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From the Editor: Regarding my Patriots hat and Tom Brady

September 13, 2020September 13, 2020 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE BACK BAY — Usually, I can tell from the way someone glances at my hat that they are about to ask about

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Column: In life, there is a time to coach and a time to encourage

November 19, 2019 The Independent News

BY CORTNEY MORSE DOUCETTE PUNGO — I have an 11 year old who loves soccer. She wants to be Megan Rapinoe or Alex Morgan. I want

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Battle of the Bravest at Harbor Park helps Muscular Dystrophy Association

July 25, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE NORFOLK — Softball teams from four Hampton Roads fire departments took the field at Harbor Park on Saturday, June 29, for this

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The Pitch: Building support for VB United, hoping pro soccer can grow in Virginia Beach

June 30, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE VIRGINIA BEACH — In its first season, Virginia Beach United, a new soccer club playing in the United Soccer League’s League Two

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Photos: Summer baseball for Creeds Athletic Association

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS Creeds Athletic Association wrapped up a strong season of youth baseball this summer. Ken Beasley, farm baseball coordinator for the association

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Column: A football upbringing leads to enduring gridiron appreciation

January 24, 2018 The Independent News

BY LISA VERSPRILLE BURKETT VIRGINIA BEACH — I am in front of the television for hours on Saturdays during the fall. I’m a college football fanatic.

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Column: Thoughts about football when a granddaughter wanted to play

December 18, 2017 The Independent News

BY LINDA RUSSELL VIRGINIA BEACH — We’re nearly through the football season, which reminds me that this time last year my granddaughter, then 12, announced

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A sand soccer pitch stands ready behind medical office in Virginia Beach’s Corporate Landing area

October 13, 2017August 20, 2019 The Independent News

BY ANGELA HURNI CORPORATE LANDING — People driving down Dam Neck Road or Corporate Landing Parkway may never realize that there is a regulation size

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Champs crowned as youth hoops season comes to close in Creeds

April 10, 2017 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CREEDS — The Creeds Athletic Association recently completed a season of youth basketball that marked the return of the sport of

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Youth hoops rebound with new Creeds Athletic Association league

February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 The Independent News

THE INDEPENDENT NEWS CREEDS — Organized basketball for youth from age 4 through fifth grade is back in the southernmost reaches of Virginia Beach. The

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