The biggest names in women’s golf have convened at Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg for the Pure Silk Championship this week. One of those last names is iconic in the sport, as a golfer looks to create her own legacy alongside a legendary family member.
Goochland native Justin Verlander has two career no-hitters to his name. Tuesday night found him nearly tallying a third, as his Astros battled the Chicago White Sox.
Hanover has claimed the last two state crowns and, after winning the Region 4B championship, is now closing in on a third consecutive title. The Hawks are currently riding a 61-match winning streak that dates back to the beginning of the 2017 season.
War of Will bounced back from a bumpy ride in the Kentucky Derby to win the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, holding off a field that included a riderless horse that threw his jockey out of the gate and still finished the race
The Special Olympics of Virginia are just three weeks away, as athletes from all across the commonwealth will visit Richmond to compete and support each other.
For the last four years, the Richmond Black Widows have given women the chance to take the football field. It’s not two-hand touch, it’s not flag football, rather the River City’s first and only full contact football team.
74 golfers from nine countries opened competition at the United State Disabled Golf Association Open Championships on Wednesday at Independence Golf Club, and while all of them will be competing, all were winners before even arriving at the event.
John Beilein has been successful coaching at every level, from high school junior varsity all the way up to Power 5 Division I. Now he’ll take his shot at the one level he has yet to attempt, as he'll become the next head coach of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers.
If you attend a Highland Springs football or basketball game, you’ll no doubt notice the cheerleaders on the sidelines or on the baseline, rallying support for the Springers. While the aforementioned programs at the high school have experienced success, the Highland Springs cheerleaders have made a
The South Carolina Senate has agreed to provide $120 million in tax breaks to the Carolina Panthers to move their practice fields and team headquarters out of North Carolina
The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced details of Eastern League All-Star Week events on Tuesday, highlighting special guests for the Celebrity Home Run Derby, musical performers for all four days of the festivities and other special events.
Jay Woolfolk tripled and scored in the 10th inning, breaking a tie and giving Benedictine a 4-3 extra inning triumph over Hanover in a battle of two of the area’s top baseball teams on Monday night.
Six Richmond-area high school golfers were among 31 students honored during the 2019 edition of VSGA Day on Monday morning. The Virginia State Golf Association annually hands out scholarship awards to a select group of student-athletes. Criteria includes having an interest in golf, high academic ach
The second annual United States Disabled Golf Association Open Championships are less than two weeks away and will tee off at Independence Golf Club on May 14.
Tate Gallagher fired home the eventual game-winning goal from long range with 3:20 remaining, giving Richmond a 7-6 win over Air Force in the Southern Conference semifinals on Thursday night.
This coming Saturday and Sunday will be a big weekend in the Richmond area BMX biking circle, as some of the top talent in the commonwealth and the east coast visit the River City to compete.
No race is tougher to ferret out than the Kentucky Derby, which at times can seem as perplexing 30 minutes before post time as it is 30 days or three months out.
The Lady Bears, who beat Notre Dame 82-81 earlier this month, were served fast food from Wendy's, McDonald's and Burger King in the State Dining Room — the same spread that other sports teams were served during their visits to the Trump White House.
The Oakland Raiders selected Ferrell with the No. 4 overall pick in Thursday night’s NFL Draft, taking the defensive end inside the first hour of the event. He's the highest selected Richmond area player in the draft since 1965.
VCU's Mike Rhoades and Chris Mooney of Richmond were at the Science Museum of Virginia on Thursday, squaring off in the kitchen for the 7th annual Coaches’ Cook-Off. Proceeds benefit Positive Vibe Cafe in Richmond, which trains and employs people with disabilities.
Tucked away in Hanover County is Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy. This venue is home to some of the best gymnasts in the Richmond area. Trained by former Romanian National Team member Viorel Popescu, some of these athletes are about to showcase their skills on the national stage.
David Parkinson used to attend Richmond Braves games at the Diamond as a kid and ran around the bases as a little leaguer. This week the former Mills Godwin star returned to the stadium, this time as a professional.
If you’ve been to a Flying Squirrels game, you’ve no doubt seen the team’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Todd Parnell. Affectionately known as Parney, he’s become the face of a franchise that aims to impact the citizens of Richmond both on and off the field.
Not long after he could walk, Greg Dortch’s NFL dream grew legs as well. Now the Highland Springs product finds himself just days away from discovering if that dream will become a reality through the NFL Draft.
After our story aired, word got around to the real Steph Curry and his management flew the 7-year-old and his family out to California last week for an all expenses paid trip to a warriors home game.
Virginia stars De’Andre Hunter and Ty Jerome announced on Monday that they will declare for the NBA Draft, foregoing their remaining years of eligibility with the Cavaliers.
Will Wade has been reinstated as head coach for LSU’s basketball team after being suspended indefinitely for declining to meet with school officials regarding his involvement in an FBI investigation.
Tony Bennett and his team were honored during a celebration at Scott Stadium that drew approximately 21,000 members of Wahoo Nation. Fans had the chance to pick up some national championship apparel and get a look at the Cavaliers, along with the national championship trophy.
With a record 21 seasons with the same franchise, Dirk Nowitzki, who led the Mavericks to their only championship in 2011, is the NBA's highest-scoring foreign-born player.
Thanks to race cars that have been adapted, amputee and paralyzed veterans can get on the track, learn and train for the next Paralympic Sport Adaptive Motorsports.
University of Virginia fans showed up in droves to celebrate the team winning the NCAA National Championship title as soon as they stepped foot off of the bus, some players even stuck around to sign autographs.
Johnson didn't tell owner Jeanie Buss or general manager Rob Pelinka before he stepped in front of reporters about 90 minutes before the final game of the season.
When talking to the media after Saturday’s win over Auburn, Kyle Guy said the loss to UMBC last season was one of the biggest moments of his life and led to Saturday’s special moment.
DeAndre Hunter hit two critical threes with the Cavaliers on their heels late, one in regulation and one again in overtime, and his 27 points led the team.
Lubbock police returned to normal operations a few hours after Tech’s loss to Virginia in the NCAA championship, as fans somberly returned from bars, restaurants and watch parties.
Bennett shared the inner thought from that August trip with his team prior to the Elite Eight win, drawing from a team bonding experience that everybody enjoyed.
