The Virginian-Pilot and The Ledger-Star, Norfolk, VA

The Buzz

The Buzz appears every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. When they drafted real men Wouldn't it be neat this weekend if a team drafted someone that sent Mel Kiper Jr. rifling through his notes, screaming "Who is this guy?" That's the problem with the NFL draft - no surprises. Maybe Brady Quinn drops from No.

Baseball [Derived Headline]

Baseball #1 Princess Anne 13, #2 Ocean Lakes 3

Sportsworld

NBA Raptors' turnabout helps Mitchell win Coach of the Year

Salem Grad, Soccer Player Win Top Honors

STAFF REPORT Salem High graduate Caroline Nichols, a senior field hockey player, and senior soccer player Edson Elcock were named Athletes of the Year by the Old Dominion University Alumni Association at Tuesday night's athletic honors banquet at the Ted Constant Center.

Swing, Batter! Now, Chatter Is Considered Hate Speech

As an 11-year-old Little Leaguer who understood what was expected of a baseball player, I kept up a steady stream of chatter from my centerfield position. "Hey, battuh, battuh," I'd sing along with my teammates.

Pair of Aces Ready to Go Head to Head Four Col Head, 1 Line of 36- Point

BY Jami Frankenberry THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Admirals Playoff Report

Penguins coach says it's the Admirals' turn to come out smokin' If Wilkes-Barre/Scranton coach Todd Richards is right, the Norfolk Admirals will produce their most determined effort of the East Division semifinals in tonight's Game 4 at Scope.

Nfc West

Arizona Cardinals 2006 record: 5-11

Carrying the Promise

By Mark Maske The Washington Post

B.J. Upton Stepping Up As Rays' Top Clutch Hitter

By EDUARDO A. ENCINA St. Petersburg Times

Indianapolis Continues Its Hex Over Tides

STAFF REPORT Righthander Bryan Bullington allowed two runs over six innings, while Nyjer Morgan went 3 for 3 with three runs and his International League-leading 11th stolen base as Indianapolis beat the Norfolk Tides 8-3 Tuesday night in Indianapolis, Ind.

American League Roundup

Devil Rays 6, Yankees 4: Alex Rodriguez's 23-game hitting streak is over. The New York Yankees can't say the same about a slide that's dropped them into last place. Tampa Bay pitching cooled off A-Rod, and Carl Crawford hit his first career grand slam to rally the Devil Rays over Chien-Ming Wang and the visiting Yankees on Tuesday night, extending New York's losing streak to five games.

High School Roundup

BOYS SOCCER First Colonial 3, Landstown 3: Matt Ross scored in the final two minutes of regulation and the top-ranked Patriots (6-0-2, 2-0-1 Beach) escaped with a draw Tuesday after a scoreless overtime.

National League Roundup

The San Diego Padres spoiled Randy Johnson's return from back surgery. Tuesday night in Phoenix, the Padres nicked the Big Unit for six runs, all earned, on six hits, including two home runs, over five innings. Johnson left the game with his Arizona Diamondbacks trailing 6-5.

U.Va.'S Singletary Wades Into the Nba Draft Pool

The Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE - Virginia guard Sean Singletary will declare for the NBA draft but is not planning to hire an agent, leaving open the possibility of a return for his senior season.

Boy Was 'Hurted' but Not Seriously at Spring Game

The Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. - A 4-year-old boy who was inadvertently blitzed by a college football player during a game has 30 stitches in his head, but he's recovering well, his father said Tuesday.

Rangers Coach Gives Sabres Plenty to Post On the Bulletin Board

By JOHN WAWROW Associated Press

Nba Playoffs Roundup

Bulls 107, Heat 89: Ben Gordon scored 27 points and Luol Deng 26 Tuesday to lead host Chicago past Miami for a 2-0 lead over the defending champion in this first-round series. Gordon scored 11 in the third quarter, hitting three 3-pointers, as the Bulls built a 17-point lead. Deng scored 14 in the fourth as Chicago sent Miami halfway to elimination.

Pa's Bats Come Alive for Key Beach Victory

BY Jami Frankenberry THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

Local Hokie Faithful Hear Healing Message From Coaches Dunkenberger, Beamer Visit Area

BY KYLE TUCKER THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT