Kenyans can sprint, too
Track fans have grown accustomed to Kenyans excelling globally as long-distance runners, primarily 800 meters and up. Ferdinand Omanyala, 28, threatens to break that stereotype at the upcoming Paris Summer Games.
Rams add big man to roster
VCU basketball Coach Ryan Odom went searching for another big man and found what he was looking for in Arizona.
Former Pirate headed to Paris
Hampton University has celebrated Olympic medalists before and may again.
VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile creates app for mental health
Joe Bamisile wants to take the future as it comes. He tries not to force things. But he remains dedicated to excellence in anything he pursues.
Injuries continue to plague WNBA teams; Sparks, Dream winless with key players sidelined
The injury bug has bitten several WNBA teams this season with both Los Angeles and Atlanta losing key players last week.
Giants’ Willie Mays, ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93
Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.
Richard hopes to ‘flip’ the script
African American women have made a huge impact on Olympic gymnastics, with Gabby Douglas, Jordan Chiles and Simone Biles as shining examples of their dazzling skill sets. Now it’s Frederick “Fred” Richard’s turn to try and draw more attention to …
Rickwood Field, 104 years old, to host MLB game honoring Black heritage
Birmingham’s Rickwood Field, now 104 years old, is back in the news.
Former VUU star Dillon nominated for College Football Hall of Fame
Former Virginia Union University defensive stalwart William “Dil” Dillon is among the nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.
VUU ranked 14th in Lindy’s preseason Division II poll
Virginia Union University has earned a national football reputation. Looking ahead, it plans to polish that status this coming season.
Celebration Bowl moved up a week to avoid TV conflicts
Anyone planning to travel to Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl will need to arrive a week earlier than expected.
CIAA shakes up football’s closing act, moves title game to Durham
Some changes are coming to CIAA football.
Hermitage grad Journette named HBCU National Player of Year
Justin Journette’s baseball reputation has gone national.
Fifth-year backcourt fuels VCU hoops hopes for new season
If an experienced backcourt is the key to success, VCU’s Rams have reason for optimism.
Basketball Hall of Famer dies at 84
Chet Walker, a key component on one of the most illustrious teams in NBA history with the 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers, died Saturday, June 8, 2024. He was 84.
