Baseball and BBQ in Norfolk

Baseball and BBQ in Norfolk

Norfolk, VA. – The Norfolk Tides picked up their fifth straight win on July 17 after beating the Scranton RailRiders in a 3-2 battle, but the battle for the taste buds of fans was easily won by the Harbor Park Stadium food vendors. The stadium, home of the Tides, has...
Journey to the Bigs: Alex Katz

Journey to the Bigs: Alex Katz

By Alan Suriel Drafted in the 27th Round by the Chicago White Sox, Alex Katz is taking advantage of his chance. Now with the Frederick Keys, which is the Single- A team of the Baltimore Orioles, Katz is thriving as a relief pitcher. In this piece he speaks about his...
Few student-athletes with mental illness seek help

Few student-athletes with mental illness seek help

WASHINGTON — As a high school student in Rhode Island, Katie Morin swam the 500- and 1000-meter freestyle alongside elite athletes, including three-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel. As she became more serious about swimming, she met with a sports psychologist, a general...
Frances Tiafoe’s Joy For Tennis Is Winning Formula

Frances Tiafoe’s Joy For Tennis Is Winning Formula

WASHINGTON – Frances Tiafoe, who debuted with the Washington Kastles this week, isn’t thinking about career expectations, even though Kastles owner Mark Ein calls him “the future of tennis” and coach Murphy Jensen compares him to 2017 Wimbledon champion Roger Federer....
Mascot Tour: Ferrous and Fefe

Mascot Tour: Ferrous and Fefe

By Alan Suriel and Rosie Langello We continue our minor league baseball mascot tour with Ferrous and Fefe of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. We spoke to the people under the suits, Kevin Killion and Sarah Kleppinger. Both have been with the team for 10 seasons....