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NSU sprinter qualifies for Olympic trials
HBCU’s will be represented at the upcoming Olympic Track and Field Trials.
VUU has 4 QB candidates
With four quality athletes to choose from, who will Coach Alvin Parker pick to be Virginia Union University’s starting quarterback?
Like NBA father, like NBA son
‘Brunson Burner’ ignites Knicks
Many fathers and sons have made their way to NBA rosters, including these with area/state ties.
Banner Christian’s Burke travels in the fast lane
Davian Burke specializes in takeoffs and landings and is almost always right on time. He ranks with the state’s top hurdlers even though he attends a high school – Banner Christian in Chesterfield – far removed from local sports’ neon lights.
VUU, VSU left mark on NFL
HBCU grads sidelined at NFL Draft
Nowadays, the NFL seems to have overlooked HBCU athletes. None were selected in the most recent draft and just one was called in the past three years. Current NFL rosters only average about one HBCU player per team.
New coaches join Hampton football
The coaching carousel continues at Hampton University. Trent Boykin has been named interim head football coach at HU, succeeding Robert Prunty.
VSU’s Darrington Player of the Year
Virginia State University softball center fielder Hailey Darrington has been named CIAA Player of the Year.
Washington’s Heisman winner history continues with Daniels
The Washington Commanders are now two deep in Heisman Trophy winners at the quarterback position. With the second selection of the April 25 NFL Draft, the Commanders chose Heisman winner Jayden Daniels out of LSU.
Smith boards Pirates’ ship
Putting together a winning basketball program is like solving a puzzle. With that thought, newly named Hampton University coach Ivan Thomas is adding two new pieces — sophomore transfers Trevor Smith and Etienne Strothers.
U.S. Soccer boasts diverse roster
After some struggles, the United States Women’s National Team is showing signs of returning to its past glory. The team representing the stars and stripes in Paris includes eight women of color, including Trinity Rodman, daughter of former basketball star Dennis Rodman.
French star Alexandre Saar on NBA teams’ radar
Last year it was Frenchman Victor Wembanyama who burst onto the NBA scene. This time it’s Alexandre Saar, a 7-foot-1 native of Bordeaux, who has the pro scouts buzzing.
VSU’s Darrington ignites lineup with precision hitting
Bringing attitude and energy
Hailey Darrington proves an athlete doesn’t have to be a high school star to become one in college. After skipping varsity softball at Manchester High, she’s blossomed into one of the CIAA’s top performers for Virginia State University.
Chicago is feeling Sky high
With the third and seventh picks of the WNBA draft, the skies brightened over Chicago.
Price is right for HBCUs
Morgan Price has made gymnastics history – just like her coach did decades earlier.
Embiid raises Uncle Sam’s hopes
Joel Embiid sports the colors red, white and blue for his NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers. So it’s fitting he’ll wear red, white and blue for the United States for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
VUU Golfers win CIAA tourney
The Virginia Union University golf team has earned the right to point to the sky and shout: “We’re No. 1.”
Robinson Day means so much to many
Jackie Robinson Day honors the courageous and wondrously talented man who broke baseball’s color barrier.
Journette stands out at NSU
Only one college offered Justin Journette a baseball scholarship while he was in high school. As it turned out, that one was enough.
Undefeated, unforgettable
Dawn Staley’s South Carolina dynasty rolls and repeats as NCAA champions
The University of South Carolina women’s basketball ended its season with the same number of losses it started with – zero.
UConn beats Purdue to score 6th NCAA championship
For decades, UCLA represented the gold standard of college basketball. But now, the Bruins have become yesterday’s news. Connecticut has taken their place. The balance of power has shifted from Los Angeles to Storrs, Conn.
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