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Watson recovers in second round

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:22:00 -0400

The 59-year-old bogeyed five of his first seven holes after an opening-round 65, but recovered with two birdies around the turn. He's two shots behind the leader, American Steve Marino. British Open scoreboard Watson opens with a 65, one shot behind the leader

Virginia Derby favorite Nicanor scratched

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:40:00 -0400

Turf Cup winner Battle of Hastings now the top contender

Nicanor, the early Virginia Derby favorite and a full brother to 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, was scratched from Saturday's race with an undisclosed physical issue, a Colonial Downs spokesman said Friday morning.

Former Hampton High star Tiffany Davis released from Temple scholarship

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:43:00 -0400

Davis is considering Hampton University, coached by former Hampton High coach David Six

Tiffany Davis, who led Hampton High's girls basketball team in scoring from her freshman year on, has decided to look for a new college.

Redskins get Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon in supplemental draft

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Washington Redskins figure they got a bargain by taking Kentucky defensive end Jeremy Jarmon in the third round of the NFL's supplemental draft Thursday.

Va. Derby contender will put up a 'Battle'

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Listen to assistant trainer Ral Ayers describe his horse, Battle of Hastings, and it sounds almost as if he's talking about a bricklayer or a carpenter.

American Legion: Burkett strikes out 13 as Colonial Post 1776 rolls

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:09:00 -0400

In American Legion tournament play, Scott Burkett pitched a 2-hitter and struck out 13 and Colonial Post 1776 pulled away for an 11-1 victory over visiting Warwick Post 255.

Charlotte cruises past Tides; Pilots keep winning

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:29:00 -0400

Daryle Ward hit a two-run single to cap a four-run first inning as the visiting Charlotte Knights cruised to a 7-1 victory over the Norfolk Tides in front of 5,877 at Harbor Park. Top-catching prospect Tyler Flowers and former Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees third baseman Wilson Betemit added solo home runs for the last-place Knights. Justin Christian had two of Norfolk's three hits. ...

Hokies baseball coach Pete Hughes gets contract extension

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:50:00 -0400

Virginia Tech baseball coach Pete Hughes agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2014 season, the school announced. The new deal adds three years to his current deal, which had two years remaining on it.

Big moment, costly trip for Hampton Wythe LL team

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Last weekend, the Senior team from Hampton-Wythe Little League won the District 7 championship. It was a huge moment for the kids and the organization, since it was the first Hampton-Wythe team in 10 years to win the district.

Armstrong overcomes flat tire

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Lance Armstrong remained in third place at the Tour de France on Thursday, scrambling back to the main pack following a punctured tire with about 37 miles left.