
Richmond Flying Squirrels outlast Akron, 3-2, take Game 1
The Richmond Flying Squirrels (1-0) rebounded after blowing a ninth-inning lead to finish off the Akron RubberDucks (0-1), 3-2, in 11 innings on Wednesday night at Canal Park.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels (1-0) rebounded after blowing a ninth-inning lead to finish off the Akron RubberDucks (0-1), 3-2, in 11 innings on Wednesday night at Canal Park.

As NASCAR prepares to roll into Richmond September 5 & 6, fans have several last-minute ticket options for Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and Friday’s Virginia529 College Savings 250NASCAR Nationwide Series race.

The UVA athletics department’s annual Youth Day at Scott Stadium is Saturday, Sept. 6, when the Cavalier football team plays host to Richmond. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels (79-63) rolled over the Binghamton Mets (83-59), 12-4, in their final regular season game on Monday afternoon at The Diamond.

Lefty Ty Blach and centerfielder Elliott Blair keyed a, 1-0, win for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (78-63) over the Binghamton Mets (83-58) at The Diamond on Sunday afternoon.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels (77-63) set a new franchise record for wins in a season with a wild, 7-6, walk-off win over the Binghamton Mets (83-57) in front of 8,864 at The Diamond on Saturday night.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels (76-63) defeated the Binghamton Mets (83-56), 2-1, in front of 6,889 at The Diamond on Friday night. With the win, and an Akron loss to Erie, the Squirrels claimed their first-ever regular season Western Division title.

Former Richmond men’s basketball player David Gonzalvez has signed on with a new club in his fifth season of professional basketball.

The third-ranked UVA women’s soccer team remained unbeaten on the season with a 4-0 victory over Richmond Friday night in front of 2,436 fans at Klöckner Stadium.

The University of Richmond athletics department is proud to announce the “One Richmond, United in Red” campaign for the 2014-15 academic and athletic year.
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