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Sonny Dearth

Sonny Dearth is a native of Newport News and has worked at the Daily Press since 1989. He grew up in the Richmond area, has played tennis since age 8 (including four years at JMU) and has been a part of the Virginia tennis scene for decades.

Veteran Daniel Hudson, who got the final out when the Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series, is having an excellent season as a reliever with the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

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See how your favorite major and minor leaguers with Hampton Roads connections are faring in pro baseball

July 6, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Veteran Daniel Hudson, who got the final out when the Washington Nationals won the 2019 World Series, is having an excellent season as a reliever with the NL West-leading Los...

Coaches such as Ricky Rahne, Mike Jones and DeLisha Milton-Jones should be on hand at Dick’s House of Sport.

Old Dominion Fan Fest set for Aug. 3 in Chesapeake

June 29, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

Coaches such as Ricky Rahne, Mike Jones and DeLisha Milton-Jones should be on hand at Dick’s House of Sport.

The most productive Tides Saturday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania, were guys who have seen spot duty this season with the Baltimore Orioles.

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Tides halt losing streak at five as Norby, Kjerstad, Stowers drive in four runs apiece

June 22, 2024 at 11:25 p.m.

The most productive Tides Saturday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania, were guys who have seen spot duty this season with the Baltimore Orioles.

More than two dozen baseball players you might have seen in Hampton Roads are in the pros, from as old as Justin Verlander to as young as guys barely out of high school.

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See how baseball major and minor leaguers with Hampton Roads connections are faring

June 23, 2024 at 10:45 p.m.

More than two dozen baseball players you might have seen in Hampton Roads are in the pros, from as old as Justin Verlander to as young as guys barely out...

Panthers freshman Christoph Schweitzer nearly pulls off a VHSL "triple crown" in Lynchburg.

Bruton’s Schweitzer, de Winter add doubles crown to team title

June 11, 2024 at 5:18 p.m.

Panthers freshman Christoph Schweitzer nearly pulls off a VHSL "triple crown" in Lynchburg.

Brian Ereu pitches 7 1/3 excellent innings to help Peninsula improve to 10-4.

Division-leading Pilots shut down Wilmington

June 11, 2024 at 12:32 a.m.

Brian Ereu pitches 7 1/3 excellent innings to help Peninsula improve to 10-4.

Chris McEvoy, Alex Floroff, Tim Wilson, Ayden Millette and Ryan Hudgins also zoom to checkered flags.

Connor Hall drives to two more Langley Speedway Late Model feature victories

June 9, 2024 at 12:59 p.m.

Chris McEvoy, Alex Floroff, Tim Wilson, Ayden Millette and Ryan Hudgins also zoom to checkered flags.

Menchville's Matthew Onoff and Grafton's Rainer Christiansen end their senior years with championships just before graduating.

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Menchville, Grafton boys senior tennis players win state singles championships

June 8, 2024 at 11:32 p.m.

Menchville's Matthew Onoff and Grafton's Rainer Christiansen end their senior years with championships just before graduating.

It's a memorable day for the Clippers' Rainer Christiansen and John Lee and the Panthers' Christoph Schweitzer and Max de Winter. Christiansen and Schweitzer will chase singles championships Saturday in Lynchburg, while in Newport News, Menchville's Matthew Onoff and Cox's Neil Vanga will square off for first place in Class 5.

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Grafton, Bruton boys capture VHSL tennis doubles championships

June 10, 2024 at 10:15 p.m.

It's a memorable day for the Clippers' Rainer Christiansen and John Lee and the Panthers' Christoph Schweitzer and Max de Winter. Christiansen and Schweitzer will chase singles championships Saturday in...

Denis Krioutchenkov scored the go-ahead goal for the Lions against the host Charlottesville Blues.

Lionsbridge moves back into first place in Chesapeake Division

June 6, 2024 at 11:57 p.m.

Denis Krioutchenkov scored the go-ahead goal for the Lions against the host Charlottesville Blues.

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