I recently bought my first bicycle in more than a decade. Like most people, I started my search online, comparing models, reading reviews, and trying to figure out what kind of rider I actually wanted to be. Eventually I visited several local bike shops before...
Most people don't realize that the history of NASCAR is the history of bootlegging and blockade-running during the era of alcohol prohibition in the US, between 1920 and 1933. The outlaw origins of the sport started with drivers in Appalachia, including Virginia. These bootleggers would modify their cars for speed and handling in order to account...
As soccer fans throughout Richmond keep their eyes on their phones and bar TVs so as not to miss a single moment, the knockout stages of the 2018 World Cup Russia are in motion as a final 16 teams will be whittled down to eight by the end of today. This year’s Cup is always more than a game for its beloved fans, but this year it's a shocking turn...
Wrestling pandemonium took center stage Friday night inside Richmond’s HofGarden bar, where titans of the ring contested for glory in one of the coolest fucking spectacles seen in the River City in a long time. Pro-wrestling at the Hof was an up close and personal event; with only a ring and some light barricades to separate fans from the...
This weekend will be a clash of some of Richmond's finest wrestling heroes as they take each other on at The Hof all to benefit a local children's non-profit. The Scott's Addition rooftop bar and venue has partnered with Pure Pro Wrestling and the Richmond wrestling legend himself, The Progressive Liberal to put on a knock down drag out event...
There are certain people who can proudly be labeled a national treasure, and Dan Harnsberger is just such a person. Raised in Richmond (Midlothian), Harnsberger is gaining recognition and hyping up wrestling fans as Appalachian Mountain Wrestling sensation, ‘Progressive Liberal Daniel Richards’. Making his mark as the match 'heel' or villain,...
ROCHESTER, NY – (Sunday, May 21, 2017) – The Richmond Kickers (2-5-3) came away with a 1-1 draw in their first of a three-match road trip at the Rochester Rhinos (2-1-3) Sunday night. Kenardo Forbes opened the scoring in the 32nd minute for the Rhinos. Raul Gonzalez would score both his first goal for Richmond and his first professional goal to...
RICHMOND, Virginia – (Tuesday, May 16, 2017) – The Richmond Kickers open up their quest for the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Wednesday, as they host Christos FC (Md.) in the Second Round of the tournament. This marks the first-ever meeting between the two clubs. The match will be streamed live on RichmondKickers.com and USSoccer.com. Fans who...
In front of a crowd of over 3,900 at City Stadium, the Richmond Kickers (2-4-2) played to a scoreless draw against the Harrisburg City Islanders (2-3-2) Saturday evening, despite a number of scoring chances by the Kickers’ offense throughout the match’s 90 minutes of play. Harrisburg worked early to get on the scoreboard with a pair of chances...
The Richmond Kickers return to City Stadium this Saturday, May 13 to host the Harrisburg City Islanders and Deli Night to celebrate the retirement of one of RVA’s all-time greatest players, Matthew Delicâte. The party starts at 5:30 p.m. with live music by The Folly, RVA food trucks and over 15 craft beers on tap that outline Deli’s prolific...
