Black athletes top contenders for O’Brien Trophy
For the longest time, Black quarterbacks in major college football were a rarity. That’s no longer the case.
Curtain falls on VUU’s championship season
Much of what had gone so right for Virginia Union University all football season went so wrong in the end.
Fourth-seed VUU takes on Kutztown University
Virginia Union University’s 10th football victory was much like its first nine. The Panthers flexed their muscles and showed total domination. Moving on to this Saturday, an 11th win might be harder to dig their claws into.
City of Angels’ Black MBL bosses
There are just two Black Major League Baseball managers, and both have Los Angeles teams to oversee.
Jennings is newest ‘Richmond Ram’
VCU began building a basketball program in the late 1960s while relying heavily on talent within Richmond’s city limits. The Rams are hopeful their most recent scholarship signee, Brandon Jennings, will in time stamp his name onto the local heroes list.
Former Phoenix Suns player Walter Davis dies
Walter Davis, among the greatest players in the University of North Carolina and Phoenix Suns history, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, of natural causes in Charlotte. He was 69.
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.
City high schools to host quarterfinal regionals
This has been a banner season for Richmond City high school football, and the best could be yet to come. Local fans won’t have to travel far to see some playoff action.
After southern losses, VUU seeks northern victories
Following a difficult trip to the Deep South, the Virginia Union University basketball team is now pointing north.
VUU upsets VSU before crowd of 15,000
Panthers, Broncos set for CIAA rematch
Virginia Union University is on its way to scratching more than a two-decade old football itch.
Battle for I-95 comes to VUU on Saturday
And now, ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for the main event. Nine weeks of preliminaries have passed. Saturday at 1 p.m., Virginia Union will play host to Virginia State for the CIAA Northern Division title, a trip to Salem for the CIAA title game, and perhaps a shot at the NCAA Division II playoffs.
VUU has restocked its hoops roster for new season
“Starting over” might be the theme for this season’s Virginia Union University’s basketball Panthers.
Tyreek Williams is VSU’s newest baller
Virginia State basketball Coach Lonnie Blow is looking for new stars and Tyreek Williams has raised his hand to volunteer.
Baseball playoffs lack African-Americans
Players of color have been in abundance on baseball’s bright playoff stage, but only two are African-American. Of 40 primary starters (nonpitchers) in the now-completed American and National League Championship Series, only Tommy Pham of Arizona and Texas’ Marcus Semien are African-American.
Versatile Huguenot quarterback Jason Wright eyes championships
If Huguenot High School football is to rise as a tower of power, Jason Wright deserves to go down as a cornerstone of the project.
Davis’ ‘layaway plan’ pays off
As a Virgina State University freshman last fall, Cameron “Cam” Davis displayed his considerable talents during the week in practice. This season he’s showing his skills on Saturdays, when it really counts.
Trojans veer off track
It will be Senior Day Saturday at Rogers Stadium and the seniors, as well as the underclassmen, figure to have a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m.
VUU has 7 wins and counting
Virginia Union University loves playing at home at friendly Hovey Field. But road trips aren’t bad, either.
Late-bloomer Sidibe kicks it into gear
Virginia Union University enjoys a most resilient offense. Whenever the Panthers prematurely lose one All-CIAA receiver, another pops up. This season Said Sidibe has become a “go to” man, says VUU Coach Alvin Parker.
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.
Brotherly love
TJ’s Stovall plays in slain sibling’s honor
Whenever Dashawn Stovall steps onto a football field, he is fueled by flesh, bone and a full tank of emotion. He carries the pigskin and makes tackles for Thomas Jefferson High School, but also for his slain brother, Davonte, who was murdered in 2019 in a shooting on Selden Street.
Coaching legend Lou Anderson dies at age 87
Louis “Lou” Anderson Jr., who spent most of his adult life coaching football and, more importantly to him, influencing the lives of young men, died Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Mr. Anderson was 87 and had been in an assisted living facility for several years.
After homecoming win, VSU eyes championship prizes
Boldly, VirginiaStateUniversity’s football schedule includes games on Nov. 11 and Nov. 18 that aren’t guaranteed. That would be the CIAA Championship Game Nov. 11 and NCAA Division II Playoffs Nov. 18. And while Trojans fans may want to hold off a bit in making travel plans, those games are looking more and more like a reality.
VUU’s Byers back on fast track
Phew! Virginia Union University football fans can breathe a sigh of relief and wipe their brows. Jada Byers is back in the saddle, meaning the rest of the CIAA may fear being trampled.
Denmark’s Nielsen adds offense power to VUU football
As football coach at Virginia Union University, Alvin Parker estimates he receives “about 300 emails a day.” One email last winter stood out from the others.
