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757 Olympians: LaShawn Merritt blazed a path from Portsmouth to gold in Beijing
The Olympics have begun this week in Paris, and the opening ceremonies are Friday. So we are looking back at some athletes from Hampton Roads who won gold on the world’s biggest stage. Earlier, we profiled Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, Gabby Douglas and Thompson Mann. Visit pilotonline.com or dailypress.com and search 757 Olympians. — LaShawn Merritt was the underdog, but he didn’t look like ...
Swimming advisory lifted for Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Early Thursday morning, health officials lifted the swimming advisory that had been issued in Virginia Beach on Wednesday due to water quality issues. The advisory was for part of the Oceanfront area from 22nd Street to 37th Street, according to the city’s health district.
Local Olympic Athletes: Chesapeake native Quincy Wilson is 2nd youngest on Team USA
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — At just 16 years old, Chesapeake native and track phenom Quincy Wilson is the second youngest member of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Born on January 8, 2008, he’s just a few months older than fellow 16-year-old, gymnast Hezly Rivera. The 5-foot-9...
Chesapeake native Quincy Wilson is just getting started as Team USA’s youngest-ever track athlete
When Quincy Wilson returns to Bullis School in Maryland next month, the 16-year-old will have some unbelievable stories to share with his classmates about his incredible summer. He broke three track and field world records, sat down to dinner with some Baltimore Ravens football players, spoke on the phone with Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis and rubbed elbows with celebrities including ...
Photos: Nick Maton walks it off for Tides in 7th
The Norfolk Tides defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 6-5 after a walk-off home run from Nick Maton at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 24, 2024. ©2024 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Former Churchland High star Kenny Gallop Jr. ‘still hungry’ after breakout season with Howard University
NORFOLK — Before each season, Howard University defensive back Kenny Gallop Jr. puts together a checklist of things that he wants to accomplish. “I always have like a goal list that motivates me,” said Gallop, who starred at Churchland High in Portsmouth. “I have some on my phone when I wake up. I have some in my locker. So it’s always there as motivation.” Last season, Gallop accomplished ...
HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title
Howard University seeks more recognition despite a successful 2023 season, emphasizing its talent and questioning its preseason ranking. The post HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Chesapeake Olympian Grant Holloway has one thing on his mind as he heads to Paris
Brent Mieter, a teacher and track coach at Great Bridge Middle School in Chesapeake, has written letters to students for years. One of those went to Grant Holloway, advising him how to hold the American flag. “I told him to keep the stars on his right,” Nieter said recently. “Grant came up to me and said, ‘Coach, what are you talking about?’ I told him, ‘When they hand you the United States ...
NSU Baseball Golf Tournament Slated for Aug. 30
NORFOLK, Va. | The Norfolk State University baseball program will hold the 15th Annual Marty Miller NSU Baseball Golf Classic on Friday, August 30 at Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth. The tournament is a tradition which supports the student-athletes, coaching staff and administrators of the baseball program. The tournament begins...
Evaluating Norfolk State’s first day of football practice: QB update, new arrivals, returning experience
NORFOLK — Norfolk State essentially started its 2024 football season on Wednesday with the opening of fall practice at Dick Price Stadium. The Spartans are exactly a month away from their season opener against Florida A&M in Atlanta on Aug. 24. While there may have been some rust to kick off during day one, head coach Dawson Odums said the important thing is the early execution was there. ...
Local Olympic Athletes: ODU alum Stephanie Roble competing in sailing
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Old Dominion University alum Stephanie Roble ’11 is competing for the United States in sailing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. It will be Roble’s second Olympics appearance. She is sailing with Maggie Shea in the games in the Skiff – 49erFX. Roble and Shea have been on the professional trail as […]
Brandon Boyce leads as the second round is delayed at Eastern Amateur
Branden Boyce from UNC-Greensboro is 7-under and holds a one-shot lead in the suspended second round of the 67th Eastern Amateur at Elizabeth Manor Country Club in Portsmouth, Va. Boyce was in the second group off, so he finished most of his second round, getting through 15 holes before the...
Spartans Tally Several ITA Academic Awards
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk State men's and women's tennis teams earned several academic awards from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), including All-Academic Team honors for both the men's and women's programs. To be named an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have a team grade point average (GPA) of...
NSU volleyball player shares story, tips for minority mental health awareness month
NORFOLK, Va. — July is minority mental health awareness month, a time to raise awareness for under-represented groups. One Norfolk State University student-athlete shares her story of dealing with depression and how she overcame it. "My freshman year in the spring was the most difficult for me and I...
Tidewater Baseball Shrine to induct three in 2024 Class
NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides today announced that Marty Miller, Christy Mathewson and Marvin Astor “Towny” Townsend are being inducted into the Tidewater Baseball Shrine. The Tidewater Baseball Shrine recognizes players and executives who have significantly contributed to the game of baseball in the Tidewater area. The Tides will induct the three new members between their doubleheader vs. Jacksonville on Friday, July 26th at Harbor Park. Miller is expected to be in attendance, while Townsend’s family will accept his award for him.
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