AP-BBN-Pirates-Brewers/509 Eds: Brewers 3, Pirates 1. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Carter, Gennett and Brewers trip up Pirates with 3-1 win JOE TOTORAITIS, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — Chase Anderson is finishing strongly for the Milwaukee Brewers. Anderson beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the third time this season, leading Milwaukee to a … Continue reading
AP-BBA-Tigers-Twins/791 Eds: Tigers 9, Twins 2, 1st Game. Tigers 4, Twins 2, 2nd Game. Edits 9th paragraph to correct to 98 losses. With AP Photos. Verlander, Tigers sweep Twins, move into AL wild-card spot BRIAN HALL, Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Playing against the woeful Twins boosted the Detroit Tigers’ playoff chances this season. … Continue reading
AP-BBN-Phillies-Mets/682 Eds: Mets 9, Phillies 8, 11 innings. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Cabrera’s 11th-inning homer leads Mets over Phillies 9-8 CHARLES O’BRIEN, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Reyes had played 1,613 major league games without ever tying a game in the ninth inning with a home run. The Mets … Continue reading
AP-BBN-Rockies-Dodgers/941 Eds: Dodgers 7, Rockies 4. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Grandal’s grand slam rallies Dodgers past Rockies 7-4 BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Down three runs after five innings, the Los Angeles Dodgers weren’t worried. They rarely are these days. Yasmani Grandal homered twice, including a grand … Continue reading
AP-BBN-Giants-Padres/839 Eds: Giants 2, Padres 1. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Samardzija, Giants beat Padres 2-1 to keep pace with Mets BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Fighting for a postseason berth, Jeff Samardzija and the San Francisco Giants finally figured out the pesky San Diego Padres. Angel Pagan’s … Continue reading
AP-FBN-Buccaneers-Player-Arrested/152 Eds: APNewsNow. Troopers arrest Bucs tight end on DUI charge TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Highway Patrol says a tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence. Sgt. Steve Gaskins said in a news release that Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested Friday morning. According … Continue reading
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Flooding in coastal Virginia and North Carolina has blocked roads and closed schools for more than 100,000 students. A stalled weather system and the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia have brought days of rain and localized flooding to the region. The rain is expected to continue into Thursday, Sept. 22. The … Continue reading
AP-FBN-Seahawks-Rams/991 Eds: Rams 9, Seahawks 3. Updates with quotes, details. With AP Photos. Touchdown-less Rams beat Seahawks 9-3 on Zuerlein’s leg BETH HARRIS, AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rams were a certifiable hit in their return to Los Angeles for the first time in nearly 22 years. Now if they could … Continue reading
AP-FBN-Jaguars-Chargers/936 Eds: Chargers 38, Jaguars 14. Updates. With AP Photos. Rivers throws 4 TD pass as Chargers rout Jaguars 38-14 BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer SAN DIEGO (AP) — Philip Rivers couldn’t help but saying it in the locker room at halftime. “It’s kind of funny, isn’t it, up 21 again.” Unlike a week … Continue reading
AP-BBN-Cardinals-Giants/846 Eds: Cardinals 3, Giants 0. Edits 13th paragraph. With AP Photos. Reyes, Cardinals blank Giants, tighten NL wild-card race GIDEON RUBIN, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Alex Reyes arrived in the majors this year already packing some of the best stuff in baseball. On Sunday, the 22-year-old Cardinals right-hander showed he can … Continue reading
AP-BBN-Dodgers-Diamondbacks/909 Eds: Diamondbacks 10, Dodgers 9, 12 innings. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Drury’s hit gives Diamondbacks win over Dodgers in 12 JOSE M. ROMERO, Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — This season is a lost cause for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and now some players are just trying to ensure themselves opportunities in … Continue reading
AP-BBA-Yankees-Red-Sox/725 Eds: Red Sox 5, Yankees 4. Updates with new lead. With AP Photos. Ramirez hits 2 HRs; Red Sox complete sweep of Yankees, 5-4 KEN POWTAK, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Hanley Ramirez couldn’t hold back a smile when asked if he’s hot yet. Ramirez homered twice and drove in four runs to … Continue reading
AP-FBN-Packers-Vikings/806 Eds: Vikings 17, Packers 14. Corrects Bradford stats to 22 for 31 to include throwaway on last play. With AP Photos. Bradford leads Vikings over Packers 17-14 in Minnesota debut DAVE CAMPBELL, AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Bradford had a Minnesota debut almost as dazzling as the new $1.1 billion … Continue reading
BC-FBN–Cowboys-Redskins Folo/782 Eds: Should stand. With AP Photos. Dallas can win without Romo; Skins need fixes to avoid 0-3 HOWARD FENDRICH, AP Pro Football Writer LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Maybe this time, the Dallas Cowboys really are ready to win without Tony Romo. Certainly a turnover-free Dak Prescott helps in that regard. From the … Continue reading
by Omar Ross, news editor On Friday, Sept. 16, Eddie N. Moore, Jr. was invested as the sixth president of Norfolk State University. The Board of Visitors appointed Eddie N. Moore, Jr. as President and CEO of Norfolk State University on December 11, 2015. The Investiture Ceremony is to inaugurate Eddie N. Moore, Jr. as the … Continue reading
by Shaye Southall Have you ever wondered why those black and white looking ducks are all over our campus? They are usually quacking, grazing, flying around the yard, pooping everywhere you turn, and dirtying up our once beautiful campus fountain. Oh, “and the smell” that lingers in the air as you walk to class. Well, … Continue reading
by Tiana K. Allen, editor in chief On Sept. 14, host and managing editor of TV One’s News One Now Roland S. Martin spoke as the keynote speaker at Norfolk State’s 2016 Founders Day breakfast. During the breakfast, he touched on the subjects of the importance of HBCUs, black unity and alumni giving back to … Continue reading
The WNSB telephone lines will be open to Hampton Roads voices today, Friday, Sept 9, from 5-7 p.m. This week’s guest will be Pastor Aaron Wheeler of the Lighthouse Project in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Lighthouse Project is uplifting communities to believe in the courage to change. The two-hour discussion will feature initiatives designed to decrease drug … Continue reading
