for Coach of the Year
USL League One recently announced that Richmond Kickers’ Chief Sporting Officer and Head Coach Darren Sawatzky was nominated for the league’s Coach of the Year award.
CIAA announces 2024-25 All-CIAA preseason women’s bowling team
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association has announced the 2024-25 All-CIAA Preseason Women’s Bowling Team and Predicted Order of Finish, as voted on by the Sports Information Directors Association. This year’s preseason team is composed entirely of returners from the 2023-2024 …
City prepares for 47th annual Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon
The Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon is set to celebrate its 47th edition Nov. 16. Known as “America’s Friendliest Marathon,” the event will feature over 20,000 participants across the marathon, half marathon and 8K races.
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