Britton Wilson’s pro move paying off
It didn’t take long for former Richmonder Britton Wilson to establish herself on the professional track circuit.
Foxx and friends
His good friend, Jamie Foxx, isn’t call- ing him “Who Banks?” anymore. Christopher Eubanks has gone from an unknown to being on the cusp of a leading man on the international tennis circuit.
Chesterfield’s Johnson and Simmonds sign with USL
The Richmond Kickers have a saying that “if you’re good enough, you’re old enough.”
Woolfolk picks baseball over football
Jay Woolfolk has decided to move forward with baseball and leave football in his rearview mirror.
Highland Springs’ Greg Dortch heads to DMV in Cardinals vs. Commanders game
The Washington Commanders’ team colors are mostly burgundy and gold. But when the NFL squad opens its season Sept. 2 at FedEx Field, you may see sprinkles of Highland Springs High School’s black and gold in the stands.
Cuban stars come out to shine
Baseball is extremely popu- lar among young Black athletes in Cuba. That was obvious during the July 11 Major League All-Star Baseball Game in Seattle in which there were 25 international players in this year’s game.
VCU Rams’ Asare makes Team Canada
Mary-Anna Asare plays basketball for VCU but will represent Canada July15-23 in the FIBAU-19 Women’s World Cup in Madrid.
HBCUs recognized in Seattle
HBCU baseball players had the spotlight on June 7 at T-Mobile Field in Seattle.
Young sprinter sets world record
Melanie Doggett is a young girl who is going places – fast!
Olympic champion Caster Semenya wins human rights testosterone case
Champion runner Caster Semenya won a potentially landmark legal decision for sports on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights decided she was discriminated against by rules in track and field that force her to medically reduce her natural …
Weathering the storm
The RVA Lady Tomahawks were rolling along and enjoying a football season of mostly sunshine and blue skies. And then the storm hit, literally and figuratively.
VUU Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2023 inductees
Soon it will be time to dust off the old scrapbook at Virginia Union University. Reliving past greatness will be the theme Sept. 22 when Virginia Union University celebrates its Hall of Fame Class for 2023.
HU’s Godwin and Garvin heading to Harlem’s HBCU classic
Hampton University will be well represented at the HBCU All-Star Dream Classic Aug. 5 at the famed Rucker Park in Harlem.
Throwback
An impressive group of former VCU basketball players will be slipping back into black ‘n’ gold uniforms later this month.
Griner to play in WNBA All Star Game
Brittney Griner has picked up right where she left off in 2021.
