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FXA Sports, 804 Softball team up to enhance local leagues

Coed softball players in the local area will soon have more opportunities to take the field. FXA Sports, a leading provider of adult recreational sports leagues in Virginia, has merged with 804 Softball to expand league offerings in the region.

RVA Sports Awards honors athletes/community leaders

The Richmond region’s top athletes and sports leaders were recognized Saturday night at the RVA Sports Awards, an annual event hosted by the Richmond Region Tourism Foundation.

Black College Con brings esports competition and career opportunities

Black College Con 2025 is bringing the excitement of gaming and esports to Virginia State University on Feb. 19, giving students the chance to compete and connect with top industry professionals.

Local standouts highlight Virginia State’s 2025 football recruits

With depth and competition in mind, Virginia State University Head Football Coach Henry Frazier III has assembled a 2025 recruiting class he believes will strengthen the Trojans following their 2024 Co-CIAA Regular Season Championship.

Kickers add VCU standout Jonathan Kanagwa to roster

The Richmond Kickers have signed former Virginia Commonwealth University midfielder Jonathan Kanagwa for the 2025 season, pending league and federation approval.

John Marshall edges Woodside at Coaches for the Cure

Saturday brought some of the state’s top young basketball talent together as the “Coaches for the Cure” event raised money for cancer research before a large crowd at the Henrico Sports and Event Center.

Dennis Pelfrey returns for fourth season as Richmond manager

The Richmond Flying Squirrels are gearing up for a big 2025 season, with Dennis Pelfrey returning as manager for his fourth year. This will make him the longest-tenured manager in team history.

RVA Sports Awards names Community Champion Award honoree

A respected leader known for her dedication to student-athletes will be honored at the RVA Sports Awards this month at the Altria Theater. The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation recently announced that the late Peggy Davis is this year’s Community Champion …

Former NFL player Woodbury joins NSU coaching staff

Norfolk State head football coach Michael Vick is adding more firepower to his staff, this time with a familiar face to the MEAC — Tory Woodbury, who will serve as the Spartans’ new special teams coordinator.

VUU students compete in VFIC Ethics Bowl ahead of Super Bowl

As excitement builds for the Super Bowl, another high-stakes competition is set to take place in Richmond.

Coaches for the Cure showcase delivers thrilling finish in Henrico

Saturday brought a collection of the state's top young basketball talent together in one place, as the "Coaches 4 The Cure" event raised money for cancer research in front of big crowds at the Henrico Sports and Event Center.

Vick earns second Hall of Fame induction in one week

Norfolk State football head coach Michael Vick has been selected for induction into the National High School Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class, the organization announced Wednesday.

Chiefs, Eagles feature HBCU alumni in Super Bowl LIX

Super Bowl LIX will feature the Kansas City Chiefs aiming for a historic third consecutive championship against the Philadelphia Eagles. The matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs triumphed 38-35, launching their back-to-back Super Bowl victories.

Spider track team shines at VMI Invitational with strong results

The University of Richmond women’s track and field team put on a strong showing at the VMI Invitational on Saturday at the Corps Physical Training Facility in Lexington, highlighted by a standout performance from the Spider 4x400-meter relay team.

Strikers and Kickers Youth merge to form Richmond United

Two of Virginia’s top youth soccer organizations, the Richmond Strikers and Richmond Kickers Youth, have merged to form Richmond United, creating one of the largest youth soccer clubs in the country. The recently announced partnership unites more than 10,000 players …