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9-year-old sprinters climb the ranks

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:45:36 GMT

Youth sprinters Kelvin Fonville and Daylen Everette are not only best friends, they are also two of the top up and coming runners in Hampton Roads. Sportswrap's Nathan Epstein has the story from Norfolk.

Allen Iverson accused of abduction

Nathan Epstein — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:24:50 GMT

Allen Iverson could face legal trouble very soon.

15-year old ready for national meet

Nathan Epstein — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:51:32 GMT

Jonathon Lamagda opened a few eyes when the cross country coach at Cox High School gave him his first shot.

State champs celebrate one last time

Nathan Epstein — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:22:16 GMT

There's nothing better than for a coach to tell his team, "We accomplished our goal" after the last game of the season. That's exactly what Kirk Clayton told his Great Bridge High School softball team on Tuesday evening.

Meet Taylor Lane of Great Bridge

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:33:21 GMT

Big, strong and fast, Great Bridge rising senior has all the tools to succeed in college baseball.

Meet crossfit stud Ben Smith

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31:13 GMT

Ben Smith has become a regular at the CrossFit Games.

Former Hokie ready for big league ball

Nathan Epstein — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:21:32 GMT

Chad Pinder paid his dues at Poquoson High School when he lead the Islanders to state titles in 2009 and 2010, and later at Virginia Tech.

Hockey: A sport for everyone

Chris Reckling — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:56:30 GMT

While the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, the Virginia Beach Hockey Club is busy introducing hockey to Hampton Roads.

Wildcats close in on historic wins

Nathan Epstein — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:29:32 GMT

On Tuesday night, the Great Bridge High School baseball and softball teams punched their tickets to the state tournament semi-finals. Not since 2005 has a school managed to send two teams to the semis.

State tournament starts with a bang

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:18:42 GMT

Tuesday's opening round of the state tournament for baseball and soccer featured one game that ended after four overtimes, another after a penalty shootout, and a couple of upsets.

Warhill baseball makes history

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:18:39 GMT

Needless to say, practice for the Warhill High School baseball team has been pretty fun over the past week. The Lions, with a record of 20-4, are the first boys team in school history to make it to a state tournament.

Manager "sun-bathes" on Tides' infield

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:44:08 GMT

Buffalo Manager Marty Brown tried some shouting, tried pointing toward the play that was at second, and eventually was tossed from the game. Problem was he wasn't ready to leave.

Walk raises thousands for scholarships

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:42:30 GMT

Eight months of planning and a life-long dream culminated in one afternoon for Rob Hill Sr. With a crowd of over 1,000 cheering behind him, Hill cut the ribbon and commenced his first ever "Thousand Kings Walk."

Tides lose to Buffalo 6-3

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 05:45:23 GMT

With Larry Thomas, Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" on hand at Harbor Park, the Tides lost to the Buffalo Bisons 6-3 on Friday night.

Virginia coach says QB Sims ineligible

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:27:29 GMT

Virginia coach Mike London says quarterback Phillip Sims is ineligible to play and will leave the university after completing his current summer school session.

Kellam rallies to win region title

Fri, 31 May 2013 03:16:41 GMT

Trailing 7-0 after the first inning, Kellam completed a comeback for the ages, rallying past Great Bridge 13-9 to win its second consecutive Eastern Region title.

Eastern region finals now set

Thu, 30 May 2013 04:58:16 GMT

For one sport, it's the matchup a lot have been looking forward to since the postseason began. For another, a team's historic season came crashing to an end.

Locals eye spot on Team USA

Thu, 30 May 2013 04:33:37 GMT

Only 24 players will dawn the red, white and blue, and play for Team USA. Three players from Hampton Roads hope to be one of the lucky few come next season.

NFL star visits elementary schools

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:45:36 GMT

James Anderson towers over the kids he visited on Tuesday, and the former Deep Creek High School and now NFL star hoped to send a message that resounds loud and clear.

Tides end losing streak

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:17:19 GMT

The Tides gave up one more run in the top half of the ninth inning to make the home crowd wonder, but eventually closed the deal for a 10-8 win.

Quarters kick off in eastern region

Wed, 29 May 2013 05:05:25 GMT

While the baseball teams gear up for the eastern region semi finals, the soccer teams kicked off the quarterfinals.

Eastern Regional tournament begins

Tue, 28 May 2013 04:53:42 GMT

'The Bud' hosted four games throughout the day.

NFL stars show up at cookout

Sun, 26 May 2013 04:26:48 GMT

It almost seemed like a Virginia Tech reunion at times, considering Kam Chancellor, Tyrod Taylor and David Wilson (to name a few) all showed up at the same place.

Bruce Rader hosts annual golf tourney

Fri, 24 May 2013 04:18:38 GMT

Sportswrap's Brian Parsons has coverage of the 17th annual Bruce Rader-St. Jude golf classic.

Bruce Rader St. Jude Golf Tournament

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:14:04 GMT

The 17th Annual Bruce Rader-St. Jude Golf Tournament was held May 23 at Honey Bee Golf Club. Andy Fox shares one family's personal story.

Skins 'field of dreams' on time

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:02:24 GMT

Complete with hard hats, City of Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones and Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen guided the collective media on a tour of the new Redskins training facility Monday evening.

Orioles recall Tides third baseman

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:31:14 GMT

The Orioles today announced that they have recalled third baseman Danny Valencia from Norfolk.

NBA player back home

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:36:29 GMT

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott, a former star for the University of Virginia, spent some time back home on Saturday evening.

Ishikawa helps lead Tides surge

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:22:31 GMT

Tides First baseman Travis Ishikawa is one of the reasons Norfolk has the best record in the International League. Sportswrap's Nathan Epstein has the story from Harbor Park.

Japanese media swarms O's pitcher Wada

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:48:57 GMT

Japanese pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada had a rehab start for the Norfolk Tides, and following him was a contingent of media of from Japan. Chris Reckling has the story from Harbor Park.