Larry Rubama
@LHRubama
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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
Norfolk, Va.
Joined May 2012
Norfolk's Dezz Ricks @DesmondRicks2 explains why he transferred from Alabama to Texas A&M.
saturdaydownsouth.com
Dezz Ricks transferred from Alabama to Texas A&M after the 2023 season and said Tuesday it was an 'easy decision' to pick the Aggies.
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RT @virginianpilot: ESPN’s First Take set to come to Norfolk State for season opener
pilotonline.com
“Having First Take on campus allows us to share our story with millions of viewers and celebrate the legacy and future of Spartan pride,” said Dr. Melody Webb, NSU’s vice president and athletic dir…
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RT @virginianpilot: Legendary boys basketball coach Ed Young is back on the sidelines at Smithfield
pilotonline.com
The former Nansemond River coach has won more than 500 games.
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RT @PilotSportsNow: @LHRubama: Expected crowds in Michael Vick era spur Norfolk State to partner with city, HRT on parking plan. https://t.….
pilotonline.com
Norfolk State has teamed with the City of Norfolk and Hampton Roads Transit to help with parking and traffic. Will it work?
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RT @virginianpilot: Former Oscar Smith star Kevon King unfazed by preseason hype, set to lead Norfolk State’s offense .
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“I feel like I’m one of the leaders now because all the younger guys look up to me,” King said. “I just want the whole team to be successful.”
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Chesapeake's Cam Thomas Eyeing Free Agency as Nets Show Limited Interest in Long-Term Deal
si.com
A massive update to Cam Thomas' ongoing contract dispute with the Brooklyn Nets may signal an end to the summer drama. Brooklyn has been unwilling to meet Thoma
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RT @757teamz: High school sports year in review by @JamiVP: 2024-25 state champs, star power and coach of the year.
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Banner year: 23 teams brought home Virginia High School League state championships in the 2024-25 school year.
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RT @757teamz: 🏈🏀⚾️ Poquoson’s Eli Tyndall is the Male Athlete of the Year, @MartyOBrienDP writes.
pilotonline.com
A standout quarterback for the Poquoson High state semifinalist, and even better at two key positions, pitcher and shortstop, for their state baseball semifinalists, the senior was a starting guard…
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RT @757teamz: ⚽️🏀 Menchville’s Maddie Leach is the Female Athlete of the Year, @MartyOBrienDP writes.
pilotonline.com
Leach earned Class 5 all-state recognition in basketball and soccer, leading the Monarchs to Class 5 Region B titles in snagging region Player of the Year honors in both.
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RT @virginianpilot: Keyshawn Davis taking a break from boxing. ‘What happened is going to change me.’
pilotonline.com
“In terms of Norfolk, I apologize for putting us on that pedestal and making us look so (expletive) bad,” Davis said during an interview on “The Ariel Helwani Show” posted o…
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Los Angeles Chargers rookie receiver and former Maury standout KeAndre Lambert-Smith giving credit to his former high school coach Dyrri McCain.
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RT @virginianpilot: Rubama: Norfolk State’s Joe Bryant Jr. and other former local stars reunite to give back
pilotonline.com
The weekend’s events included a free camp for youth players, an all-star game for rising high school stars and a professional all-star game featuring former local players.
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Phoenix Suns center and former Norfolk Academy star Mark Williams will host a basketball camp at his former school on August 23.
gofevo.com
8/23/25 @ 1:00 PM - FlexWork Sports
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The Lake Taylor Titans begin their official day of football practice.
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RT @ByDavidTeel: Inside the dawn of the Michael Vick era @NorfolkStateFB as seen through his players, staff and a peer who walked a simila….
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Vick’s return to his native Hampton Roads changed everything for dozens of players, coaches and staff who subsequently flocked to Norfolk State.
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RT @ByDavidTeel: A Black Diamond Trophy renewal for Virginia Tech and WVU? An ODU-Navy series? The cancellation of four games between the #….
pilotonline.com
Intriguing possibilities abound in the wake of Virginia Tech and ODU football game cancellations.
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Former Heritage star Madison Whyte placed seventh in the 200 meters at the USA Track and Field Championships.
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Former Norfolk State stars Joe Bryant and Jamarri Thomas going head to head in the Home Is Where The Heart Is All-Star game.
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