Brian Smith
Sports Director at WVEC-TV (Norfolk, VA)
Sports Director at @13NewsNow, @TEGNA. IG: @briansmithtv. @VCU ('85). Would feel guilty saying that covering⚾🏈🏀⚽ is a job. Send me your story ideas.
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13newsnow.com | Brian Smith
TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC — The Norfolk Admirals opened their North Division Finals series with a hard-fought battle against a familiar foe, but fell just short in Game 1, losing 1-0 to the Trois-Rivières Lions on Thursday night. It was a rematch of last year’s division semifinal between the two teams, and the opener lived up to the billing with a tight, goaltender-dominated showdown.
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13newsnow.com | Brian Smith
HAMPTON, Va. — The 9th annual Allen Iverson Classic is more than just a showcase of elite basketball talent—it's a final chapter for many of the players as they transition from high school stardom to the next level. Co-founder Jai Manselle summed it up best, "This is the game that is the last game of your amateur career". For Kareem Stagg, it’s more than a milestone—it’s personal.
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13newsnow.com | Brian Smith
HAMPTON, Va. — The next generation of basketball talent took center stage at the 9th annual Allen Iverson Classic, held Thursday evening at Bethel High School. With a crowd that included former NBA stars like Norfolk native Joe Smith, Stephen Jackson, Darius Miles and Tim Thomas, fans got a glimpse of the future of the sport—and the energy in the gym reflected it. Roughly two dozen of the top high school players from across the country showcased their skills.
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2 weeks ago |
13newsnow.com | Brian Smith
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In the heart of the Beach District, a young golfer is making waves far beyond her local fairways. Ocean Lakes High School freshman Kaylee Bell has been swinging a golf club since she was just two years old. But earlier this month, she stepped onto one of the most iconic courses in the world — Augusta National Golf Club — for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
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13newsnow.com | Brian Smith
NORFOLK, Va. — For the second consecutive season, the Norfolk Admirals are moving on in the ECHL playoffs. After eliminating the Wheeling Nailers in the first round, the Admirals are now set to take on the Trois-Rivières Lions in the North Division Finals of the Kelly Cup Playoffs. "We've been through so much adversity", says Admirals defenseman Darick Jean-Louis who got three goals in the Nailers series. "Guys going up and down.
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