
Curve sweep Squirrels in doubleheader
The Altoona Curve (73-56) overpowered and dominated the Flying Squirrels (61-69) in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

The Altoona Curve (73-56) overpowered and dominated the Flying Squirrels (61-69) in a doubleheader sweep on Saturday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

The Flying Squirrels (61-67) halted the Altoona Curve’s five-game winning streak with a 3-1 win on Friday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

The Bowie Baysox (61-66) limited the Flying Squirrels (60-67) to one run en route to a 3-1 victory on Thursday evening at Prince George’s Stadium.

NCAA Tournament teams Wichita State, UVA, Texas, Iona and Charleston, as well as a trip to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., highlight the VCU basketball 2018-19 non-conference schedule, released Thursday.

Liberty basketball head coach Ritchie McKay announced the hiring of Kevin Anderson, joining the program as an assistant coach. In addition, McKay has promoted Brad Soucie to associate head coach for the Flames.

Governor Northam announced the first Governor’s Capitol Classic Car Show, a family friendly event on Capitol Square that will feature a variety of classic cars from around Virginia, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15.

The Bowie Baysox (60-65) erupted for four runs in the fourth inning and blanked the Flying Squirrels (59-66) by a final of 5-0, completing a two-game sweep on Tuesday at The Diamond.

How hard is it to be a Republican these days? Consider Ben Cline, who had to brag about visiting the White House for that embarrassing salute ICE event in which President Trump saluted the “perfect English” of a Latino Border Patrol agent.

Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) announced a grant award of $7,508,838 for Richmond City Public Schools’ Early Head Start and Head Start programs.

EMU men’s volleyball player R.J. Ocampo (Virginia Beach, Va./First Colonial) had an incredible opportunity this summer before gearing up for his senior season with the Royals. Ocampo spent over a week in Brazil on the USA D-III Volleyball Team representing his country, his sport, and his school.
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