Trojans undefeated
VSU plays Bluefield State for homecoming
There’s plenty cause to party this weekend in Ettrick.
VSU’s Frazier unbowed by Bowie homecoming
Coach Henry Frazier III will take his undefeated Virginia State University football team to Bowie State this Saturday for a 2 p.m. kickoff. The veteran coach won’t need a road map or GPS to get there.
Pirates pummel UR 31-14
Spiders face CAA rival North Carolina A&T on Oct. 14
Hampton University has become the second HBCU to make football life difficult for the University of Richmond.
Falcons hope to be ‘primetime’ players
Charles Scott is becoming the Deion Sanders of the East. In a blink, Coach Sanders, aka “Coach Prime,” turned a ragamuffin University of Colorado program into a national talking point with a 3-0 start. Meanwhile, on the high school level, Scott has awakened the long-slumbering Huguenot High Falcons.
VUU: Allen does Byers impersonation
At midseason, it comes as no surprise that a Virginia Union University Panther is leading the CIAA in rushing. The surprise is that it is Curtis Allen and not Jada Byers.
VSU has high hopes with Pope
As the dynamic Dinwiddie High quarterback, K’ymon Pope was all about leading his team into the end zone. Now as the Virginia State University roving safety, he’s all about keeping rival squads out of the end zone.
Rain is a pain for Panthers
On a night when players needed windshield wipers on their face masks, Virginia Union University veered off course and eventually went under.
Trojans big man Bruno super sizes offense
All capital letters and an exclamation point are needed to describe Virginia State University’s offensive left tackle. Bruno Onwuazor is not just big; he’s BIG!
Ronald Acuna’s impressive homers, steals MVP-worthy
Combining power plus speed like few others, Ronald Acuna Jr. has joined one of baseball’s most prestigious fraternities — “The 40-40 Club.” On Sept. 22, the Atlanta Braves leadoff hitting right fielder became just the fifth in history to accumulate at least 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a season.
TJ’s win streak keeps flying by opponents
Vikings v. Justices Friday at Hovey Field
With Rashaud Cherry’s steady hands on the steering wheel, Thomas Jefferson High School has its GPS set on “all the way to the top.” The Vikings have taken off so fast you wonder if they’ve left patches of burned rubber along Richmond’s West End roadways.
Downpour fails to dampen Trojans’ 33-0 victory over Livingstone
Williams plus Williams has added up to four victories and zero defeats for Virginia State University football. Romelo and Jimmyll Williams aren’t siblings but do share a common talent – getting the Trojans into the end zone.
Huguenot High School gymnasium honors Bo Jones Sr.
From now on, every time a basketball fan enters the Huguenot High School gym, they will be reminded of one of the Falcons’ most successful and beloved coaches.
Trojans’ transfer sparks hot start
Romelo Williams is starting to pile up statistics while Virginia State University is piling up victories.
Soccer takes off at VSU
Virginia State University women’s soccer is kicking off a new era in Ettrick ... and even has an early victory and a tie to its credit.
Willard Bailey Classic
Panthers return for first home game of season
Bye bye cramped bus seat. Hello Hovey Field. Finally, the road-weary, yet road-conquering Virginia Union University Panthers will merely have to stroll across Lombardy Street to play a football game. Now 3-0 after three long bus rides, Coach Alvin Parker’s squad will play host to Fayetteville State 6 p.m. Saturday under the Hovey lights. It also will serve as the Willard Bailey Classic, honoring the former (and still avid supporter) who posted a 157-73-6 record in two stints of duty, 1971-1983 and 1995-03.
NCAA rules against VCU’s Joe Bamisile
The VCU basketball team will likely be missing a key ingredient this upcoming season. Joe Bamisile’s waiver for eligibility has been rejected by the NCAA. That means he will not be permitted to suit up for the 2023-24 season.
Richmond Kickers sign Simmonds to USL Academy contract
Nicholas Simmonds isn’t your average 16-year-old athlete. While most soccer players his age would be happy to just make their school team, Simmonds has gone pro with the Richmond Kickers.
Reid’s reach is real in VUU win over Shaw
Panthers beat Bears 26-13
Virginia Union University began this season with a question mark at quarterback. Christian Reid has turned any questions into resounding answers.
Armstrong whomps John Marshall 54-0
Anthony Allen Jr., A.J. Byrd are exciting duo
Life is good these days on Cool Lane in Richmond’s East End.
White brings win to NSU
Norfolk State has its first football win of the season and Joseph White is a crucial reason why.
Bailey’s VSU performance sparkles with speed
Scoring touchdowns is “no problem, mon” for Upton Bailey.
