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.
New RPS youth baseball league set for spring 2026
Virginia State University’s baseball team will help kick off a new elementary school baseball league organized by Richmond Public Schools (RPS) and set to debut in spring 2026.
Former Trojans guard joins VSU’s coaching staff as assistant
Virginia State head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow Jr. recently announced the addition of CJ Wiggins to the Trojans’ coaching staff.
Squirrels shut out to end road trip
The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to five hits and lost to the Erie SeaWolves 4-0 on Sunday at UPMC Park.
Three CIAA players named to HBCU Preseason All-America team
With summer winding down, the 2025 college football season is just weeks away. The HBCU Preseason All-America team was announced Tuesday, with three CIAA student-athletes earning recognition.
John Madden Foundation joins Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl as offificial partner
The Black College Football Hall of Fame has announced a new partnership with the John Madden Foundation, which is now an official partner of the Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl.
Boxing showcase delivers message with impact
The fifth annual Gloves Over Guns boxing event was held Saturday, Aug. 2, at Varina High School, bringing together amateur and elite-level fighters for an afternoon of competition with a deeper purpose — to help prevent youth gun violence.
Five teams claim titles during MJBL championships
The Richmond region hosted the 34th annual Metropolitan Junior Baseball League (MJBL) championship from July 30 to Aug. 3, with five teams winning titles during a week of intense competition.
Richmond welcomes Saitama for sister city baseball exchange
Richmond recently welcomed the Saitama City, Japan, delegation for the return of the longtime sister city baseball exchange program after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Squirrels lose to Patriots 3-1 on Saturday
The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to three hits and dropped a 3-1 decision to the Somerset Patriots on Saturday night at TD Bank Ballpark.
