Justin Whitner | Staff Writer HamptonPirates.com Hampton University’s softball team jumped out to a 15-5 record during nonconference play. After posting a 24-28 record in 2018, HU posted its best pre-conference start in 12 years. Then Hampton’s inaugural season in the Big South Conference began, and HU got a taste of the challenge ahead of them. Hampton lost three straight to new conference rival Campbell University. In a conversation with Daniella Milloy, an HU senior shortstop/third baseman from Murrieta, California, she discussed the journey in improving, the change to the Big South and the goals for the rest of the … Continue reading HU softball: A conversation with Daniella Milloy

Justin Norris | Staff Writer   Nuccio DiNuzzo | Associated Press After signing LeBron James this past offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers were not expected to miss the playoffs in 2019. They didn’t necessarily have championship aspirations this year, but the Lakers’ postseason drought will likely extend to six consecutive seasons, the longest in franchise history. The arrival of what many believe to be the best player in basketball history was supposed to prevent that. It was a consensus that James’ streak of eight straight NBA Finals appearances was in serious jeopardy when he joined the Lakers, but he had … Continue reading Lackluster Lakers

Nazim Trammell-Wells | Staff Writer Chuck Burton | Associated Press With another year comes another March, and with March comes Madness! The NCAA men’s basketball tournament has begun, and it’s nothing short of a nerve-wreaking great time. The top seeds of this year’s tournament are star-studded Duke, Virginia, UNC and Gonzaga. These teams are expected to go far in the tournament, and anything outside of a Final 4 berth for them will be seen as an upset. The Blue Devils are the No.1 overall seed and must-watch TV. Analysts have the Blue Devils advancing far because of the talent they … Continue reading Magic March