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Hampton Roads Social Sports to Host Virginia Beach Wiffle Ball Classic at ECSC
The Virginia Beach Wiffle Ball Classic will be held at the East Coast Surfing Championships this year at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This cool event is being being put on a pretty new company, Hampton Roads Social Sports.According to its website, "HRSS was created in 2010 to help raise money for local worthy causes in the community we call home."So they have a...
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August 10, 2010
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Andre Nichols Baseball in Windsor, Virginia
Andre Nichols of Windsor, Virginia.Here he demonstrates his hitting and fielding ability.
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June 09, 2010
Baseball: Take Notes from Basketball and Football
I've heard people, including my father, say that "good pitching beats good hitting." Yeah, that's true. That's why Nolan Ryan was the man. But facing pitchers like Ryan wasn't an everyday occurence either. Teams might face him a few times a year and that's it. I think it'd be pretty hard to beat a pitcher of that caliber that you rarely bat against...
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December 29, 2009
44% of Virginia Wesleyan Men's Basketball Team From Hampton Roads
That's right. Out of the 23 players on the 2009 Virginia Wesleyan Men's basketball team, 10 are from right here in Tidewater.Six of the players are from the Southside and the other four are from the Peninsula. While the Marlins are located in Norfolk, none of the players went to high school at a Norfolk high school.Check out the complete roster and more here.
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December 08, 2009
Suffolk's TaShauna Rodgers Big East Rookie of the Week
Rodgers was a standout for the Kings Fork girls basketball team. She's a freshman and playing very well at Georgetown, averaging over 20 points per game.
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December 08, 2009
To Andre Dawkins and Family, Friends: TSR Is Pulling for You
Former Hampton Roads high school basketball star and rising Duke University Blue Devil, Andre Dawkins' sister Lacey Dawkins has recently been announced dead after a tragic car accident in West Virginia on Saturday.She was on her way to watch her brother's game against St. Johns at Duke. Lacey was 21 years old.I covered Andre just a few short weeks ago and watched him light...
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December 07, 2009
Andre Dawkins Basketball Highlights from Cameron Indoor Stadium
Here are some exclusive Andre Dawkins highlight clips from the Duke vs. Radford game I attended on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Cameron Indoor Stadium.Dawkins left Atlantic Shores Christian School in Virginia Beach, Virginia early to play for the Duke Blue Devils. He scored 20 points--his most so far in his early college career at Duke. He drained six three-pointers and led the...
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November 22, 2009
Andre Dawkins of Duke University Basketball
Andre Dawkins left Atlantic Shores out of Virginia Beach, Virginia before his senior year. Here are some photos I took while I watched his breakout college game against Radford University on Saturday.
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November 22, 2009
VA Beach's Andre Dawkins of Duke Shoots Out Radford Saturday
Andre Dawkins came off the bench and hit six three-ballers to help Duke University beat Radford University by more than 30 points.I've got absolute exclusive highlight clips from the game and photos. More to come later.
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November 21, 2009
Norfolk Yacht and Country Club: Serving Up Virginia's Finest Facilities
Located on the Lafayette River in Norfolk, Virginia, the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club offers several activities for all different ages. According to its website, check out the following list of services it has to offer:Fitness Center, offering "state-of-the-art center with exceptional equipment and services."Yachting, with four floating piers and three ramps.Swimming...
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November 09, 2009
What Hampton Roads player has the most impact for Virginia Tech Football this season?
Who do you think? Tyrod Taylor can run and pass...sometimes. I mean sure, he had his "breakout" game against Nebraska. Even though his wide receiver got open on a busted play. And the touchdown pass, which was also a busted play, was the result of a great pass from Taylor and an even better catch from Dyrell Roberts, another 757 player.But what about Greg Boone? That guy...
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November 07, 2009
A Virginia Tech Football Star is in Hampton Roads This Weekend
Want to know who it is? Want to know what city he's in?Email me at editor@tidewatersportsreport.com to find out.This guy is in town because Tech had a Thursday night game and he has the weekend to hang out.Here's a hint: he watched his old high school's football game last night.Yeah, I know, that's not much of a hint. But, it is something.And even better than that...
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November 07, 2009
Virginia Beach Sports Club: Providing Scholarship Grants to Virginia Beach Athletes
The Virginia Beach Sports Club recognizes top-notch athletic talent in Virginia Beach, Virginia.They've had professional baseball scouts, college athletic directors, and numerous other gifted people in the athletic field speak at their meetings.According to the website, the club's purpose is the following:"To provide an effective civic organization sharing a mutual interest...
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October 22, 2009
Tidewater Virginia Softball Hall of Fame: Honoring Softball Leaders in Hampton Roads
The Tidewater Virginia Softball Hall of Fame was established in 1983 "to recognize its outstanding citizens in softball," according to its website.The hall of fame seeks to promote softball at all levels and honor those who have helped contribute to its success as a game.The 2009 inductees were recently recognized at the latest ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia.Click here for...
