Hopewell and Chester alums candidates for major college football awards
The 804 area code is producing big-time running backs.
Great expectations
J.J. Davis was a freshman phenom last year at Norfolk State University, and much more is expected this season from the now sophomore.
Players of color in MLB’s All-Star Game
Along with all the usual pageantry, the 92nd edition of the Major League All-Star Game was a “colorful” occasion indeed.
In rare contact, U.S. offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. In a sharp reversal of previous policy, Blinken also said he …
Posthumous honor
John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Jr., the first Black coach in MLB history, was inducted posthumously Sunday into the same Nationak Baseball Hall of Fame class as another Black baseball pioneer, Bud Fowler, and former Negro league All-Star, Minnie Miñoso.
Spartans’ notable HBCU division ranking
Norfolk State University will enter this coming football season with a national ranking.
HBCU United’s goal isn’t just about money
An HBCU basketball squad with a Virginia flavor left its mark on the winner-take-all $1 million The Basketball Tournament, the 64- team, single-elimination tournament for a million dollars.
Virginians Mine Oregon Gold
Grant Holloway and Noah Lyles, right, have made the seismic leap from the Virginia High School League to the tip top of the track and field world.
Golfing group honors VCU Coach Andy Walker
To use a golfing term, Andy Walker has “aced” the test in his first season as VCU’s coach.
VUU football looking up
Expectations are high for Virginia Union University football this season.
3 for 3
Men wearing the red, white and blue have harvested gold, silver and bronze at the World Athletics Championships.
Former ballers create a league of their own
Think you still got game? Here’s how you can find out.
VUU Alumni Football Foundation to host Celebrity Golf Classic
Virginia Union University’s annual golf fundraiser will take place July 23 at The Crossings in Glen Allen, 800 Virginia Center Parkway.
'It was just another game for us’
On Jan. 12, 1969, Cornell Gordon was on the team that shocked the football world.
Squirrels playoff tickets available
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