Black Widows punch ticket to championship
The Richmond Black Widows are charging toward their first national crown. On July 12, 2025, Richmond steamrolled the Connecticut Ambush 45-14 to clinch their spot in the WFA Division III National Championship.
Former Richmond Braves manager honored
Former Richmond Braves manager Grady Little has been named the recipient of the 2025 Paul Keyes RBI Award, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Monday.
Virginia Commonwealth Games find new home
The Virginia Commonwealth Games are headed to the Richmond area.
Virginia Union earns record five CIAA academic awards
Virginia Union University has earned a record five Dr. Freddie Vaughan Awards for academic achievement during the 2024-25 school year, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced Monday.
Chesterfield’s Mila Henry receives honor from Megan Thee Stallion
Thirteen-year-old Chesterfield resident Mila Henry was honored July 16 at the inaugural gala of Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation in New York City.
New York Knicks hire Mike Brown, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year
The New York Knicks liked Mike Brown’s experience with championship teams, after he worked for four of them.
Squirrels sweep Baysox with 12-2 rout, set season high in runs
The Richmond Flying Squirrels capped a dominant weekend with a 12-2 blowout win over the Bowie Baysox on Sunday afternoon at Prince George’s Stadium, completing a three-game sweep and setting a new season high for runs scored.
Vick era at Norfolk State to kick off in primetime, bolstered by new recruits
The Michael Vick era at Norfolk State will begin on a national stage with a primetime matchup and a bolstered roster.
CIAA extends Baltimore basketball tournament partnership
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Board of Directors approved Baltimore as the host city for the men’s and women’s basketball tournament through 2029 during its annual spring meeting last month at Virginia State University.
Camels, ostriches and zebras set to race at Colonial Downs
Colonial Downs is adding a wild twist to its summer racing season with exotic animal races set for Friday, July 11.
Powhatan dad gets another shot at American Ninja Warrior glory
Barry Boyd grew up in a cramped three-bedroom home with 13 other family members. When Child Protective Services deemed the living situation unsuitable, 6-year-old Barry and his two younger brothers were sent to live with their grandfather. But after that …
VCU duo achieves NBA dreams as Shulga and Watkins get drafted
Two former VCU standouts achieved their NBA dreams Thursday night, with both Max Shulga and Jamir Watkins hearing their names called in the draft.
Virginia Union to induct 8 and 1992 basketball team into Hall of Fame
Virginia Union University will induct eight individuals and the 1992 men’s basketball team into its Thomas “Tricky Tom” Harris Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 19.
Norfolk State names M.L. Morgan head baseball coach
Norfolk State University has named Merrill “M.L.” Morgan as its new head baseball coach, the school announced last week.
Flying Squirrels drop series finale to Fightin Phils, 5-3
The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and couldn’t recover in a 5-3 loss to the Reading Fightin Phils on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.
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