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Justices make All-State team

Success on the court has led to success at the ballot box for the John Marshall High girls basketball team.

HBCUs do well outside NCAA

There is life beyond the NCAA for HBCUs with basketball teams.

Harding named to All- American team

Tahj Harding has followed up his All-CIAA honors with All-American honors.

Thomas named new Hampton coach

Hampton University has chosen Ivan Thomas to navigate its basketball program through what has been choppy waters of late.

Wood stands out in Nationals spring training action

Among the Washington Nationals’ brightest prospects has Richmond ties. Outfielder James Wood is the son of former University of Richmond basketball standout Kenny Wood, a member of the Spiders Athletic Hall of Fame.

Russell Wilson heading to the Pittsburgh Steelers

Nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson has agreed to sign a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a person familiar with the details told The Associated Press on Sunday night.

Pride of North Side wins … again

John Marshall High School did not compete in 2021 due to the pandemic. Many say that would have been the Justices’ strongest team.

UR women to play in ‘Big Dance’

Grace Townsend and the rest of the University of Richmond (UR) women’s basketball team are packing their dancing shoes for what lies ahead.

Joyner out at Hampton

Edward “Buck” Joyner, who served as Hampton University basketball coach in three different conferences, has been fired.

For the record at NFL Combine

Former Petersburg High and Hampton University standout Jerome Mathis was the fastest man in 2005 at the NFL Combine. Mathis’ 40-yard clocking of 4.26 still ranks ninth fastest all-time.

Bacot in contention for top NCAA center

The nation’s top college basketball center might be from Richmond.

Lincoln, Fayetteville State win CIAA; VUU and VSU fail to find lucky charm

Last year, Lincoln University nearly won the CIAA men’s title, losing in the finals. This time, the Lions closed the deal.

Earl Lloyd: A man of many firsts

In discussing the greatest players to ever compete in the CIAA tournament, a nice starting point might be Earl Lloyd.

Old and new Rams are doing well

This has been a take-notice basketball season for the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams, both past and present versions.

White switches pads for spikes

If not for two knee surgeries, this story might be about Maddox White the football star instead of Maddox White the track sensation. The precocious St. Christopher’s sophomore stopped racing for gridiron goal lines two years ago and switched to ...