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NSU to take on Wake Forest Sept. 11

Norfolk State University will need to work on its punting game before venturing to Wake Forest University this Saturday, Sept. 11, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Kickoff is at noon.

Washington Football Team’s ticket to success: ‘The Roadblock’

In searching for a nickname for the Washington Football Team’s vaunted defense, “The Roadblock” seems to fit.

Naomi Osaka announces hiatus after U.S. Open defeat

Retired athletes voiced their support for four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka last Saturday after she said she would take a break from tennis, having lost her enthusiasm for competition.

Basketball star Hansel Emmanuel to play for Tennessee State

Tennessee State University is sold on Hansel Emmanuel Donato Dominguez, even though the high school hoops standout has only one arm.

Field at N.C. stadium named to honor legendary Coach Bill Hayes

Bill Hayes first made his football coaching mark at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C. Now that mark will become permanent.

VUU-Hampton football matchup this weekend has history dating to 1906

Virginia Union University is hopeful its 2021 football opener is a carbon copy of the 2019 lid lifter.

VSU Trojans looking for a winning opener Sept. 4 against Lenoir-Rhyne

Virginia State University has chosen a most challenging opponent to shake off the thick rust and dust and open the football season.

Former NBA star J.R. Smith OKed by NCAA for collegiate golf

J.R. Smith is trading in his sneakers for a pair of golf spikes.

VCU gets the jump and signs Varina High standout Alphonzo Billups

After whiffing at some of the area’s top local hoops prospects in recent years, Virginia Commonwealth University has hit what may be a home run with Alphonzo Billups.

Clyde the Glide’ Austin’s grandson signs with Oakland school

Alii Bledsoe, the 6-foot-5 grandson of Clyde Austin, has accepted a basketball scholarship to Lincoln University of Oakland, Calif.

N.C. Central beats Alcorn State in Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge

HBCUs got a rare crack at primetime, national television coverage on Aug. 28, and North Carolina Central University wasn’t blinded by the lights.

Richmond, are you ready for some football? City high schools kick off Friday

Four Richmond high schools will open their football seasons Friday, Aug. 27, and all four will have new head coaches.

WNBA champions Seattle Storm honored by President Biden

President Biden honored the 2020 WNBA champions Seattle Storm on Monday, celebrating their success on the court and hailing the four-time title holders for changing lives with their activism.

Howard Bison to take on UR Spiders Sept. 4

Howard University can only hope its upcoming football game at the University of Richmond goes better than the previous meeting.

No redemption for Sha’Carri Richardson

Sha’Carri Richardson’s redemption race didn’t go as planned.