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  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 10:34 PM EDT2012-05-16 02:34:55 GMT
    VCU will join the Atlantic 10 Conference effective July 1, 2012, VCU President Michael Rao announced Tuesday. NBC12 sources confirmed the move Monday. Rao officially announced the decision at an afternoon
    VCU will join the Atlantic 10 Conference effective July 1, 2012, VCU President Michael Rao announced Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:18 PM EDT2012-05-16 03:18:08 GMT
    Richmond, VA (WWBT)- The Harrisburg Senators (21-16) earned their first victory of the season over the Richmond Flying Squirrels (19-19), 4-2, at The Diamond on Tuesday night. Richmond right-hander Craig
    Richmond falls back to .500 with the loss, the first time the Squirrels have fallen to Harrisburg this season.

  • Tuesday, May 15 2012 12:10 AM EDT2012-05-15 04:10:15 GMT
    We are right in the middle of the height of horse racing season, with the Preakness set for this weekend. No horse has won the Triple Crown since Secretariat did it 39 years ago. But the birthplace of
    We are right in the middle of the height of horse racing season, with the Preakness set for this weekend. No horse has won the Triple Crown since Secretariat did it 39 years ago. But the birthplace of the best race horse in history, right up the road in Caroline County, faces an uncertain future. 

  • Monday, May 14 2012 11:06 PM EDT2012-05-15 03:06:08 GMT
    Orchard Park, NY (WWBT)- Former Richmond Spider quarterback Aaron Corp hopes to start an NFL future, but that future will not begin with the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo cut the former Spider, just two weeks
    Buffalo cut the former Spider, just two weeks after signing him to a undrafted rookie free agent deal.  The Bills added some depth at the quarterback position by signing free agent Vince Young as a back-up to starter Ryan Fitzpatrick.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 12:48 AM EDT2012-05-14 04:48:54 GMT
    Seattle, WA (WWBT)- Former Collegiate star Russell Wilson was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. According to his head coach, he may soon be in the spotlight in
    Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that Wilson would compete for the club's starting quarterback spot.

  • Monday, May 14 2012 12:35 AM EDT2012-05-14 04:35:21 GMT
    Richmond, VA (WWBT)- King George product Jermon Bushrod is living the dream of every football player. He is the starting offensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints and took over that starting spot in
    King George product Jermon Bushrod talks about his charity work and how the Saints are approaching the 2012 season through adversity, among other topics.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 11:19 PM EDT2012-05-14 03:19:16 GMT
    Washington, DC (WWBT)- Former Richmond Spider Tim Hightower thought he was on his way to a big season during his first year with the Washington Redskins in 2011, but all that came to a crashing halt with
    Hightower has agreed to a one year contract with the Redskins, according to multiple published reports.  He appeared in five games last season, carrying for 321 yards and a touchdown, before tearing his ACL and ending his season.

  • Sunday, May 13 2012 11:09 PM EDT2012-05-14 03:09:18 GMT
    Richmond, VA (WWBT)- Sporting special pink and black Mother's Day jerseys, the Richmond Flying Squirrels (19-18) jumped out to an early lead and then held off the Bowie Baysox, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon
    The Richmond Flying Squirrels jumped out to an early lead and then held off the Bowie Baysox, 5-4, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

  • Saturday, May 12 2012 11:52 PM EDT2012-05-13 03:52:23 GMT
    Richmond, VA (WWBT)- Back to back goals on either side of the half saw the Richmond Kickers battle the Harrisburg City Islanders to a 2-2 draw Saturday night. The Kickers took an early lead when forwards
    Back to back goals on either side of the half saw the Richmond Kickers battle the Harrisburg City Islanders to a 2-2 draw Saturday night.