Javonte Harding and the Aggies are tearing up the track
Javonte Harding has proven to be the fastest man in the MEAC.
Efton Reid signs with LSU
When Coach Will Wade left as Virginia Commonwealth University’s basketball coach four years ago, he never severed his Richmond recruiting contacts.
Ramos a marquee attraction for Richmond Flying Squirrels
If The Diamond was a movie theater instead of a ballpark, Heliot (pronounced “Elliott”) Ramos would be the likely marquee attraction.
Collegiate’s Krystian Williams is breaking records
Krystian Williams runs and jumps like he has rockets in his sneakers and coils in his knees.
Olympic dream remembered
When the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed because of the pandemic, few understood the athletes’ heartache more than John Christian.
Banks-Rose is latest VSU sprint sensation
Trelee Banks-Rose is the latest sprint sensation at Virginia State University.
Jamin Davis to be key building block for Washington
For years now, a sturdy defense has been under heavy construction by the Washington Football Team. Jamin Davis becomes the latest building block on site.
Quarterbacks snatched up in NFL draft
Quarterbacks were in high demand in this year’s NFL draft.
O out of 259: No HBCU athletes chosen in NFL draft
HBCU athletes went 0-for- 259 picks in the seven-round NFL draft.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum scores 60 points in one game
Jayson Tatum has joined the legendary Larry Bird at the top of one of the Boston Celtics’ all-time lists.
Track and field fundraiser May 8
The West End Striders and East End Lightning are co- hosting a track and field meet Saturday, May 8, at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, 1000 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond Flying Squirrels sell out opening day for 11 years running
The Richmond Flying Squirrels have hung the “Sold Out” sign on The Diamond box office for the 11th straight home opener.
Hopewell’s Tabyus Taylor hoping to go pro as free agent
Tabyus Taylor is going pro.
1st Black player drafted by NFL in 1949
With the 129th pick of the 1949 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears made history by selecting George Taliaferro from Indiana University.
NSU wants new football coach to bring Southern U. magic
Norfolk State University hopes Coach Dawson Odums can do for the Spartans what he did for the Southern University Jaguars.
