Jerry Lindquist: At Colonial Downs, risk no longer worth reward for 31-year-old rider who suffers major injuries
“I’ve been wanting to quit for years … and this gives me a good reason now.”
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Book excerpt: The year Tuckahoe Little League became globally famous
Richmond author Timothy Thompson has published "Go! Go! Tuckahoe!, History of Tuckahoe Little League & the Magical 1968 Team that Transformed a Community".
Per Thompson: "The book is a singular American success story born amid turmoil, violence and change, and details the vision, characters and go-go attitude
Former Kentucky Derby winner highlights big Colonial Downs weekend slate
The $1 million race is the biggest of the track's summer season.
'A universal language': Richmond Little League hosts Japanese players in baseball exchange program
“I think we all talk baseball. Baseball is kind of a universal language.”
Jerry Lindquist: Ron Atkins didn't intend to be a baseball lifer, but found success at Tucker and UR
Which University of Richmond coach holds the school record for most victories in one sport?
Colonial Downs jockey airlifted to Richmond hospital after being thrown from horse
In a statement, the track said jockey Tyler Conner was conscious.
Richmond's women's football team is competing for a championship Friday
The team has been in existence for a decade, but has never won a title.
