German goes from zero to hero
The New York Yankees’ Domingo German was a somewhat ordinary big league pitcher until June 28, when ordinary turned into extraordinary.
LA’s Burke remembered in Pride Month
Glenn Burke left his mark in baseball, and not just because he was the Major Leagues’ first openly gay player.
Baseball to honor Negro Leagues
Baseball fans may want to circle June 20, 2024, on the calendars.
Leveling up
Finally, area high school goalkeepers can take a deep breath. Soccer sensation Olivia Woodson is moving on.
VCU heads to Greece
Befitting a team brimming with international talent, the VCU basketball Rams will soon be making an international excursion.
Oakland twins make history during NBA Draft
Identical twins Amen and Ausar Thompson share an unusual middle name (“XLNC”) and an unusual story that’s taken both to the NBA.”
Commanders set training camp dates
How is Eric Bieniemy is fitting in as the new Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator?
Dennis Parker Jr.’s ascension to N.C. State fueled by academics, athletics, family ties
John Marshall High School’s Dennis Parker Jr. ranks among the most talented and decorated basketball players in Richmond history.
Jokic in conversation for greatest center
History books will show the Denver Nuggets are the 2023 NBA champions. Let there be no doubt about that. But what about the Nuggets’ Rocky Mountain-sized center, Nikola Jokic? What will his place be on the all-time list of great …
Track star Wilson going pro
Britton Wilson has decided to run for cash instead of medals and ribbons.
‘Spike’ originator dies at 82
Homer Jones, famous for his long receptions and spiking the ball after a touchdown, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in his hometown of Pittsburg, Texas. Mr. Jones was 82 and had been suffering from lung cancer. Out of HBCU Texas …
High 5!
This is no joke. The Denver Nuggets, led by Nikola Jokic, aka “The Joker,” are NBA champs for the first time since entering the league 47 years ago.
Better late than never for Miller
Breshauna Miller got off to a slow start but had a fantastic finish to her Huguenot High School track career.
Similarities in Dandridge, Arraez are hard to miss
Much of the baseball buzz this spring has centered around Luis Arraez’ quest to hit a next-to-impossible .400-plus.
Willis swinging for Carolina title
Virginia Union University’s Travon Willis has won one golf title in his home state of North Carolina, and now he’s shooting for another.
