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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.

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.

Tides stay hot, beat Lehigh Valley 8-6

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:53:32 GMT

Norfolk continued its torrid offensive attack with four home runs in an 8-6 victory over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park.

Future Gamecock Hunter Taylor

Fri, 17 May 2013 03:25:22 GMT

Nandua high school catcher Hunter Taylor has been tearing it up his senior season. So much so, that he will be attending college baseball powerhouse South Carolina next year. Sportswrap's Nathan Epstein has the story from the Eastern Shore.

Tides score 9 runs in the 4th inning

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:39:55 GMT

Norfolk sent 13 men to the plate in a nine-run fourth inning, cruising to a 10-1 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Wednesday night at Harbor Park.

Record setting track star Kiara Porter

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:26:21 GMT

Kiara Porter from Yorktown set state records at Tabb high school in the 200m and the 400m. Now a sophomore at VCU, Porter is rewriting the record book at VCU. Sportswrap's Brian Parsons has her story.

Local players help lead NSU baseball

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:24:00 GMT

The MEAC baseball tournament kicked off this morning out at Norfolk State University.

The Spartans advanced to the championship bracket with a 6-5 win over North Carolina Central.

As Chris Reckling reports, the Spartans are getting the job done with a team loaded with players from Hampton Roads.

Tides rally for 12-7 win

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:42:15 GMT

Luis Exposito’s bases loaded double highlighted a seven-run eighth inning as the Tides rallied to knock off the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 12-7 in front of 6,258 fans Tuesday night at Harbor Park.

Kellam's Bishop battles adversity

Wed, 15 May 2013 03:24:15 GMT

Kellam high school pitcher Turner Bishop has bounced back from not one, but two torn ACL's in his knee.

But the resilient Bishop has not let the adversity prevent him from having an opportunity to play college ball. Sportswrap's Chris Reckling has the story.

Oscar Smith track star Michael Cherry

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:39:21 GMT

Meet record-setting track star Michael Cherry, a standout at Oscar Smith high school high school in Chesapeake.

Wilson HS girls soccer undefeated

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:13:37 GMT

The Woodrow Wilson High School girls soccer team is undefeated in the 2013 season. The team is preparing to play rival Maury High School Thursday.

Great Bridge slugger Charlie Cody

Thu, 09 May 2013 03:10:37 GMT

Ryan Zimmerman and Mark Reynolds are two Hampton Roads baseball players who played their college ball at the University of Virginia before making millions in the big leagues.

And as Chris Reckling reports, young Charlie Cody from Great Bridge High School may follow in their foot steps.

Kerr wins at Kingsmill in playoff

Mon, 06 May 2013 04:00:01 GMT

Cristie Kerr watched her short winning par putt fall on the second hole of a playoff against Suzann Pettersen, hugged her caddie, a few players who stayed around to watch and had one more hug she had waited a long time to give. Sportswrap's Brian Parsons has the story.

Eight in a row for the Tides

Sat, 04 May 2013 05:16:47 GMT

Norfolk used a five-run first inning and a strong outing from Jair Jurrjens to cruise past the Syracuse Chiefs 8-2 Friday night at Harbor Park.

Tides win seventh straight

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:59:49 GMT

Jake Arrieta threw seven strong innings and Trayvon Robinson homered twice and drove in three as Norfolk cruised to an 8-2 win over the Syracuse Chiefs Thursday night at Harbor Park.

Behind the scenes at Kingsmill

Fri, 03 May 2013 03:57:44 GMT

One of the reasons LPGA Championship at Kingsmill is so popular is because of how well run it is.

It wouldn't be possible without the large number of volunteers, some of whom actually go back to day's when the men played at Kingsmill.

Chris Reckling has the story from Williamsburg.

Jordan Sergent of Atlantic Shores

Wed, 01 May 2013 03:20:30 GMT

Hampton Roads is loaded with great young baseball talent including Jordan Sergent from Atlantic Shores Christian School.
Sergent is headed to West Virginia University next year, and Chris Reckling has his story.

Tides win sixth straight game

Wed, 01 May 2013 01:11:41 GMT

Norfolk rallied from a 3-2 deficit with five unanswered to knock off the Toledo Mud Hens 7-3 Tuesday afternoon at Harbor Park.

2013 Va. Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:32:01 GMT

Brian Parsons has coverage of the 2013 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Tears of relief for Manuel in NFL draft

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:04:41 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — EJ Manuel told himself he wasn't going to cry.

VB native picked 16th in NFL draft

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:42:24 GMT

After trading down, the Buffalo Bills still landed the player they desired, selecting Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel with the 16th pick in the NFL draft.

Profile: Norfolk State's James Taylor

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:09:36 GMT

Norfolk State University is known for its outstanding Track and Field program, and James Taylor appears to be the Spartans' next big star.

Ocean Lakes grads ready for NFL draft

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:01:00 GMT

Several Hampton Roads athletes are expected to be taken in the NFL draft and three of them are from the same high school.

Admirals come up short of playoffs run

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:31:02 GMT

All good things must come to an end and they did this weekend for the Norfolk Admirals.

No playoffs for the Admirals

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:27:17 GMT

Ryan Spooner completed a hat trick with 21 seconds left in regulation as the Norfolk Admirals (37-34-4-1) fell to the Providence Bruins (50-21-0-5), 4-3, on Sunday afternoon at Dunkin’ Donuts Center.

ODU spring game recap

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:07:24 GMT

Taylor Heinicke completed 23 of 28 passes and a touchdown during the annual ODU Blue-White scrimmage. The team now goes into a hibernation before the next round of practices in August. Sportswrap's Brian Parsons has the story from Norfolk.

Admirals drop critical game at Syracuse

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:31:05 GMT

The Norfolk Admirals (37-32-4-1) fell to the Syracuse Crunch (42-21-6-5), 6-1, on Friday night at Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter.

Redskins 2013 schedule

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:48:53 GMT

Click here to see the Washington Redskins' 2013 schedule.