Howard University golf is back on the map and Gregory Odom Jr. is making the most of the opportunity.

Surprise! Surprise! Jaret Patterson is that shiny package you never expected.

José Abreu wears jersey No. 79 — a number more common to football than baseball—for a reason.

It has been a century since Frederick “Duke” Slater played football for the University of Iowa, but his alma mater hasn’t forgotten him.

The clouds have cleared and the sun is shining, finally, for Logan Thomas.

Virginia’s colleges and universities boast a rich history in producing NBA first round draft choices.

A short trip South and a longer journey to New England are featured on Virginia Union University’s November basketball slate.

Keyshawn Davis is showing signs of becoming the next Per- nell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker, which is about the top compliment any young boxer could receive.

Boxing fans have heard the name before: Ali.

Sha’Carri Richardson made a name for herself earlier this summer at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. Now she’ll try and do it again.

Befitting a nation surrounded by the sea, The Bahamas made a big splash— actually two big splashes—at the Tokyo Olympics.

Red, white and blue added up to a treasure chest of gold at the Tokyo Olympics. Let’s meet the “Golden girls.”

The U.S. Olympic team’s gold medal in the men’s 4x400 relay had a strong Virginia and North Carolina A&T State University flavor.

Tyrese Rice didn’t attend Syracuse University, but the New York institution might consider awarding him an honorary degree.

James Rodney “J.R.” Richard was arguably the greatest pitcher of the 1970s and might have been the greatest ever if not for one harrowing event that turned his career, and life, upside down.