Quidditch: Not just for wizards anymore

Debunking the myth of Quidditch as just a fantasy sport
Media should put the spotlight on journalists’ rights

Promoting the rights of journalists abroad
Briefs
UVa replaces weapons policy; Bus driver charged in Dinwiddie crash that killed three; Arrests, convictions rare in Va. college sex assault cases; Police probe possible shots fired near White House; North Anna nuclear reactors coming back online; End of an era: Italy’s Berlusconi resigns
Photo of the day: Final Four banner unfurled
Commonwealth Times Sports staff Commonwealth Times Sports’ Twitter VCU unfurled a Final Four banner last night. Before last March happened, how many people ever thought they’d be able to say that? Note: Click on this thumbnail picture to view the photo in it’s full size.
Smart keeps calm and carries on

VCU didn’t have the best shooting night versus St. Francis Friday, and that’s putting it as kindly as can be.
The hot hand of Troy Daniels lifts VCU over St. Francis (Pa.)

The play wasn’t even designed for Troy Daniels. Looking back, maybe it should’ve been.
Men’s basketball survives scare against St. Francis (Pa.) on opening night

Friday night was the biggest party the Siegel Center has seen since last April as VCU (1-0) snuck past St. Francis (0-1) 63-57 for an opening night victory.
Halftime photos [VCU 36, St. Francis (Pa.) 27]
Chris Conway Photography Editor
11/11/11, 11:11

See what other people are wishing for on 11/11/11 at 11:11.
Weekend Basketball Predictions
Adam Stern, Jim Swing and Quinn Casteel make their basketball predictions for this weekend.