The 2010 CIAA Football season kicks off this weekend, and for the first time in 18 years, the Virginia State University Trojans will open the new season at home in the cozy confines of Roger’s Stadium. VSU’s long-time rivalry with Norfolk State evolved into the annual Labor Day Classic in 1992 and became one […]
Taraji Henson is playing from the white tees. In “From the Rough,” the Oscar-nominated “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” actor will take on a role inspired by Dr. Catana Starks, the first female head coach of an NCAA Division 1 men’s team. Gyre Entertainment is producing the sports drama, which begins filming in New Orleans […]
Via: www.newsone.com // INDIANAPOLIS — The ball went sailing while the buzzer went off. Where it landed would be the difference between a shining moment for one team, a tearstained loss for another. Butler forward Gordon Hayward’s halfcourt shot hit backboard, then rim, then barely careened out. Duke beat Butler 61-59 on Monday night. What […]
Via: www.newsone.com // INDIANAPOLIS — Every good Hollywood film needs an underdog and a villain. With Butler and Duke playing each other, Monday’s national title game has all the makings of a blockbuster. Tiny Butler (33-4) is one victory away from finishing off its version of “Hoosiers,” taking down some of college basketball’s biggest names […]
Via: www.wtvr.com Richmond is joining CAA champion Old Dominion in the NCAA tournament, while Virginia Tech was left out of the field of 65. The Spiders (26-8), who lost 56-52 to No. 17 Temple in the Atlantic 10 tournament championship on Sunday, will travel to Providence, R.I. as a No. 7 seed to play St. […]
