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Bruce challenges olympic skier

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:09:49 GMT

The year was 1985, one year after twins Phil and Steve Mahre won gold and silver medals at the winter olympics in Sarajevo.
But could they beat the young sportscaster from Virginia Beach?
Find out as we reach deep down inside the Sportswrap vault.

Michael Vick feature from 1998

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:10:15 GMT

In 1998, Michael Vick was a senior at Warwick high school in Newport News. While Hampton's Ronald Curry was receiving national attention, Vick was somewhat under the radar. In this Sportswrap vault exclusive, Vick chooses Virginia Tech over Syracuse for his college football.

Bruce Rader & the San Diego Chicken

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:07:23 GMT

In 1981, the San Diego Chicken was in his prime, and he paid a visit to old Met Park. Bruce Rader was there and we have the story for you 28 years later only on the Sportswrap vault.

Charity match at Scope in 1995

Chris Reckling — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:41:16 GMT

Chris Reckling stepped into the ring against the champ, Pernell Whitaker.

Bruce Rader Redskins camp 1985

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:35:54 GMT

1985 was somewhat of a transition year for the Redskins. It was Joe Theismann's final training camp as he would suffer a career ending injury later in the season. The Redskins failed to make the playoffs despite finishing the season 10-6. In this vault series exclusive, watch Bruce Rader's training camp reports from 1985.

Bruce Rader Redskins camp 1984

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:13:11 GMT

The Redskins entered their 1984 training camp with a bitter taste in their mouth. Despite going 14-2 in 1983, the Redskins were blown out in the Super Bowl by the Raiders 38-9. In this Vault series exclusive, we bring you Bruce Rader's training camp reports from 1984.

Bruce Rader Redskins camp 1983

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:08:01 GMT

In 1983 the Redskins entered training camp as Super Bowl champions. Joe Gibbs brought a new culture of winning at Redskins Park and in this Vault series exclusive, Bruce Rader talks about a team trying to repeat as champions.

Bruce Rader Redskins camp 1982

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:01:57 GMT

In 1982, hopes were high as the Redskins opened training camp. Joe Gibbs was in his second year on the job and things were coming together at Redskins Park. In this vault series exclusive, Bruce Rader reports on the Redskins during their Super Bowl season.

Bruce Rader at Redskins camp in 1980

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:56:34 GMT

1980 was Bruce Rader's first trip to Redskins training camp. It was also the last one for head coach Jack Pardee who failed to lead the Redskins to the playoffs. In this vault series exclusive, Bruce talks about rookie Art Monk and interviews quarterback Joe Theismann.

Bruce and Don Slater go fishing

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:27:29 GMT

We open the Sportswrap vault for a very interesting story from 1982. Longtime WAVY staples Bruce Rader and Don Slater,along with former anchor Bob Grip and Norfolk attorney Pete Decker went fishing off the Virginia coast in another must see to believe vault series exclusive.

Bruce Rader surfs with Rory Russell

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:09:02 GMT

Two time pipeline masters champion Rory Russell is now considered to have the best credentials of any surfing instructor in the big island of Hawaii.
But 27 years ago a young Russell was winning championships all over the world, when he paid a visit to Virginia Beach and spent some time with a young sportscaster.
We opened the Sportswrap Vault to relive our day with the legend.

1981 UNC-Maryland recap at the ACC

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:09:04 GMT

Lefty Driesell and Dean Smith are the focus of this report from 1981

Maryland vs. UVA recap from 1981

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:13:19 GMT

Maryland eliminated UVA in the 1981 ACC tournament

UVA in the ACC Tourney from 1981

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:36:33 GMT

From the vault, Bruce reports from the ACC tournament

Bruce Rader plays pool

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:09:52 GMT

A woman challenges Bruce Rader to a game of 9-ball. See who wins.

ODU stuns Syracuse in 1979

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:29:17 GMT

Old Dominion shocked Syracuse at the buzzer back in 1979.

1979 feature on Ralph Sampson

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:04:11 GMT

Ralph Sampson was the savior for Virginia basketball. In 1979, Bruce went to Charlottesville to see what the buzz was about.

Bruce Rader rides a bull

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:40:08 GMT

Back in 1978, Bruce Rader rode a bull - and we have the video to prove it.