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John O'Connor

@rtdjohnoconnor

staff writer, Richmond Times-Dispatch, [email protected]

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“He’s seen some of the things that Jada accomplished here and probably put himself in those same positions thinking he can accomplish some of the same." Virginia Union Sport lost Jada Byers, gained a relative, ZyAire Tart, reloading via portal. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

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"Any honor we’ve given Steve isn’t enough." From The Diamond, Richmond Flying Squirrels transferring lights, clubhouse staple Steve Barden. richmond.com/sports/profess… via RTD Sports

"Any honor we’ve given Steve isn’t enough."
From The Diamond, <a href="/GoSquirrels/">Richmond Flying Squirrels</a> transferring lights, clubhouse staple Steve Barden. richmond.com/sports/profess… via <a href="/RTDSports/">RTD Sports</a>
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“I could move up tomorrow. My career could end in Double-A. You never really know." Jamal Allen, from the Lynchburg area, went from Longwood University to the Eastern League, as an umpire. richmond.com/sports/profess… via RTD Sports

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Two older members of Richmond Spiders Football who haven't played a college snap - junior WR Jaiden Fair (Maryland Football transfer) and senior DL Norwid Desir (long-lasting injuries) - could be difference-makers. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

Two older members of <a href="/Spiders_FB/">Richmond Spiders Football</a> who haven't played a college snap - junior WR Jaiden Fair (<a href="/TerpsFootball/">Maryland Football</a> transfer) and senior DL Norwid Desir (long-lasting injuries) - could be difference-makers. richmond.com/sports/college… via <a href="/RTDSports/">RTD Sports</a>
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Ten years ago, from Minor League Baseball prez: "I have to tell you, if there was another good place, you'd be either playing independent baseball at The Diamond or you'd be dark." CarMax Park opening. The Diamond closing. Back-to-back HRs for RVA. richmond.com/sports/profess… via RTD Sports

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'You needed to let Clyde just be Clyde.' Clyde Austin, RVA hoops great, dies at 67. Starred at Maggie Walker High, then for NC State Men's Basketball before eight years as Harlem Globetrotter. richmond.com/sports/high-sc… via RTD Sports

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Calf tattoos illustrate Brady Myers' steady success as Virginia Union Sport all-CIAA placekicker. One tattoo after each good season. Myers has three, lining up for fourth. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

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'There’s new associations with perhaps what your personal brand is.' William & Mary Tribe Football's CAA Football last lap includes tiptoeing through affiliations. Patriot League next year in FB, but still Coastal Athletic Association otherwise. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

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In non-Atlantic 10 Conference games, Richmond Basketball won't meet power conference opponent for first time in at least 75 years. There will be 18 games at the Robins Center. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

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"He had thousands of kids who wanted him to be their father." George Lancaster, famed Highland Springs High basketball coach, dies at 80. richmond.com/sports/high-sc… via RTD Sports

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Virginia students are back at college, and they're paying more than ever. The cost to attend a Va. public school increased 3% to $29,500.

Virginia students are back at college, and they're paying more than ever. The cost to attend a Va. public school increased 3% to $29,500.
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Until February, former Virginia Tech Football QB Bryan Randall worked as a production planner at Newport News Shipbuilding. He's now William & Mary Tribe Football QB coach. W&M's job one in game one at Furman Football: shape offensive ID with new players, coaches. richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports

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“We don’t have any placekicking game. Zero." Here's what happened to Richmond Spiders Football that left them in kicking conundrum coach classifies as 'absolutely ridiculous.' richmond.com/sports/college… via RTD Sports