Larry Rubama
@LHRubama
Award-winning columnist for The Virginian-Pilot & Daily Press. Former Ohio University track athlete who became a sports reporter to tell other athlete's stories
A Mother's Day tribute. pilotonline.com/sports/columns…
Jerry Gaines, who was the first Black scholarship athlete at Virginia Tech, just released his second book, “Before I Knew Me, You Showed Me a Mirror.” It explores life today using his personal reflections and insights to both comfort and stimulate.
The Chargers need a player to step up at the wide receiver position following the sudden retirement of Mike Williams, and early on in camp, former Maury star KeAndre Lambert-Smith has been that guy. sportingnews.com/us/nfl/los-ang…
Rubama: Commanders’ Jalyn Holmes blesses Hampton Roads community before leaving for training camp trib.al/you0LqZ
James Madison RB George Pettaway (Nansemond-Suffolk) and Old Dominion LB Koa Naotala (Woodside) were named Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference. Pettaway, pictured, was named to the 1st team on offense and 2nd team on special teams. Naotala was named to the 2nd team on defense
Larry Rubama: 757 products JJ Quinerly, Aziaha James making most of WNBA opportunity trib.al/2OkgslC
Chargers receiver's retirement means more opportunities for former Maury star KeAndre Lambert-Smith hindustantimes.com/sports/us-spor…
The 1st Annual Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker Mid-Atlantic Classic boxing tournament is July 26 at the Kroc Center in Norfolk. The event is hosted by Powerhouse Boxing and will be sanctioned by USA Boxing. Weigh-ins at 8 am. Doors open at noon. For more info 757-287-3604
Quincy Wilson, who attended Great Bridge Middle, broke the U18 World Record in the 400 running 44.10. Wilson beat a field of pros, including Oscar Smith star Michael Cherry. His time tied for 4th in the world this season. Cherry finished 7th in 45.75. letsrun.com/news/2025/07/q…
Hampton Roads Youth Foundation still changing lives in its 29th year trib.al/QexYvhP
Larry Rubama: Pernell ‘Sweetpea’ Whitaker Day will honor Norfolk’s legendary boxer trib.al/9cnYaNV
Norfolk's Daylen Everette @DaylenEverette was named to College football expert Phil Steele's first team preseason All-American team. The former Norview star enters his junior season. Last season he tallied 58 tackles and three interceptions in 2024 as Georgia’s top cornerback.
