VCU Women Open Season with 67-43 Win
Chelsea Banbury earns her first win as VCU head coach in the 2026-27 season opener against Central Connecticut State.
Richmond Sports News
Coverage of sports in Richmond focuses on championship results, record-breaking athletic performances and the business of leagues. This page reports on the events that define the local athletic landscape.
Basketball
Richmond Routs UNC Asheville 100-77 in Opener
Richmond opened its season with a 100-77 win over UNC Asheville on Monday, November 2, 2026.
Baseball
Live Poll
Should universities grant long-term contract extensions to coaches following a single successful season?
VCU Extends Baseball Coach Sean Thompson Through 2031
The Rams head coach receives a three-season contract extension following a successful 2026 campaign.
Hockey
VCU Falls to Richmond 4-1 in Finale
The Rams dropped their third straight match, finishing the regular season at 8-9.
Soccer
VCU Coach Dave Giffard Retires From College Coaching
Giffard, who led the Rams for 17 seasons, will step away after a 2-10-3 campaign and a national search for his replacement begins.
Football
Virginia Union Dominates Shaw 49-6
The Panthers remain undefeated in conference play following a commanding victory against the Bears.
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Coverage takes in professional and collegiate games, athlete career milestones, front office management changes and the role of stadiums in the region. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. Athletic events here often drive significant weekend traffic and shift the focus of local business activity. The ongoing development and financing of venues remain a central point of interest that links municipal governance to public entertainment.