20 August 2008, 10:52 am
For some, Labor Day is the date beyond which wearing white shoes is gauche. For others, it’s a day off work, the perfect opportunity to drink and fish or burn animal flesh over open coals. I like to play Billy Bragg and Woody Guthrie records, and read through the “Anarchist’s Cookbook.”... read more
19 August 2008, 8:18 am
What do Elliott Yamin and Lee-Davis junior QB Phillip Gardner have in common? Both live with Type I diabetes, and both don't let the disease keep them from success.... read more
18 August 2008, 1:10 pm
Ivan Thomas, who led T.C. Williams to the 2008 Group AAA state title, will coach the Warriors. Simply on the surface, it wouldn't add up.... read more
17 August 2008, 10:29 pm
Stewart, Newman (right) have unfinished business before moves in '09 C10 Vickers wins pole at Michigan Spiders long snapper Joe Monteverde NFL preseason ½¾1/8¼ Raymond Kenney Jr. ka-20MEN'S FINAL Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal Tomorrow 9 a.m., NBC Four-time tourney champ Venus William... read more
15 August 2008, 9:20 am
RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 15, 2008) - Virginia Commonwealth University kicks off "Welcome Week" to launch the 2008-2009 academic year. "Welcome Week" is a series of activities that run Saturday through Aug. 24 and are designed to welcome new and returning students to the university.... read more
14 August 2008, 10:10 pm
Spotlight welcomes sports calendar submissions from readers. Fax to (804) 775-8085 or e-mail tdsports@timesdispatch.com. Items must be received seven days before publication. BASEBALL Chesterfield Big Bats 12-U team is looking for two players. Frank Cortez (804) 639-3524 or e-mail fc95gator@msn.com.... read more