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Marty O'Brien

Marty O’Brien has reported for more than 21 years in Hampton Roads. He primarily covers high school sports and Langley Speedway in Hampton. In his spare time, he’s a lover of Kentucky basketball.

Barring misfortune, the Churchland High graduate will be in an NFL camp this time next year. CBS Sports recently named him among 12 offensive players under the radar who have "NFL scouts buzzing."

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William & Mary offensive tackle Charles Grant doing “Good Works” on his way to the NFL

August 10, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Barring misfortune, the Churchland High graduate will be in an NFL camp this time next year. CBS Sports recently named him among 12 offensive players under the radar who have...

With a second consecutive NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly national championship well within reach, it was becoming inevitable Connor Hall would make a leap into one of NASCAR's three premier national series.

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Hampton native Connor Hall’s debut in NASCAR Truck Series at Richmond is a ‘dream come true’

August 9, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

With a second consecutive NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly national championship well within reach, it was becoming inevitable Connor Hall would make a leap into one of NASCAR's three premier...

Some time between noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, Messiah Delhomme, the most highly touted football recruit at Warwick High since brothers Michael and Marcus Vick more than two decades ago, will announce his college choice.

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It’s ACC vs. Big Ten in race to sign Warwick football star Messiah Delhomme

August 8, 2024 at 7:22 p.m.

Some time between noon and 3 p.m. Saturday, Messiah Delhomme, the most highly touted football recruit at Warwick High since brothers Michael and Marcus Vick more than two decades ago,...

Greg Edwards, Danny Edwards, Mark Wertz and Woody Howard all are within striking distance at the track.

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Greg and Danny Edwards, Mark Wertz, Woody Howard set to battle for Langley Speedway Late Model crown

August 3, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Greg Edwards, Danny Edwards, Mark Wertz and Woody Howard all are within striking distance at the track.

Warwick conducted its opening practice Thursday minus all-state defensive back Messiah Delhomme, who broke a leg in a 7-on-7 competition this summer and will miss most, and possibly all, of the season.

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757 football report | Defending state champ Maury opens with intensity, Warwick starts without injured star

August 2, 2024 at 4:35 p.m.

Warwick conducted its opening practice Thursday minus all-state defensive back Messiah Delhomme, who broke a leg in a 7-on-7 competition this summer and will miss most, and possibly all, of...

A 1,000-yard rusher at Bethel who played for a season in college at the University of Buffalo, Boyd was a longtime coach and vice president of the Tri-Citi Hurricanes youth athletic organization.

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Ananias Boyd promoted to varsity football head coach at Grafton High

July 31, 2024 at 4:24 p.m.

A 1,000-yard rusher at Bethel who played for a season in college at the University of Buffalo, Boyd was a longtime coach and vice president of the Tri-Citi Hurricanes youth...

Jevin Relaford has inherited much from his dad. That starts with his love of the game, which began with following him into the locker room of the Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers as a little kid.

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Jevin Relaford carries on Peninsula Pilots legacy of his dad, Desi, who went on to the major leagues

July 27, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

Jevin Relaford has inherited much from his dad. That starts with his love of the game, which began with following him into the locker room of the Colorado Rockies and...

Leah Crouse's road from Cox High led to four seasons at Duke, where she played in the field hockey Final Four once, a graduate season at Maryland and now the Olympic Games in Paris.

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Olympic field hockey ‘faraway dream’ becomes reality for Cox High grad Leah Crouse

July 26, 2024 at 5:53 p.m.

Leah Crouse's road from Cox High led to four seasons at Duke, where she played in the field hockey Final Four once, a graduate season at Maryland and now the...

"I'm doing great," Yoder, a 5-11, 205-pound senior, said during CAA Media Days on Thursday. "Our great training staff got me back to where I want to be, 100% and better, so I'm happy with the progress I've made.

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Bronson Yoder’s return puts William & Mary back in CAA football title hunt

July 25, 2024 at 5:59 p.m.

"I'm doing great," Yoder, a 5-11, 205-pound senior, said during CAA Media Days on Thursday. "Our great training staff got me back to where I want to be, 100% and...

William & Mary put three players and Hampton University one on the Coastal Athletic Association Preseason All-Conference Football Team announced Wednesday.

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William & Mary picked fourth, Hampton 12th in CAA preseason football poll

July 24, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.

William & Mary put three players and Hampton University one on the Coastal Athletic Association Preseason All-Conference Football Team announced Wednesday.

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