http://www.headlineva.com/index.php/sports/ Virginia Sports en scottb@vpa.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-08T05:37:45+00:00 http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-rebounding-lifts-grundy-girls-1st-black-ar-1672089/ http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-rebounding-lifts-grundy-girls-1st-black-ar-1672089/#When:04:37:45Z It’s part of the game that’s often overlooked – rebounding. Bristol 2012-02-08T04:37:45+00:00 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/feb/08/opening-arguments-expected-today-uva-lacrosse-slay-ar-1672961/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/feb/08/opening-arguments-expected-today-uva-lacrosse-slay-ar-1672961/#When:04:20:41Z Attorneys have found a full jury pool for the case of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. Opening statements are expected to start today after the jury is seated. Richmond 2012-02-08T04:20:41+00:00 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CYC_FRANCE_DOPING_LONGO?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/C/CYC_FRANCE_DOPING_LONGO?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT#When:04:12:06Z PARIS (AP) -- French police officials familiar with the operation say the home of cycling great Jeannie Longo has been raided and her husband arrested on suspicion that he bought the banned performance-enhancer EPO.... Richmond 2012-02-08T04:12:06+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/mack_shines_for_bulldogs_at_region_swim_meet836/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/mack_shines_for_bulldogs_at_region_swim_meet836/#When:04:00:25Z Freshman Andi Mack led Stone Bridge High School at the AAA Northern Region Swim Championships Feb. 2-4 at Oak Marr Rec Center in Oakton. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/apex_gymnastics_to_host_emerald_city_classic_in_march849/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/apex_gymnastics_to_host_emerald_city_classic_in_march849/#When:04:00:25Z APEX Gymnastics in Leesburg will host the 12th annual Emerald City Classic March 2-4. The competition will feature more than 600 gymnasts representing more than 20 clubs from Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/youth_hockey_players_aim_for_a_cure836/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/youth_hockey_players_aim_for_a_cure836/#When:04:00:25Z Ashburn Ice House will host the "Shoot for Loot" charity hockey event Feb. 26. The event was initiated by 9-year-old house player Nick Codd. Sue Murray, a team mom, got behind the idea, and the pair enlisted the help of the Ashburn Ice House. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/freedom_broad_run_wrestlers_combine_for_six_district_crowns836/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/freedom_broad_run_wrestlers_combine_for_six_district_crowns836/#When:04:00:25Z Freedom and Broad Run high schools produced six individual champions at the AAA Cedar Run District Wrestling Championships Feb. 4 at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/eagles_spartans_swim_to_four_titles_at_cedar_run_meet836/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/eagles_spartans_swim_to_four_titles_at_cedar_run_meet836/#When:04:00:25Z Freedom High School earned a runner-up finish in the girls standings at the AAA Cedar Run District Swim Championships Feb. 3 at Freedom Aquatic Center in Manassas. Freedom's boys team placed fifth, while Broad Run's boys and girls squads both finished fourth. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/broad_run_track_ace_russell_signs_with_south_carolina736/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/broad_run_track_ace_russell_signs_with_south_carolina736/#When:04:00:25Z Broad Run High School senior track and field standout Jonathan Russell signed his letter of intent for a full scholarship to the University of South Carolina Feb. 2 at the Phenom Strength and Conditioning facility in Ashburn. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/tuscaroras_molina_to_play_college_football_at_columbia835/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/tuscaroras_molina_to_play_college_football_at_columbia835/#When:04:00:25Z Tuscarora High School senior Cameron Molina is joined by family and Huskies football coach Mike Burnett as he signs his letter of intent Feb. 1 to attend and play football at Columbia University, a Division I Ivy League school in New York. