Al Pearce

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Column: Bubba Wallace has harsher critics than most NASCAR drivers. The reason is obvious.

August 9, 2024 at 3:54 p.m.

Longtime NASCAR writer Al Pearce writes that he knows why Bubba Wallace is the most reviled driver in Cup Series racing. Trouble is, he just doesn't understand why.

Former Daily Press motorsports writer Al Pearce remembers Junie Donlavey

August 15, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

It was often suggested that Wesley Christian "Junie" Donlavey was the only man in American motorsports about whom nothing bad had ever been said or written. That compliment rings true...

Former Daily Press motorsports writer Al Pearce remembers Junie Donlavey

August 15, 2019 at 10:55 p.m.

It was often suggested that Wesley Christian "Junie" Donlavey was the only man in American motorsports about whom nothing bad had ever been said or written. That compliment rings true...

Nov. 5, 1994: Michael Vick’s first high school football game

August 12, 2019 at 12:56 p.m.

Don't look now, but there's another sensational freshman quarterback making waves in the Peninsula District. In only his second varsity start, Michael (Don't Call Me Mike) Vick of Ferguson completed...

AFTER 35 YEARS, IT’S TIME FOR ME TO GO

July 29, 2019 at 8:26 a.m.

Good morning. It's Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, and I'm unemployed for the first time in my adult life. I won't lie to you: it feels pretty scary. See, I went...

THIS WEEKEND’S GAMES

August 12, 2019 at 7:55 p.m.

THREE THNGS TO WATCH 1 The competition between Bethel's and Phoebus' defenses. This is a matchup between the Nos. 2 and 3 defenses in the Peninsula District. The Bruins hold...

BACK LEAVES BEHIND DEFENDERS, MEMORIES

August 1, 2019 at 6:05 p.m.

Travis Lee "just wanted to be remembered" at New Kent High School. There's not much chance they'll ever forget him. Oh, this is good. This is terrific. This is rich....

MCLEAN SMITTEN WITH NEW YORK, OPTS FOR ST. JOHN’S

August 12, 2019 at 5:34 a.m.

Monique McLean never thought she'd like New York City enough to spend four years there. That was before her early fall basketball recruiting trip to St. John's University. On Friday,...

COUGARS TOP RAMS IN STATE QUARTERS

August 17, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

Courtland dominates Lafayette to move into Group AA state field hockey semifinals. Lafayette's reign as Group AA state field hockey champion ended 90 seconds into Tuesday night's quarterfinals on the...

BACK KEEPS BRUTON IN THE RUNNING

July 28, 2019 at 8:23 p.m.

Guard-turned-fullback Chris Rojas is one reason that Bruton still clings to slim Division 3 playoff hopes. Chris Rojas played in football purgatory last year, getting down and dirty and beat...

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