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Tuesday Night's High School Sports Recap

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT

Prep lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis - May 15, 2012

William Monroe High School Baseball Team Transitions Well to Group A

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:29:00 EDT

With one regular season game remaining, the Greene Dragons are 18-1 and unbeaten in the Bull Run District

UVA/VCU Game Canceled, Stephen Bruno Named ACC Player of the Week

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT

Bruno hit .400 in Virginia's four games last week, going 6-for-15 with two home runs and eight RBI

Monday Night's High School Sports Scores and Highlights

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:48:00 EDT

Prep boys and girls lacrosse and soccer - May 14, 2012

UVA Men's Lax Advances in NCAA Tournament with 6-5 Win Over Princeton

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:57:00 EDT

Virginia, the #5 seed in the tournament, improves to 12-3 this season with its first ever with over the Tigers in the NCAA Tournament (1-3 all-time)

UVA Men's Tennis Advances to NCAA Round of 16 for 9th Straight Year

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:57:00 EDT

The #2 Cavaliers swept #32 VCU 4-0 Sunday afternoon at the Snyder Tennis Center in the second round of the NCAA Tournament

Yellow Jackets Avoid Sweep, Rally to Beat Cavaliers 5-4 in 10 Innings

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:59:00 EDT

The Yellow Jackets snapped Virginia's ten-game overall winning streak and seven-game ACC winning streak

'Hoos Fall at Duke in First Round of NCAA Women's Lacrosse Tournament

Sun, 13 May 2012 18:32:00 EDT

Virginia's season ends with an 11-8 record

#21 UVA Baseball Beats Georgia Tech 4-2

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:07:00 EDT

Virginia (34-14-1, 16-10 ACC) has ten straight games

Cavalier Tennis Teams Advance in NCAA Tournament

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:07:00 EDT

The UVA men beat Fairleigh Dickinson 4-0 in the 1st round, while the Cavalier women topped Tennessee 4-1 in the second round

Virginia Challenge Track & Field Meet

Sat, 12 May 2012 22:06:00 EDT

UVA senior Andy Fahringer and junior Morgane Gay broke school records in the Virginia Challenge at Lannigan Field

Saturday's High School Lacrosse Action

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:31:00 EDT

Charlottesville swept the season series from Western Albemarle with a 6-4 win. Blue Ridge won the VIC Tournament championship.

UVA Baseball Team Hits Four Home Runs, Beats GA Tech 6-5

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:34:00 EDT

Virginia won its ninth straight game overall, sixth straight in the ACC, and clinched a berth in the ACC Tournament

Friday Night's High School Scores & Highlights

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:34:00 EDT

Prep baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis - May 11, 2012

Cavaliers Cruise in First Round of NCAA Tennis Tournament

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:02:00 EDT

The #14-seeded UVA women swept Fairleigh Dickinson 4-0 Friday afternoon and will face #23 Tennessee in the second round Saturday

UVA Lax Ready For Postseason

Fri, 11 May 2012 19:00:00 EDT

The Virginia men's lacrosse team will take on Princeton in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament Sunday

Thursday's High School Sports Scores and Highlights

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:50:00 EDT

The St. Anne's Belfield girls soccer team lost to St. Catherine's 3-1 in the LIS Tournament finals. STAB will still likely host a first round state playoff game.

Stanwick Named a Finalist for Tewaaraton Award

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:19:00 EDT

UVa lacrosse star Steele Stanwick has been named one of five finalists for the prestigious Tewaaraton Award given to the nation's top college player.

#21 Virginia Beats High Point 12-3

Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The UVa baseball team scored four runs in the third inning, building a lead they would not relinquish. Virginia beats High Point 12-3. Virginia has now won eight of their last nine games.

Report: Tony Bennett Signs 5-Year Contract Extension with Virginia

Wed, 9 May 2012 19:19:00 EDT

UVa basketball coach Tony Bennett has signed a 5-year contract extension keeping him at Virginia according to the Washington Post and Richmond Times Dispatch.

