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Global stage awaits VSU’s Kellee Craig at Botswana tournament

Virginia State University volleyball standout Kellee Craig has been selected as one of 18 student-athletes from eight HBCUs to represent the United States in the second annual Ditsala International Cup in Botswana.

VIA Heritage Association names Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The VIA Heritage Association will honor seven new members in its Hall of Fame Class of 2025, recognizing outstanding athletes and contributors who helped shape Virginia’s African American high school sports during segregation.

WNBA investigating racial slurs by fans made at Angel Reese

The WNBA is investigating racial comments directed toward Angel Reese by fans during the Chicago Sky’s loss to Caitlin Clark and the Fever at Indiana on Saturday, according to a person familiar with the situation.

VCU’s Jazmin Jackson named to Dominican Republic soccer team

VCU junior forward Jazmin Jackson has been called up to the Dominican Republic women’s national soccer team, the Selección Dominicana de Fútbol Femenina, Coach Betzaida Ubri announced this week.

Huguenot linebacker Markel Dabney commits to SMU

Huguenot High School standout Markel Dabney recently committed to Southern Methodist University, becoming the first linebacker pledge in SMU’s 2026 recruiting class under co-defensive coordinator Maurice Crum.

Virginia Union competes in PGA Works Collegiate Championship

The Virginia Union University Golf Team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 2025 PGA Works Collegiate Championship, held May 5-7 at Whistling Straits and Irish courses in Kohler, Wis.

Squirrels fall to SeaWolves after late-inning rally

The Richmond Flying Squirrels surrendered three runs in the ninth inning and fell to the Erie SeaWolves, 7-4, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

CIAA honors top athletes, programs at spring awards reception

Virginia State University and Fayetteville State University led the way in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) 2024-2025 awards, announced during the conference’s Spring General Assembly and end-of-year reception held Tuesday in Richmond.

Buccaneers rookie Shilo Sanders earns early praise at camp

Shilo Sanders walked into his first news conference with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and immediately shook hands with each reporter. Coach Prime’s son knows how to make a first impression on and off the field.

Richmond beats VCU, 6-3, for coach’s 600th career win

The University of Richmond baseball team defeated Virginia Commonwealth University, 6-3, on Saturday at The Diamond, marking Coach Mik Aoki’s 600th career victory across 24 seasons coaching five NCAA Division I programs.

Burrows, Blunt ace All-CIAA Women’s Tennis Team

Virginia State University’s Alexcie Burrows and Suffolk native Nakari Blunt of Bowie State were among the standout student-athletes named to the 2025 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Tennis All-Conference Team.

VSU on par with golf simulator from PGA

Virginia State University has unveiled a new golf simulator donated by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.

Squirrels drop series finale to senators 4-2

The Richmond Flying Squirrels gave up three runs in the first inning and couldn’t recover, falling 4-2 to the Harrisburg Senators on Sunday afternoon at FNB Field.

Reese has rousing return to Baton Rouge

Former LSU star Angel Reese’s homecoming in the Chicago Sky’s WNBA exhibition opener was a smashing success.

Long-hitting golf great Jim Dent dies at 85

Jim Dent grew up in the caddie yards of Augusta, Ga., eventually working at the Masters and honing his game at the municipal course known as “The Patch.”He went on to become one of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters and …