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October 18, 2009
2009 VA Tech Football: More Than 20% of Roster From Hampton Roads
I was just skimming over Virginia Tech's 2009 football roster and noticed some pretty cool stuff--including that this year's roster has 22 players from Tidewater, representing the Peninsula, Beach, Eastern, Southeastern, and Bay Rivers Districts, along with the Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools (TCIS).Here's the breakdown of the players from each city.Virginia...
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October 13, 2009
Virginia Tech Ranked #4 Football Team in Country
Hampton native Tyrod Taylor, along with a host of other Tidewater players, has Virginia Tech Hokies ranked 4th in the nation, according to a recent poll.The Hokies' only loss is to Alabama, who is now ranked 2nd in the nation (behind Florida). This is according to the AP Top 25 list. USA Today's list has Bama' ranked 3rd.Keep going Hokies.
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October 13, 2009
Top 50 Athletes Ever from South Hampton Roads?
The Virginian-Pilot put together a crew of local sports analysts to come up with a list of what they believe to be the top 50 athletes ever from South Hampton Roads Virginia.Check it out: http://hamptonroads.com/newsdata/top50athletesDo you agree or disagree with this?Although I think it's way too early to tell, they placed Percy Harvin 30th on the list. He definitely should...
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September 28, 2009
Tennis Courts in Norfolk, Virginia
Finding tennis courts can be tough sometimes. Especially public courts that are free to play on.Here's a few in Norfolk that you should check out.Barraud Park (near Norfolk State University)Northside Park (off Tidewater Drive)Lafayette Park (near Virginia Zoo)For more information on parks and recreation in Norfolk, VA, check out the following link: http://www.norfolk.gov/rpos/parks.asp
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September 28, 2009
Ferrum College Boasts Nine Tidewater Players on 2009 Football Roster
The Ferrum Panthers have 9 players from the 757 on this year's roster. Check out the complete list of each player below.Tremaine WhitneySouthampton High School (AA)Ivor, VACedric HargroveKellam High School (AAA)Virginia Beach, VAKwamane HarrisWindsor High School (A)Windsor, VAIsaiah SheppardKecoughtan High School (AAA)Hampton, VAMichael SabolSalem High School (AAA)Virginia Beach...
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September 28, 2009
Newport News Criminal Returns to Work with NFL
Newport News native Michael Vick, who was jailed for over a year, returned Sunday with the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick saw little action and rushed for seven yards, with two incomplete pass attempts.Vick was jailed for illegal dog fighting that took place in Surry County, about 35 miles from where he grew up in Newport News.Some people are pretty upset about his return--including our...
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September 27, 2009
Virginia Beach Native Percy Harvin Returns a Kickoff 101 Yards
Percy Harvin scored his third touchdown of the year, including one each week, as the Minnesota Vikings downed the San Francisco 49ers 27-24. Harvin returned a kickoff in the third quarter for 101 yards. Check out the highlight clip below.Harvin also recorded 4 catches for 51 yards.The Vikings are off to an impressive 3-0 start. Minnesota's next opponent is Green Bay--in what...
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September 27, 2009
Peninsula QB Connects with Southside Receiver in Hokie Thriller; Tech Wins 16-15 over Nebraska
This weekend's best game-winning drive showcased two top athletes from Hampton Roads in Virginia Tech's 16-15 win over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.Hampton's Tyrod Taylor hooked up with Smithfield's Dyrell Roberts in the endzone to put the Hokies ahead with 21 seconds in regulation.Props go out to Danny Coale (Lexington, VA), who caught Taylor's pass for what turned...
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September 19, 2009
Brett Farve & Percy Harvin Celebrating
Check out this photo: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/9286/photos;_ylt=Ap.tTwgGiM_.r_ZPmdphoeX.uLYF?slug=b4e3897ee1b69994577de7cb34096a92-getty-88971906ms018_minnesota_vikWhat an amazing photo? One of the NFL's greatest quarterbacks ever hooking up with Percy Harvin from Virginia Beach.Wow.Can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds.
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September 13, 2009
Percy Harvin of VA Beach Scores TD in NFL Debut
I've followed him since his junior year in high school at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach. I'm now following him along with the rest of the country as he launched his NFL career with Brett Farve and the Minnesota Vikings today.Harvin scored a touchdown with 36 yards receiving, rushed for 22 yards, and racked up 99 yards on special teams, including an exciting 41 yard return.
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September 13, 2009
Hampton Roads Sports News Bites for August 2009
Old Dominion University Football Inaugural Game to be Broadcasted on CoxFormer ODU Pitchers Performing Strongly in Minor LeaguesSuffolk's Dominique Patterson Chooses VA Tech Over ECU, MarshallOscar Smith Football to be Nationally TelevisedFormer NFL Star Mel Gray Headlines Peanut City Football CampAtlantic 10 Headquarters Headed to Newport News
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August 10, 2009
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