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Wrestlers, fans fuel growth of local independent wrestling scene

Despite the uncomfortably hot July night, hundreds of Richmonders huddled around a wrestling ring that was set up for RVA Pro Wrestling’s “Wrestle Riot.”

Panthers’ rushing attack overwhelms Miles in Hall of Fame Classic

Virginia Union opened its 2025 season with a statement.

RVA Roadrunners to play Vitesse in playoffs

The Richmond Roadrunners will meet the Virginia Vitesse in the first round of the Women’s American Basketball Association league playoffs, marking their second matchup in recent days.

Standing ovation for Venus Williams as she faces defeat in New York

That Venus Williams lost her first Grand Slam match in two years — and what she says will be her last match of 2025 — didn’t really matter Monday night

Lady Wolves stay undefeated with 71-56 victory over Roadrunners

The Maryland Lady Wolves remained unbeaten with a 71- 56 victory over the Richmond Roadrunners on Friday night at the Henrico Sports & Event Center, holding off a second-half rally to stay atop the WABA standings.

Flying Squirrels will say goodbye to The Diamond with farewell series

After 40 years, The Diamond will host its final games as Richmond’s baseball home next month. The Flying Squirrels recently announced “Diamonds Aren’t Forever: The Farewell Series,” a six-game sendoff against the Hartford Yard Goats from Sept. 9-14.

Trojans turn back the clock to honor three championship teams

Virginia State University will roll out the red carpet for three of its storied football teams during the 2025 Homecoming celebration.

From soccer fields to the speedway

At an event hosted by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation with sponsor Gainbridge, participants rotated through skill stations for passing, dribbling, shooting and scrimmaging.

‘First Take’ kicks off largest HBCU fall tour

ESPN’s morning debate show “First Take” is taking its biggest fall tour ever to historically Black colleges and universities, bringing sports talk and debate straight to campus. The tour kicks off Aug. 28 at Norfolk State University in Norfolk.

NASCAR’s Chastain urges fans to buckle up, drive sober

NASCAR driver Ross Chastain is no stranger to high-speed wrecks, but at Richmond Raceway on Aug. 15, his focus was on helping fans avoid them off the track.

Virginia Union looks to make history with third straight CIAA title

Coming off back-to-back CIAA championships, Virginia Union enters the 2025 football season with its sights set on a rare three-peat — and a roster reshaped by the transfer portal.

Bandura’s walk-off single lifts Flying Squirrels over Curve, 6-5

Scott Bandura hit a two-out single in the ninth inning at The Diamond on Sunday night to give the Richmond Flying Squirrels a 6-5 win over the Altoona Curve.

New HBCU basketball tournament coming to Disney World

Eight historically Black colleges and universities will compete in the inaugural HBCU Hoops Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort from Dec. 4-7.

UR to induct five individuals, one team into Athletics Hall of Fame

The University of Richmond will honor five individuals and one team in its 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame class, Vice President and Director of Athletics John P. Hardt announced Monday.

Thunder to host Spurs in Christmas Day debut as NBA champions

The Oklahoma City Thunder felt slighted last season when they were left off the NBA’s Christmas schedule.

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