dailypress.com - Dave Fairbank

We're stuck with BCS inequities until 2013

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

You might have missed it, what with summer vacation and folks going all aflutter over Albert Pujols, but it looks like we get the Bowl Championship Series in its present form until Venusians invade and say, "You decide your college football championship how?!?"

VHSCA invites Brit to provide training in mental toughness

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The most intriguing speaker at the annual Virginia High School Coaches Association clinics this week didn't spend a moment diagraming plays or discussing game strategies.

Hokies get elite athlete in Thomas

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Jeff Woody is the first to tell you that he's been spoiled. Brookville High's football coach will also tell you it didn't require a Mensa card to see that the big, rangy, strong-armed kid with the level disposition might make a pretty fair quarterback.

Ex-York High star Lamb thrilled to play for Pilots

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As a kid growing up in York County, Will Lamb spent more than a few summer evenings at War Memorial Stadium watching the Peninsula Pilots.

The Lakers' title spins fast-forward

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Remember when pro sports championships simply meant that a team was really good that year? Players and fans celebrated, some overly exuberant revelers got arrested, and folks waited a few days before wondering if they could do it again next year.

Extra teams add issues for CAA football

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Tom Yeager traveled to Atlanta the other day to officially welcome the latest addition to the Colonial Athletic Association's increasingly crowded football playpen.

Twardzik enjoys his role with the Magic

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

If only the Orlando Magic could have called on its assistant general manager to shoot free throws Thursday night, the NBA Finals might look vastly different.

'Loud Cuban' catcher plays with unmasked energy during U.Va.'s road to Omaha

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Like all good college coaches, Virginia baseball's Brian O'Connor operates from a set of principles and blueprints, but he appreciates the value of serendipity in teams and seasons.

History to absorb

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Kids aren't into history these days. Too many old guys. Too many dead guys. Wars and issues and causes that chip your nails and get in the way of updating your Facebook page. Stuff that happened long ago, like, waaaay back in the last century.

Monarchs show they're resourceful

Sun, 7 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Menchville's reputation as one of the state's, and perhaps the nation's, best baseball teams begins with its starting pitching duo of big-time prospects Ethan Carter and Austin Chrismon.