New ‘Virginia is for Lovers’ spot unveiled

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Gov. Bob McDonnell unveiled a new Virginia is for Lovers television commercial today which is slated to run in eight out-of-state media markets starting in March. Virginia’s new tourism commercial, geared toward family travelers, features experiences found across the state from beaches to history to amusement parks and outdoor recreation. The new commercial is made…

UR shells Quinnipiac

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The Richmond baseball team scored 17 unanswered runs, pounded out 11 extra-base hits and got a dominating relief appearance from junior Alex Maffett, rolling to a 17-4 victory over Quinnipiac Sunday at Pitt Field. Matt Zink and Bret Williams each had four hits and Bryan Conway launched his first collegiate home run, helping the Spiders…

Longwood sweeps Buffalo

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Longwood University swept a home baseball doubleheader past visiting University of Buffalo from the Mid-American Conference Saturday at Charles Buddy Bolding Stadium in Farmville. The Lancers (13-5) have won 11 straight games after taking game one against the Bulls (2-7) by a score of 15-5 and game two by a score of 9-6.

Longwood makes it nine in a row with win at VCU

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Longwood University took a 6-1 baseball road win at VCU of the Colonial Athletic Association Wednesday night at The Diamond in Richmond. The Lancers (11-5) have now won nine-straight games after rallying late against the Rams (4-7) with six runs over the final three innings. Freshman Scott Burkett|Williamsburg (Jamestown) led the way with two hits…

NSU bests Howard in MEAC Tourney

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Kyle O’Quinn tallied 25 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead No. 6 Norfolk State to a 68-53 win over No. 11 Howard in a MEAC Tournament first round game on Wednesday afternoon at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. With the win, the Spartans (11-19) advance to a 6 p.m. quarterfinal game…

VCU gets huge win in CAA semis over #25 George Mason

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The George Mason men’s basketball team saw its quest for a fifth Colonial Athletic Association title come to an end Sunday afternoon as the Patriots were upset by fourth-seed VCU, 79-63, in the semifinals of the 2011 CAA Championship. Mason (26-6) saw its 16-game winning streak snapped as they suffered their first loss since Jan….