Jared King Overcomes On and Off the Field to Lead Cavaliers

Wed, 9 May 2012 18:00:00 EDT

The redshirt junior has dealt with the death of his parents and an injury in becoming one of the ACC's best hitters

Tuesday's High School Sports Scores and Highlights

Tue, 8 May 2012 23:49:00 EDT

Prep baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis action - May 8, 2012

Stanwick Closing Out Standout Career

Tue, 8 May 2012 15:47:00 EDT

Steele Stanwick is the career leader in points for the Virginia men's lacrosse team, and is entering his final postseason with the 'Hoos

Chase Minnifield Ready to Impress Redskins

Tue, 8 May 2012 00:08:00 EDT

UVa's Chase Minnifield participated in his first pro mini-camp this past weekend with the Redskins. He is one of 12 undrafted rookie free agents in camp. The 23-year-old underwent arthroscopic knee

Monday Night's High School Scores and Highlights

Mon, 7 May 2012 23:18:00 EDT

Prep soccer, baseball, and tennis action - May 7, 2012

Mike Brown Makes Jaguars 90-Man Roster

Mon, 7 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The former Monticello High School and Liberty University star is a Jacksonville wide receiver

Cavalier Lax Teams Earn NCAA Tournament Bids

Mon, 7 May 2012 02:01:00 EDT

The #5 seed UVA men will host Princeton Sunday afternoon at 1:00. The Wahoo women play at #7 seed Duke in the first round.

Redskins Rookie Mini-Camp: Chase Minnifield and RG3 on Display

Mon, 7 May 2012 01:48:00 EDT

62 players, including the former UVA cornerback and the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, wrapped up a three-day rookie mini-camp with the Washington Redskins Sunday

UVA Softball Team Earns #6 Seed in ACC Tournament

Mon, 7 May 2012 01:41:00 EDT

The Cavaliers will face #3 seed Georgia Tech Thursday at noon in the first game of the single-elimination tourney in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Saturday High School Scores & Highlights

Sat, 5 May 2012 23:50:00 EDT

High school lacrosse scores and highlights from around central Virginia on Saturday, May 5th

Taylor Barnette Commits to UVA Men's Basketball Class of 2012

Sat, 5 May 2012 01:42:00 EDT

The 6'3" shooting guard from Kentucky originally signed a National Letter of Intent to play at Central Florida

Friday Night's High School Sports Scores and Highlights

Sat, 5 May 2012 00:58:00 EDT

Prep baseball, lacrosse, softball, and tennis - May 4, 2012

Miller School Point Guard Signs Basketball Scholarship with The Citadel

Fri, 4 May 2012 16:57:00 EDT

Originally from Florida, Jenkins moved to Albemarle County and attended the Miller School for two years, averaging nine points a game

Thursday High School Scores & Highlights

Thu, 3 May 2012 23:47:00 EDT

High school sports scores and highlights from around central Virginia on Thursday, May 3rd

Wednesday's High School Baseball Highlights

Thu, 3 May 2012 00:01:00 EDT

The Albemarle HS baseball team beat Riverbend 5-3 to improve to 9-4 in Commonwealth District. The Patriots rallied with three runs in the sixth inning.

Freshman Van Arsdale Has Championship Experience With UVA

Wed, 2 May 2012 19:34:00 EDT

Owen Van Arsdale is only a freshman, but has already celebrated three national championships with the Virginia lacrosse team

QB Sims Officially Transfers To UVA

Wed, 2 May 2012 19:33:00 EDT

UVA announced quarterback Phillip Sims will officially transfer from Alabama to the University of Virginia Wednesday

Sports Minute: Here is the latest Virginia sports news from The Associated Press

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:08:00 EDT

VCU is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and will join the Atlantic 10. The move for Virginia Commonwealth will take effect in all sports on July 1, 2012. The school's basketball program is on the rise under...

This Hour: Latest Virginia sports

Wed, 16 May 2012 02:36:00 EDT

VCU President Michael Rao says the university Is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and will join the Atlantic 10.

