The AFP on WREL: Inside the numbers

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AFP editor Chris Graham talks news and politics with WREL-1450AM’s “Online with Jim Bresnahan.” The segment is hardcore politics talk. The focus is on poll numbers showing Barack Obama and Tim Kaine both running well at this early, early stage in the 2012 election cycle. Will Democrats be able to come back from stinging defeats…

The AFP on WREL: World Series or bust

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AFP editor Chris Graham talks sports with WREL-1450AM’s “Online with Jim Bresnahan.” The segment is baseball-intense, for good reason. #1 UVa. is in Omaha aiming for the school’s first College World Series crown. Can the Cavs do it? A tour around the Valley League wraps us up. The big question in the Valley: Can we…

Hultzen goes second overall in MLB Draft

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Virginia left-handed pitcher/first baseman Danny Hultzen (Jr., Bethesda, Md.) was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the second overall pick in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on Monday evening. Hultzen is the highest draft selection in Virginia baseball history. “I was completely and utterly shocked that I was picked that soon,” Hultzen said….

Long-time ODU women's hoops coach Wendy Larry steps down

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Old Dominion University athletic director Dr. Wood Selig announced today that Wendy Larry has stepped down as head women’s basketball coach. She will remain at the University, with responsibilities for assisting the Office of Institutional Advancement for athletic related fundraising projects, and Alumni events. Larry’s career at Old Dominion spanned more than 30 years, as…

The AFP on WREL: Change of seasons

Chris Graham

AFP editor Chris Graham talks sports on WREL-1450AM’s “Online with Jim Bresnahan.” Monday’s ugly NCAA Tournament final that crowned UConn national champs with a 53-41 win over Butler begins the show. Chris tells us that the win is all the more impressive for the Huskies because they beat the Bulldogs at their game. Next the…

The AFP on WREL: Change of seasons

Chris Graham

AFP editor Chris Graham talks sports on WREL-1450AM’s “Online with Jim Bresnahan.” Monday’s ugly NCAA Tournament final that crowned UConn national champs with a 53-41 win over Butler begins the show. Chris tells us that the win is all the more impressive for the Huskies because they beat the Bulldogs at their game. Next the…

Inspirational: AWE newcomer, military vet, overcomes obstacles, pursues dreams

Chris Graham

Michael Hayes has just won his professional wrestling debut match over his teacher, Nick Dinsmore, in dramatic fashion. The hometown crowd was cheering the young Iraq veteran on all the way, so it’s one of those nice moments in sports where the fans get to go home happy. A fan comes up to shake Hayes’…