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Cherry Pick’d yields crops of good fighters, people
Cherry Pick’d Boxing & Fitness is where young people go to work up a sweat, release frustrations and get a handle on life.
From ‘Mumbles’ to ‘MVP’
Petersburg basketball icon Moses Malone dies at 60
Moses Eugene Malone, the Petersburg native and basketball icon whose talent took him directly from high school to the pros, died of apparent heart failure while sleeping Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.
NSU going to NCAA ‘Big Dance’ for second consecutive year
Start the music. Norfolk State University’s history at the NCAA Big Dance is relatively short, but most exciting and filled with big-name dance partners.And it’s the same snappy beat this year.
Weathering the storm
Lady Tomahawk’s promising start fizzles in weekend downpour
The RVA Lady Tomahawks were rolling along and enjoying a football season of mostly sunshine and blue skies. And then the storm hit, literally and figuratively.
Journette stands out at NSU
Only one college offered Justin Journette a baseball scholarship while he was in high school. As it turned out, that one was enough.
VUU returns from CIAA in trail of tears
Virginia Union University rode a wave of well-earned optimism to the CIAA Basketball Tournament in Charlotte, N.C. Its return to Richmond was amid a trail of tears.
VSU rolls over J.C. Smith; ready for Shaw on Saturday
The spotlight will be on the quarterbacks this Saturday, Oct. 5, at Virginia State University. Both Cordelral Cook of the host VSU Trojans and Torrin Campbell of visiting Shaw University are building All-CIAA credentials.
Elite African runners missing from this year’s Richmond Marathon
For those thumbing through the Richmond Marathon pre-race information, there was this snippet: “No prize money will be awarded in 2021.”
Panthers cruising into homecoming
What more could you ask for? Virginia Union University has the wind at its back, a full head of steam and arguably the nation’s top running back heading into homecoming weekend.
VSU’s Darrington ignites lineup with precision hitting
Bringing attitude and energy
Hailey Darrington proves an athlete doesn’t have to be a high school star to become one in college. After skipping varsity softball at Manchester High, she’s blossomed into one of the CIAA’s top performers for Virginia State University.
Teams, cities ramping up for NBA lottery
The fun-loving folks on Bourbon Street in New Orleans have one more reason to party.
VSU to meet CIAA champ Bowie State in Saturday's homecoming
Virginia State University has won five straight games with a relatively soft schedule. On Saturday, Oct. 19, easy street ends.
Huguenot senior hurdles to state champion
Huguenot High School senior Shaunté Harris has a passion for fashion. But if there’s one thing she relishes more than a sporty, chic look, it’s running the high hurdles — an event famous for its thrills — and also its spills. Therefore, don’t be surprised to see Harris wearing distressed denims to school, rather than a trendy shirtdress. “My legs aren’t the nicest,” she says with a wide smile. “I’ve taken plenty of spills, lots of hard falls. My legs have cuts and scratches. It kind of never stops.”
VUU Panthers hoping to reclaim glory, titles this season
Virginia Union University has had lots to brag about during it’s more than a century of football. The only problem is it has been a while — some contend way too long — since the Panthers have been able to stick out their chests and boast to other CIAA teams.
Hampton picks Prunty to lead Pirates
Hampton University will be moving into a new conference, the Big South, with a new football coach, Robert Prunty. “I’m up for the challenge,” Coach Prunty said during a introductory news conference Dec. 9 at the HU Student Center. “I didn’t come here to lose, make no mistake about that,” he said. “You’ve got a winner now.”
Coach Penny Hardaway poised to return Memphis to its glory days
Penny Hardaway may the best thing to hit Memphis since Elvis. Quicker than you can say “It’s Now or Never,” Hardaway appears on the verge of returning his alma mater, the University of Memphis, to past glory.
Record-breaking weightlifter Baron Dixon defies stereotypes as a vegan
Baron Dixon fits the image of a weight-lifting champion with arms like tree trunks, legs thick as courthouse pillars and boulder shoulders.
Iconic West End gym courts Christo Rey’s hoop dreams
One of the area’s oldest and most historic gymnasiums has a new tenant that’s excited about branding a reputation of its own.
Four games, four players net VCU wins
VCU’s sophomores are a class with a lot of class, and upside as well.
TJ’s King has ‘designs’ on success
There are two different sides to Isaiah King. On the football field, he is the consummate middle linebacker — wide-shouldered, locomotive strong and ready to rumble. Off the fields, King is an aspiring fashion designer.