NC State baseball coach given 3-game suspension

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:12:00 EDT

North Carolina State baseball coach Elliott Avent has been suspended for three games for making physical contact with an umpire.

AP Source: VCU heading to Atlantic 10, leaving CAA

Tue, 15 May 2012 11:58:00 EDT

A person familiar with the decision says VCU is joining the Atlantic 10 after deciding to leave the Colonial Athletic Association.

Nationals C Sandy Leon injured in debut

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:01:00 EDT

Nationals catcher Sandy Leon has left the game in the fourth inning after injuring his right leg in a collision at home plate during his major league debut.

Teen Bryce Harper hits 1st major league HR

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:00 EDT

Bryce Harper hit his first major league homer, a solo shot to straightaway center field for the Washington Nationals off San Diego Padres right-hander Tim Stauffer.

CAA commissioner: No word on VCU moving to A-10

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:29:00 EDT

Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner Tom Yeager says he has not been contacted by Virginia Commonwealth University with any news that the Rams are leaving the conference.

Nats' Johnson sticking with Rodriguez as closer

Mon, 14 May 2012 18:29:00 EDT

Washington Nationals manager Davey Johnson says Henry Rodriguez remains the team's closer - and Johnson doesn't want to be asked about it anymore.

Free agent RB Hightower re-signs with Redskins

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:01:00 EDT

Free agent running back Tim Hightower has re-signed with the Washington Redskins.

Virginia edges Princeton 6-5 in NCAA men's lax

Sun, 13 May 2012 17:07:00 EDT

Colin Briggs and Chris Bocklet scored two goals each, and Virginia opened defense of its men's lacrosse national championship with a 6-5 victory against Princeton in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Marty Hudtloff

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:18:00 EDT

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Mike Shiers

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:42:00 EDT

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Jesse Boeckermann

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:40:00 EDT

Jesse Boeckermann joined the NBC29 Sports Department in August 2009 as a sports reporter, photographer, and anchor. Jesse attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated in 2004 with a bachelor of journalism, majoring in broadcasting, from the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

WTA Championships seeks host city for 2014, beyond

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:28:00 EDT

The women's tennis tour is opening the bidding process to find a host city for its season-ending WTA Championships starting in 2014.

American sprinters Gatlin, Jeter win at Daegu meet

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:28:00 EDT

Justin Gatlin of the United States won 100 meters in 9.93 seconds on Wednesday at a meet in Daegu, South Korea.

Snedeker in midflight drama for 1st trip to Spain

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:00 EDT

Deprived of his clubs and sleep following an eventful flight from the United States, Brandt Snedeker's first appearance in Spain isn't going as planned.

Governor, RI officials meet on Schilling's company

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:58:00 EDT

Rhode Island officials held an emergency meeting Wednesday that could determine the fate of former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company.

Indiana holds off Miami in Game 2, 78-75

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:00 EDT

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade did almost everything for Miami - until the final minute.

New effort filed to free OJ from Nevada prison

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:54:00 EDT

A new lawyer for O.J. Simpson filed a new attempt Tuesday to gain his release from Nevada state prison, alleging the former football star was so badly represented by lawyers in his trial and previous appeals that he deserves...

Eli Manning, Giants to get latest Super Bowl rings

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:38:00 EDT

Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.

Esparza 1st US female boxer to qualify for London

Wed, 16 May 2012 08:18:00 EDT

Flyweight Marlen Esparza has become the first American female boxer to qualify for the London Olympics.

Soccer star Beckham to bring Olympic torch to UK

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:38:00 EDT

Organizers of the 2012 Olympics say soccer star David Beckham is bringing the Olympic flame back from Greece as the torch begins an 8,000 mile (12,875km) tour across Britain.

Column: Loss of Bosh turns up heat on Miami

Wed, 16 May 2012 04:18:00 EDT

By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist It came down to a last shot and who was going to take it, an all-too-familiar dilemma for the Miami Heat.