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Larry Rubama

Larry Rubama is a columnist for The Virginian-Pilot. He joined The Pilot in 1999 after writing for The (Ind.) Journal-Gazette. A former track athlete at Ohio University, he became a sports reporter so he could tell other athletes’ stories.

Top-ranked Maury, the reigning VHSL state Class 5 champion, beats Wise of Maryland to win its season opener.

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Top-ranked Maury knocks down last-second Hail Mary, survives scare from Wise High in season opener

September 7, 2024 at 12:55 p.m.

Top-ranked Maury, the reigning VHSL state Class 5 champion, beats Wise of Maryland to win its season opener.

Davis, an undefeated lightweight contender, will fight Argentina-born knockout artist Gustavo Lemos in the main event, while his brothers, Kelvin and Keon, will also be on the Nov. 8 card. It will be the biggest boxing event at Scope since 1994.

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Norfolk’s Keyshawn Davis, along with his two brothers, make it official with fight coming to Scope in November

September 5, 2024 at 5:20 p.m.

Davis, an undefeated lightweight contender, will fight Argentina-born knockout artist Gustavo Lemos in the main event, while his brothers, Kelvin and Keon, will also be on the Nov. 8 card....

Woodside senior Silas Barksdale, the 2024 All-Tidewater Player of the Year, commits to VCU.

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Woodside basketball star Silas Barksdale commits to VCU

September 5, 2024 at 9:40 p.m.

Woodside senior Silas Barksdale, the 2024 All-Tidewater Player of the Year, commits to VCU.

A look at the Hampton Roads Week 1 public and private school leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, defense and kicking.

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757Teamz football leaderboard: Week 1 public and private school leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, defense and kicking

September 4, 2024 at 5:28 p.m.

A look at the Hampton Roads Week 1 public and private school leaders in passing, rushing, receiving, defense and kicking.

The Dolphins continued their recent excellence by winning the VHSL Class 5 championship last season, and the Eagles are the reigning champs in Class 4.

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757Teamz cross country preview: Ocean Lakes girls, Jamestown girls look for state repeat

September 2, 2024 at 5:22 p.m.

The Dolphins continued their recent excellence by winning the VHSL Class 5 championship last season, and the Eagles are the reigning champs in Class 4.

Lake Mary of Florida shocked Taiwan last Sunday in the Little League World Series, rallying for a 2-1 win in extra innings. Lake Mary coach Jonathan Anderson credited God and the prayer of two Chesapeake residents, Jeff Guill and Joe Smith, with helping them.

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Rubama: Prayer changes things, even in sports, as one team learned at Little League World Series

August 31, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

Lake Mary of Florida shocked Taiwan last Sunday in the Little League World Series, rallying for a 2-1 win in extra innings. Lake Mary coach Jonathan Anderson credited God and the...