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Gigliotti already fan favorite as Flying Squirrels open at The Diamond

Born on Valentine’s Day 1996, it didn’t take Michael Gigliotti long to become a sweetheart to the fans of the Richmond Flying Squirrels.

Trinity Episcopal alumni Armando Bacot, Henry Coleman III bring attention to school

During the college basketball playoffs, few high schools had more to whoop ‘n’ hollar about than Trinity Episcopal School on Richmond’s South Side.

VCU Rams seeing players head out and come on board

No Virginia Commonwealth University basketball roster should be written with anything more permanent than a No. 2 pencil. And don’t press too hard on the lead.

VSU to add soccer and lacrosse

Virginia State University is expanding its list of intercollegiate sports.

Tiger Woods comes back, but not enough to win

Tiger Woods showed stamina and power in his spirited golfing comeback, but his accuracy be- trayed him at the Masters Tourna- ment in Augusta, Ga.

Pittsburgh backup QB Dwayne Haskins hit, killed in Florida

Dwayne Haskins, who arrived in Washington three seasons ago as one of the NFL’s most promising newcomers, died Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale after being hit by a dump truck as he was attempting to cross Interstate 595 …

Baseball’s Tommy Davis dies at 83

Tommy Davis, among the greatest hitters in Los Angeles Dodgers history, died Sunday, April 3, 2022. He was 83 and residing in Phoenix.

NFL Hall of Famer Rayfield Wright succumbs at 76

Rayfield Wright, a mainstay on five Dallas Cowboys teams that reached the Super Bowl, died Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Kansas takes the crown

It was like magic. The University of Kansas went into the halftime locker room looking like a frog, and came out dressed as a prince.

South Carolina women’s team claims NCAA title

The University of South Carolina dominated the backboards and the scoreboard en route to its second NCAA women’s basketball crown last Sunday.

Hampton’s Najee Garvin stands out at inaugural HBCU All-Star Game

Hampton University’s Najee Garvin was among the brightest stars in the inaugural HBCU All-Star Game held last Sunday at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.

VSU and NSU cars make showing at Richmond Raceway

Rajah Caruth had the willpower but perhaps not the horsepower in his first NASCAR Xfinity race.

Todd Bowles named new head coach of Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Todd Bowles is getting a rare second chance to show what he can do as a head coach in the NFL.

Shannon Harris new interim head football coach at VSU

Virginia State University will have a new head coach on the sidelines for its Spring Game this Saturday, April 9, at Rogers Stadium. Kickoff is set for 9 a.m.

Black players making their mark on college baseball teams this spring

Black college football and basketball stars abound, but baseball players of color are difficult to locate on diamonds across the state.