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/dominion_student-athletes_pinkston_sisson_make_college_choices742/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/dominion_student-athletes_pinkston_sisson_make_college_choices742/#When:04:00:25Z Dominion High School officials, coaches, parents and students gathered Feb. 1 to celebrate Maria “Mo” Pinkston’s soccer signing with Division I Virginia Commonwealth University, and Kenny Sisson's football commitment to Division II Alderson-Broaddus College in West Virginia. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/panthers_place_second_at_region_ii_swim_meet735/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/panthers_place_second_at_region_ii_swim_meet735/#When:04:00:25Z Fresh off its Dulles District title winning performance, Potomac Falls placed second behind Western Albemarle in both boys and girls at the AA Region II swim meet, Feb. 4 at the Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/five_finalists_three_champions_propel_raiders_to_dulles_wrestling_title472/ http://www.loudountimes.com/index.php/sports/article/five_finalists_three_champions_propel_raiders_to_dulles_wrestling_title472/#When:04:00:25Z Loudoun County High School wrestling coach Joel Caruso told his team last season that their goal was to win the district tournament. Although the Raiders fell short, Caruso did not lose hope. Loudoun_County 2012-02-08T04:00:25+00:00 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_JIM_LITKE_020812?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_JIM_LITKE_020812?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT#When:03:30:46Z The strangest coaching decision during Super Bowl week wasn't when Bill Belichick ordered his defense to act like matadors and wave Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw by for a touchdown from 6 yards out with less than a minute left in the game. That's just the one people will remember. The really od... Richmond 2012-02-08T03:30:46+00:00 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_WARRIORS_?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKN_THUNDER_WARRIORS_?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT#When:03:09:17Z OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Kevin Durant came hard off the screen, took the pass and launched a jumper that banked off the glass and through the net.... Richmond 2012-02-08T03:09:17+00:00 http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-george-wythe-wins-another-hogoheegee-ti-ar-1672280/ http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-george-wythe-wins-another-hogoheegee-ti-ar-1672280/#When:01:48:02Z France, fast start help Maroons earn 58-49 victory over Chilhowie Warriors Bristol 2012-02-08T01:48:02+00:00 http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-tennessee-high-boys-suffer-narrow-loss--ar-1672225/ http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-hoops-tennessee-high-boys-suffer-narrow-loss--ar-1672225/#When:01:33:16Z A tough loss to a tough team sets up a tough postseason road for Tennessee High. Bristol 2012-02-08T01:33:16+00:00 http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKC_T25_FLORIDA_KENTUCKY_FOLO?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BKC_T25_FLORIDA_KENTUCKY_FOLO?SITE=VARIT&SECTION=SPORTS&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT#When:01:13:22Z LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Florida coach Billy Donovan handicapped what could be the national title game in April.... Richmond 2012-02-08T01:13:22+00:00 http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-basketball-gate-city-sweeps-va-high-cmd-showd-ar-1672235/ http://www2.tricities.com/sports/2012/feb/08/prep-basketball-gate-city-sweeps-va-high-cmd-showd-ar-1672235/#When:01:08:32Z Morgan Gose grew up hearing stories about her father’s football exploits at Gate City. Tuesday night, the 5-foot-9 sophomore authored her own memorable chapter Bristol 2012-02-08T01:08:32+00:00 http://www2.nelsoncountytimes.com/sports/sports-nelson/2012/feb/08/pioneers-rally-behind-home-crowd-beat-city-rival-h-ar-1672321/ http://www2.nelsoncountytimes.com/sports/sports-nelson/2012/feb/08/pioneers-rally-behind-home-crowd-beat-city-rival-h-ar-1672321/#When:23:58:23Z Of all the stats recorded in Tuesday night’s Seminole District boys basketball clash between cross-town rivals E.C. Glass and Heritage, one stood out for Hilltoppers coach Roy Roberson and another for Pioneers coach Dan Stephens. "We gave up 17 offensive rebounds tonight, which is really the only stat that matters," Roberson said after the Pioneers’ 70-62 victory before a packed Heritage Field House crowd, avenging an early-season loss at Glass. "That’s… Nelson_County 2012-02-07T23:58:23+00:00 