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Wednesday's local baseball roundup: Gausman hammered in Triple-A debut as Indy sweeps pair from Tides

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:40:00 GMT

Flying Squirrels end skid at seven with eight-inning win, then lose to Binghamton in Game 2

International League:

Colonial Turf Cup will feature return of track favorite Air Support

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:12:00 GMT

When Air Support returns to Colonial Downs this week, he'll be back on a turf surface where he has helped lined the pockets of his owner Stuart Janney and trainer Shug McGaughey.

Gray Gaulding returns to Langley as a 'man' looking for K&N victory

By Marty O'Brien, mobrien@dailypress.com | 757-247-4963 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:54:00 GMT

HAMPTON — Gray Gaulding measured all of 4 feet, 5 inches in April 2010, the first time he raced to Victory Lane at Langley Speedway. He stood plenty tall, though, as he explained repeatedly bumping a rival before passing him for first in their class in a Legends national qualifying race.

After a year of learning, Alecia Bell ready for bigger role with Delaware

By Dave Johnson , djohnson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4649 — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:43:00 GMT

From the start, Alecia Bell knew there would be dues to pay. Six of Delaware's top seven players coming into the season were seniors. That included, of course, megastar Elena Delle Donne, who would lead the Blue Hens to the regional semifinals.

Tuesday's local baseball roundup: Pilots drop to .500 as four-game win streak ends with loss at Wilson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:02:00 GMT

Tides, Flying Squirrels rained out, prompting Wednesday doubleheaders

Coastal Plain League:

Tuesday's local roundup: AHL's Hershey Bears hire former Admirals coach Haviland

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:03:00 GMT

Haviland will guide Washington Capitals' top affiliate

Hockey:

VCU's Tao Li wins table tennis title in NN's Joola Open | Community news

By Ed Richards, erichards@dailypress.com | 757-247-4645 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:39:57 GMT

Tao Li , the 24th-ranked female in the country, looked well on her way to a quick sweep in the best four-out-of-seven table tennis title match at the Joola Open on Saturday at the Denbigh Community Center.

New Kent pro to play in PGA Pro National Championship

By Dave Johnson , djohnson@dailypress.com | 757-247-4649 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:39:00 GMT

Like any youngster should, Josh Speight set the highest of goals. Golf was his passion, and it served him well at Gloucester High and Methodist University. So after graduating college, Speight wanted to play on the PGA Tour.

Virginia Tech's Erick Green getting a taste of NBA life in workouts

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:21:00 GMT

For a little more than two weeks, Erick Green has been on a whirlwind, red-eye tour of NBA cities, where he's had to deal with pressure and challenges unlike any others he's faced.

Virginia Sports Hall of Fame adds summer programs for kids

By JR Riddick, jriddick@dailypress.com | 757-247-7422 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:15:21 GMT

PORTSMOUTH — The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is expanding its summer programs for children that aim to connect hall of famers of the future with those of the past.

Allen Iverson, accused of abducting his kids, says he committed no foul

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:38:00 GMT

Allen Iverson says there was no steal.

Keith Hornsby to transfer to LSU

By John Harvey — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:15:00 GMT

He must sit out next year, but will have two years of eligibility left

WILLIAMSBURG -- Keith Hornsby has always dreamed of playing college basketball at the highest level.

K&N Pro Series East race at Langley Speedway features NASCAR future stars

By Marty O'Brien, mobrien@dailypress.com | 757-247-4963 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:56:00 GMT

HAMPTON — The era when Richard Petty, Bobby Allison and David Pearson dueled at Langley Speedway is more four decades in the past. These days, the 4/10-of-a-mile track specializes in featuring stars of the future, and never more than during the annual K&N Pro Series East stop.

Mia Hamm, U.S. women's soccer teammates stop by Ft. Eustis

By JR Riddick, jriddick@dailypress.com | 757-247-4722 — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:49:00 GMT

Mia Hamm headlined a group of three former members of the women's national soccer team who came to Ft. Eustis to sign autographs and meet with military families on Sunday.

ACC All Access: Hokies pick up 2014 QB commitment from Andrew Ford

By Norm Wood — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:58:00 GMT

After missing out Friday on arguably its three biggest quarterback targets for the class of 2014, Virginia Tech bounced back two days later to finally nail down its quarterback pledge.

Nick Smith earns first two Late Model wins of 2013 at Langley Speedway

By Marty O'Brien, mobrien@dailypress.com | 757-247-4963 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:25:00 GMT

HAMPTON – Nick Smith couldn't lose in a Legends car a year ago, when he became perhaps the only Langley Speedway driver ever to sweep every checkered flag en route to a division title. It took a lot longer for Smith to get into Victory Lane this season in a Late Model, but he did so in a big way on Saturday, sweeping division twin 75-lappers.

Smith wins both late model features at Langley Speedway

Daily Press — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:37:00 GMT

After several tantalizing near-misses in the season’s first eight races, Nick Smith finally cashed in on Saturday evening, posting his first two victories with a sweep of the late model twin 75s, the headline events of Langley Speedway’s weekly program.

Super Bowl champion Tyrod Taylor returns home for camp

David Teel — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

HAMPTON — Tyrod Taylor received his Super Bowl ring June 7. A week later his mom confiscated the most cherished bling in American team sports.

Saturday's local roundup: Rinoski, Pilots shut out Marlins

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:40:00 GMT

Tides draw 10,000-plus but lose fourth in a row

Baseball:

State AAU track and field stars perform at Todd

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 03:02:00 GMT

Barrow, Spratley among qualifiers for regional

More than 600 athletes and 23 teams were represented Saturday at the USATF Virginia AAU Track Junior Olympics at Todd Stadium.

Track and field: Woodside's Worrell takes second, Hampton's Ray third in national events

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:20:00 GMT

Worrell is runner-up in triple-jump showdown, while Ray places in hurdling race

Woodside High’s Aaron Worrell finished second in the triple jump Saturday night at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals in Greensboro, N.C.

Negrini overcomes disease, finds comfort zone with Peninsula Pilots

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:40:00 GMT

HAMPTON — Just two years ago, Jordan Negrini couldn't help but wonder if he'd ever be the same baseball player he was growing up, when he was one of the rare kids people buzzed about when he stepped on the diamond in his home state of Hawaii.

Friday's local roundup: Jurrjens pitches one-hitter but loses as Bats sweep Tides

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:53:00 GMT

Amazing coincidence involves Louisville Game 2 winning pitcher Galarraga

Baseball:

Despite tragic news of Leffler's death, Langley drivers still eager to compete

By Marty O'Brien, mobrien@dailypress.com | 757-247-4963 — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 03:02:00 GMT

When an auto-racing accident results in a fatality, emotions ripple through the sport at all levels. One that rarely surfaces is fear.

Buckroe Beach to host Life's a Beach Triathlon on Saturday

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:17:57 GMT

Life's a Beach Triathlon — a fun take on a typically grueling event — comes to Buckroe Beach in Hampton on Saturday morning.