Randall Williams | Sports Editor Randall Williams Hampton University on Oct. 30 became the lone historically black college or university and 26th Division I school with a women’s triathlon team. “We see our sport as a good pathway, a fresh new look,” USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris said. “I see USA Triathlon and Hampton University being a gateway to that advancement in the long term.” So just how serious is USA Triathlon about increasing diversity? Its board of directors invested $225,000 into Hampton’s program over a five-year period. USA Triathlon also plans on getting involved in Hampton Roads. “We’re going … Continue reading Hampton becomes first HBCU with women’s triathlon team

Justin Whitner | Staff Writer Richard Shiro | Associated Press When the 2017 college football season ended, there was only one undefeated team left: the University of Central Florida. As of Week 9 in 2018, there are five teams remaining with zero losses on their record: Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, UCF and South Florida. With three undefeated teams losing in Week 8, others are looking forward to the challenge to beat the best college football clubs. Which remaining teams have the best opportunities and biggest challenges to finish undefeated? Alabama: Alabama sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa re-injured his sprained right knee … Continue reading And then there were five undefeated college football teams

Roderick Mclean | Staff Writer Richard W. Rodriguez | Associated Press The United States women’s soccer team defeated Jamaica 6-0 in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Women’s Championship on Oct. 14, qualifying the team for the World Cup next summer in France. The U.S. went on to defeat fifth-ranked Canada 2-0 in the CONCACAF final Oct 17. This will be the United States’ sixth trip to the World Cup. Coach Jill Ellis picked 20 players from a pool of 60 players for the qualifying tournament. The roster will increase to 23 for the World Cup. She will add two other … Continue reading U.S. women’s soccer going to the World Cup again

Nazim Trammell-Wells | Staff Writer Taylor Gravesande It happened in Norfolk, so could it happen in Hampton? Will the Pirates ever pull off a college football victory as big as Old Dominion’s 49-35 upset of No. 13 Virginia Tech? At least one player thinks it could happen soon. “I definitely think we have the weapons and the coaching to beat anybody,” Hampton University tight end Jordan Ray said. “If we show up ready to go in sync, there won’t be a question about it.” There seemingly wasn’t a question Old Dominion would fall to 0-4 when Virginia Tech visited Sept. … Continue reading HU hopes to follow in ODU’s football steps

Justin Whitner | Staff Writer Flickr User Omar Rawlings After five years of setbacks, comebacks and the willpower to keep going, on Sept. 23, Tiger Woods earned his 80th PGA Tour victory at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga. Woods is one of the most decorated golfers of all time, along with being an athlete who changed the entire landscape of the sport. Through many endorsements deals, such as Tiger Woods PGA Tour the video game and Nike, he allowed for the sport’s athletes to be looked at as marketable and much more entertaining. Woods was chosen as the ESPY … Continue reading Tiger Woods’ latest victory and influence