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/tuesday-roundup-great-bridge-landstown-win-titles http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/tuesday-roundup-great-bridge-landstown-win-titles#When:22:17:16Z   Boys basketball Great Bridge 60, Oscar Smith 38 Mark Madison made six 3-pointers and finished with 19 points as the No. 4 Wildcats (19-3, 16-2) beat the host Tigers on Tuesday night to clinch the Southeastern District regular-season title. The Wildcats’ Byron Williams and Steven Bienlien combined for 23 rebounds, and Taj Owens chipped in 12 points and seven rebounds. Norfolk 2012-02-07T22:17:16+00:00 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/district-track-preview http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/district-track-preview#When:22:14:23Z Southeastern When 1 p.m. today Where Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton Norfolk 2012-02-07T22:14:23+00:00 http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/12711/kiwi-giants-believed-in-me-after-injury http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/12711/kiwi-giants-believed-in-me-after-injury#When:22:09:41Z Giants linebacker Mathias Kiwa... Richmond 2012-02-07T22:09:41+00:00 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/hoops-norview-boys-clinch-district-title http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/hoops-norview-boys-clinch-district-title#When:22:09:21Z NORFOLK Norview guard Cedric Barfield was focused on the game, but every chance he got he would sneak a peek at the banner on Norview's gym wall. "I couldn't stop looking up there," he said. "It's been 21 years since we last won a district title. That was all the motivation I needed." Norfolk 2012-02-07T22:09:21+00:00 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/norfolk-football-star-pursue-filmmaking-college http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/norfolk-football-star-pursue-filmmaking-college#When:22:06:45Z NORFOLK Darrius Jones turned down a football scholarship offer from the University of Richmond, so the Norview senior was not among the dozens of area high school football players who last week signed national letters of intent. But Jones, a standout wide receiver and defensive back, didn't opt for another football program. Norfolk 2012-02-07T22:06:45+00:00 http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/wrestling-4-beach-stars-ruled-out-tournament http://hamptonroads.com/2012/02/wrestling-4-beach-stars-ruled-out-tournament#When:22:06:37Z Four star Beach District wrestlers – two defending state champions and two returning state finalists – will not participate in the Eastern Region tournament after being disciplined by Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Norfolk 2012-02-07T22:06:37+00:00 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport01-virginia-tries-to-end-wake-forests-serie-ar-1672012/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport01-virginia-tries-to-end-wake-forests-serie-ar-1672012/#When:22:00:00Z Virginia coach Tony Bennett made sure to emphasize that Wake Forest, which plays U.Va. tonight, is not the team of the past couple of years that struggled. Richmond 2012-02-07T22:00:00+00:00 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/flying-squirrels/2012/feb/08/tdsport01-ballpark-advocates-now-have-movement-to--ar-1672013/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/flying-squirrels/2012/feb/08/tdsport01-ballpark-advocates-now-have-movement-to--ar-1672013/#When:22:00:00Z As of Tuesday, supporters of a new ballpark have a movement inviting their participation. Richmond 2012-02-07T22:00:00+00:00 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport06-capitals-beat-panthers-to-take-division--ar-1672164/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport06-capitals-beat-panthers-to-take-division--ar-1672164/#When:22:00:00Z Mathieu Perreault scored with 13 seconds elapsed, Alex Ovechkin had two goals and the Washington Capitals beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Tuesday night to take over first place in the Southeast Division. Richmond 2012-02-07T22:00:00+00:00 http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport02-pierce-celtics-top-bobcats-ar-1672124/ http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/feb/08/tdsport02-pierce-celtics-top-bobcats-ar-1672124/#When:22:00:00Z Paul Pierce passed Larry Bird for No. 2 on the Celtics' career scoring list, finishing with 15 points as Boston increased its winning streak to five with a 94-84 victory against the Charlotte Bobcats on Tuesday night. Richmond 2012-02-07T22:00:00+00:00 http://www.headlineva.com/index.php/sports/