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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.

Parker's performance in a recent scrimmage, especially his ability to throw on the run, brought back memories for Patriots coach Tommy Reamon of two former NFL quarterbacks he coached.

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This Newport News sophomore is drawing QB comparisons to Michael Vick, Aaron Brooks

August 28, 2024 at 11:30 p.m.

Parker's performance in a recent scrimmage, especially his ability to throw on the run, brought back memories for Patriots coach Tommy Reamon of two former NFL quarterbacks he coached.

Running back Malachi Imoh had five 100-yard rushing games a year ago, and Bronson Yoder's return from an injury boosts the backfield.

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College football preview: No. 15 William & Mary aims for rebound after disappointing 2023

August 28, 2024 at 3:42 p.m.

Running back Malachi Imoh had five 100-yard rushing games a year ago, and Bronson Yoder's return from an injury boosts the backfield.

Aside from a Nov. 2 clash with Warwick likely to decide the PD title, Phoebus is poised for an all-but-inevitable march to the state semifinals.

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August 28, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

Aside from a Nov. 2 clash with Warwick likely to decide the PD title, Phoebus is poised for an all-but-inevitable march to the state semifinals.

Lafayette returns so many who either started or saw significant playing time, they are the odds-on favorite to reclaim the district title they've been denied only twice since 2012.

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757Teamz Bay Rivers District football preview: Lafayette looks ready for return to the top

August 28, 2024 at 3:27 p.m.

Lafayette returns so many who either started or saw significant playing time, they are the odds-on favorite to reclaim the district title they've been denied only twice since 2012.

York's Amy Hunter and Poquoson's Page Yarbrough have risen from legendary athletes at their alma maters, to highly respected coaches in their best sports, to stewards of athletic traditions they revere.

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York’s Amy Hunter and Poquoson’s Page Yarbrough: from athletic legends to athletic directors at their schools

August 26, 2024 at 5:37 p.m.

York's Amy Hunter and Poquoson's Page Yarbrough have risen from legendary athletes at their alma maters, to highly respected coaches in their best sports, to stewards of athletic traditions they...

The senior, rated the No. 16 safety in the Class of 2025, liked the Terrapins' coaching staff and the opportunities they said they would give him on both sides of the ball.

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Warwick High football star Messiah Delhomme picks Maryland over Ohio State, Virginia Tech, UVA

August 10, 2024 at 9:06 p.m.

The senior, rated the No. 16 safety in the Class of 2025, liked the Terrapins' coaching staff and the opportunities they said they would give him on both sides of...

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.

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