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ACLU of Virginia files Title IX lawsuit against Hanover School Board on behalf of transgender athlete after sports ban
The ACLU of Virginia has filed a Title IX lawsuit against the Hanover County School Board on behalf of a transgender athlete who was allegedly banned from playing on a sports team.
Skeet Reese Claims First Bass Pro Tour Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour General Tire Stage Six at James River
RICHMOND, Va. (June 30, 2024) – On his 55th birthday, Skeet Reese of Auburn, California, received one of the best presents of his life. The newly-announced Bass Fishing Hall of Famer added his first Bass Pro Tour trophy to his long list of accolades at the Major League Fishing (MLF) General Tire Stage Six Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts on the James River, plus the $100,000 top prize that came with it.
Girls Academy U14-U17 Quarterfinals matchups decided ahead of 2024 GA Finals
The matchups have been revealed for the 2024 Girls Academy Quarterfinals, which will take place at the GA Finals in Richmond, VA. (Event Homepage) From July 11-14, the GA will decide its U14-U17 national champions for the 2023-24 season at River City Sportsplex in Richmond, VA. The U13 and U19...
PGA Junior League Golf in Richmond Virginia
Introducing Young Golfers to the Game: PGA Junior League. Golf, often seen as a sport reserved for the elite or the older generation, is undergoing a significant transformation, thanks to initiatives like the PGA Junior League. This program is designed to introduce young golfers to the sport in a fun, engaging, and team-oriented environment. Let's delve into what makes the PGA Junior League an excellent platform for budding golfers and create a new generation that love the game of golf.
Players to Watch: ECNL Girls Regional League 2024 National Finals
The ECNL Girls Regional League will wrap up their 2023-24 season with the ECNL RL National Finals (Event Homepage). The event will take place July 11-14 at Striker Park in Richmond, Virginia. Ahead of the postseason action, here are some players to know from this year’s event. Players are listed...
Young Richmond athlete with spina bifida honored with ESPN youth leadership award
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A young Richmond athlete with spina bifida is an honoree for a 2024 ESPN Sports Humanitarian Award meant to celebrate youth leadership in sports. Hannah Smith was born with spina bifida, a condition where a child’s spinal cord does not develop properly. She has been in a wheelchair her entire life — but she certainly hasn’t let that stop her from making waves in the sports industry.
Preview: Kickers Host Henny Derby in Late Wednesday Match
Last Result: PK Win in Jaegermeister Cup at Charlotte Independence 2 (4), Richmond Kickers 2 (5) Up Next: Home vs Lionsbridge, Wednesday, June 26th 7:00 PM – Friendly. Henny Derby – The Henny Derby, a celebration of black culture and one of the country’s most slept on rivalries is the annual series of matches between the Richmond Kickers and Forward Madison. The Derby was created by Featherstone Flamingos member Kyle Carr and River City Red Army member Elliot Barr. The contest achieved national attention this week with a pair of interviews on CBS Goalazo. Currently Forward Madison hold the cup.
UVA Goalkeeper Safradin Called for Duty with Croatian National Team
MIDLOTHIAN, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As the Men’s European Soccer Championship nears its end, the Women’s tournament, coming next year, is wrapping up its qualifying matches, and UVA sophomore goalkeeper Victoria Safradin has been called to take part in her native Croatia’s bid to qualify for the tournament.
NCAA Rewind: Richmond Clobbered Non-Tournament Teams
Before USA Lacrosse Magazine looks ahead to what’s to come in 2025 — look out for our NCAA Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings later this summer — our team of staff and contributors decided it was worth taking a last look at the 2024 college lacrosse season. To...
Players to Watch: Girls Academy 2024 National Finals
(Pictured Above: Class of 2026 Tophat 08 Gold standout Sydney Snow) The Girls Academy National Finals kickoff July 11 with teams from across the league competing to win top honors and cap off their 2023-24 season with a National Championship. From July 11-14, the GA’s best U14-U17 teams from across...
Squirrels drop series finale to Patriots
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell to the Somerset Patriots, 13-3, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels (35-40, 1-5) lost five-of-six to the Patriots (37-38, 5-1) to open the Eastern League’s second half. The Patriots took a 1-0 lead in the top of...
Baysox comeback falls short in series opener vs Richmond
BOWIE, MD. — The Bowie Baysox, the Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, could not complete their ninth-inning comeback against the Richmond Flying Squirrels, the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, in a 4-2 loss at Prince George’s Stadium on Monday night. Trailing 4-0 in the ninth...
USL Jägermeister Cup Team of the Round - Round 5
TAMPA, Fla. – USL League One today announced the Team of the Round for Round 5 of the 2024 USL Jägermeister Cup with Richmond Kickers forward Nil Vinyals named Player of the Round presented by Konami eFootball with his fifth career brace. In the 20th all-time meeting between...
Photos & Game Summary: Ivy Fall in Last Match of the Season
Richmond Ivy (6-5-1, 19 pts) fell 2-4 in their regular-season finale to Mid-Atlantic Division-leading Lancaster Inferno FC (11-9-1, 28 pts), Friday night, at City Stadium. On Fan Appreciation Night, the Ivy hosted 5,841 supporters which marked their second-highest attendance of the season behind the 6,000 capacity sellout in the home opener. In their first season, the Ivy hosted 28,866 total fans at City Stadium and averaged 4,811 fans per match.
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