Cliff Robinson, former NBA star, dies at 53
Cliff Robinson, who played 18 NBA seasons from 1989 to 2007, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Portland, Ore. He was 53.
U.Va. kicks off all-ACC football season against rival Virginia Tech on Sept. 19
This will be an upside-down season for the Virginia Cavaliers.
Washington Nationals’ young players looking to make ‘the chaperones’ proud
A nucleus of the Washington Nationals more resembles a college team than a pro squad.
Jackie Robinson Day commemorated by MLB on Aug. 28
In this unprecedented year of sports, April 15 — better known in Major League Baseball as Jackie Robinson Day — became Aug. 28.
Richmond Kickers to take on Greenville Triumph this Saturday
It’s OK if Richmonders can’t travel to see the world because the local soccer pros have brought the world to Richmond.
Richmond Marathon undergoes big changes with pandemic
Since 1978, the Richmond Marathon has been among the area’s bold-letter activities, with approximately 20,000 participants racing each autumn. The marathon will look much different this fall because of the pandemic.
Adrian Peterson rushing to catch Emmitt Smith in record books
How far the Washington professional football team goes this NFL season could depend on how much Adrian Peterson has left in his tank.
Long way from Cameroon to NBA playoffs for Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is doing his best Kawhi Leonard impression in this year’s NBA playoffs.
Burroughs names VUU softball coach
Virginia Union University has turned to a familiar face to coach the Lady Panthers’ softball team.
Softball home run slugger Johnny Bailey shows them who’s king
Softball slugger extraordinaire Johnny Bailey came to the Rich- mond area with a national reputation, and he didn’t disappoint.
Tennis trailblazer Robert Ryland dies at 100
Robert Ryland, a trailblazing tennis player and coach, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at age 100. He was living in Provinc- etown, Mass., on Cape Cod.
MLB honors 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues
Professional baseball gave a much deserved tip of the cap to the Negro Leagues last Sunday, honoring the league’s 100th anniversary.
Petersburg’s Frank Mason III poised for NBA playoffs with Bucks
If nothing else, Frank Mason III may have made the Milwaukee Bucks’ unofficial “All Bubble” team.
Former NFL player Jason Wright named president of Washington pro football team
The Washington NFL team hired Jason Wright as team president on Monday, making him the first Black person to hold that position in NFL history.
Third generation MLB player keeping tradition going
Baseball is said to be a “daddy’s game” and, not surprisingly, there have been numerous father-son combinations in professional baseball. Grandfather-father-grandson combinations are much more rare.
Terry recruits 4 for Lady Panthers
First-year Virginia Union University Lady Panthers basketball coach Tierra Terry has been busy on the recruiting trail.
VUU golf team recognized for GPA
Virginia Union University golfers are posting low scores on the links and high scores in the classroom.
Cameron Champ’s rising star leads to loyal following, merchandise
Cameron Champ is going places his grandfather, the late Mack Champ, was never given the chance to.
As the '6th Man,'-Lou Willuams plays a key role for Clippers
Lou Williams is the star who doesn’t start.
Mike Gale, who went from CIAA to pro basketball in the early 1970s, dies at 70
Mike Gale, one of the greatest players in CIAA basketball history, died on Friday, July 31.
Tim Anderson goes from the skyhook to leading batting average in AL baseball
Basketball was Tim Anderson’s first passion, but baseball has become his meal ticket.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Tim Locastro is the fastest man in MLB
The fastest runner in baseball is someone fans may not expect.
John Marshall HS basketball team to help with ‘RVA Weekend of Action’
There’s much more to John Marshall High School basketball than winning games.
At 16, Vijay ‘J.J.’ Powell claims first of many golf titles to come
Vijay “J.J.” Powell got his golfing start watch- ing Tiger Woods’ PGA tour videos at home.
John Blake, whose coaching helped Dallas win 2 Super Bowls, dies at 59
John Blake, who made a coaching impact on both the NCAA and NFL levels, died Thursday, July 23, 2020, of a heart attack. He was 59.
Clash of the quinquagenarians: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. to fight
Professional boxing is turning back the clock.
Several Richmond Flying Squirrels have made leap to the majors
The primary objective of a minor league baseball team is to prepare players for the major leagues.
Megan Walker temporarily sidelined with WNBA New York Liberty
The New York Liberty has hit the refresh button.
No fall football for Va. high schools
The Virginia High School League, which governs most public school athletics across the state, has called timeout on all fall sports because of COVID-19.
Tony Taylor, first Black All-Star with the Philadelphia Phlllies, dies at 84
Tony Taylor, the first Black All-Star to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, has died of complications from a stroke. He was 84.
Kamaru Usman defends MMA welterweight title on ‘Fight Island’
Fight fans who admired boxer Floyd Mayweather are likely to have an appreciation for Kamaru Usman.
Baseball picks up new ‘traditions’ under coronavirus
The Major League Baseball season is generally a marathon, with a grinding 162-game regular season schedule. This year, the season will more resemble a sprint, thanks to COVID-19.
The R-word: How the Washington NFL team’s name came to be
George Preston Marshall was a hateful bigot when it came to African-Americans. Yet he seemed to have an affection for Native Americans.
Culture shift’ bringing some top b-ball prospects to HBCUs
HBCU basketball prospects are looking up partly because of what Norfolk State University basketball Coach Robert Jones terms a “culture shift.”
VUU to add All-American and All-State track recruits
Virginia Union University can hardly wait to hear the starting gun for the 2020-2021 track and field and cross-country seasons.
Late VUU Panther William Dillon nominated for College Football Hall of Fame
The late William Dillon, renowned for his exciting interceptions, is poised to pick off another honor.
CIAA football, fall sports latest casualty of COVID-19
CIAA football for 2020 ended before it began.
Makur Maker chooses Howard University
Well-traveled Makur Maker has selected Howard University for his next basketball stop.
L.A. Lakers looking to get back on top after long drought
In recent years, the Los Angeles Lakers have turned from prince to frog and, now, back to prince.
American players hold spotlight in Korean baseball
You’d never guess who’s tearing up the Korean Baseball Organization, or KBO.
Richard Bland College suspends sports for 2020-21
Richard Bland College athletics are down, but not out.
Claudell Washington, former MLB All-Star, succumbs at 65
Claudell Washington, who was among the youngest players to become an All-Star in Major League Baseball history, has died.
African-American baseball standouts snapped up in MLB draft
Who will be the Major League Baseball’s nextAfrican- American All-Star?
Price and Betts boost L.A. Dodgers’ World Series dreams
Since the Los Angeles Dodgers’ last World Series championship in 1988, 17 different franchises have won baseball’s top prize. To help snap the drought in Tinseltown, the Dodgers have beefed up its roster with a pair of likely future Hall of Famers.
NBA’s Vince Carter ends record 22-season pro career
Vince Carter, among the most dynamic and durable players in NBA history, has announced his retirement.
‘Tip Your Cap’ in honor of 100th anniversary of baseball’s Negro Leagues
A monthlong “Tip Your Cap” campaign hon- oring the formation 100 years ago of baseball’s Negro Leagues got underway June 29.
Longtime coach Marvin Bridges succumbs at 65
Marvin Bridges, a longtime football and basketball coach in Richmond on the youth and high school levels, died Monday, June 8, 2020. He was 65.
Few African-American golfers on PGA tour
When Tiger Woods burst onto the PGA scene in 1997, many expected a deluge of African-American golfers to follow.
