Marc Davis
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Sports Director at WTKR News 3 in Norfolk, VA. Moonlight as NBA referee and owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Joined March 2009
After celebrating the state championship, Highland Springs WR Ali Jennings distributed toys he had collected to kids in the stands. Jennings invited people to donate toys so he could give them away. This young man is going to make a huge difference. @NBC12 @gohshsfootball @RJXIII
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Sr. RB Sepp Shirey -born with cerebral palsy- had an 80 yd TD rush tonight. Well done by Atlee and Varina, as well. @AtleeFootball @NBC12
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An emotional Mike Rhoades remembers telling his late father 20 years ago that he would lead a Division I team to the NCAA Tournament one day. Today is that day. #VCU @NBC12 @VCU_Hoops
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On NBC pregame show, Rodney Harrison says he feels bad for Terry McLaurin because he always has had to play with "garbage quarterbacks.". #WashingtonFootball.
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LSU’s Skyler Mays says in his four years of college, this is the toughest atmosphere he’s ever played in. #VCU.
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Greg Dortch has dreamed of playing in the NFL since before elementary school. Now he's close to realizing that dream, and this week's NFL Draft approaches. @NBC12 @_GDortch @gohshsfootball @DemonDeacons @WakeFB
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The top RB in the country is getting set to make it official. @TreVeyonH4 ready to sign on the dotted line to @OhioStateFB. @NBC12 @HopewellFB
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You've seen 6'7" 364 lbs. Mekhi Becton run a 5.11 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine, but he's been agile for his size since high school. Check out Becton getting it done for Highland Springs on the basketball court. @NBC12 @hshsboysbball @BigTicket73
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Allen Iverson checking out Allen Iverson Way. A great day of celebration for the Hampton Roads legend. @WTKR3 @alleniverson
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A large group of students wore black and displayed signs against racism at tonight's Richmond-Dayton game, after a racist epithet was written on the residence hall door of an African American student this past week. Nick Sherod was asked about it and gave a great answer. @NBC12
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This is cool. @RIRInsider going outside the box.
#EatSleepNascarRepeat .So very very proud of the entire #Looking4Larry Agency!.@RIRInsider @MStuart777 @AryDalton_
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Awesome moment at the end of the Phoebus game, as the Phantoms bring injured starting QB Nolan James on for the final snap of the state championship run. @PatrickRockey @PhoebusHS1 @2xboosie
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Chris Tyree on why he picked Notre Dame, the influence of Jalen Elliott, how long the recruiting process has felt, and focusing on his senior year with his decision out of the way. @NBC12 @chris_tyree4 @Jae_Uno_ @TDKnightsFB
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"When you're a great human being like Doe-Doe is, I'm going to be here.". @dallasmavs owner @mcuban has high praise for @ICNorcomHigh product @doefinney_10. Cuban is the keynote speaker at Finney-Smith's Black Tie Gala to support his Finney Family First Foundation. @WTKR3
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8 years after playing his final game at Hanover, Sam Rogers returns to his alma mater as head coach. Rogers says it adds something extra to have his 1st HC job where he played, and it'll be about more than football. More tonight on @NBC12 at 11. @HokiesFB @sam_rogers10
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CJ Jackson and his family were certainly emotional after Jackson signed on with @JMUFootball. Jackson missed his entire senior season with an injury, but has been working for this day since he was in elementary school. @NBC12 @HermHSFootball @flvshyc1
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Tonight, everybody is a Wildcat. My most heartfelt thoughts are with the Deep Run community and football team. My heart is heavy for you guys tonight. @hornikdeeprunfb @DRathletics.
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For the first time since 1974, a @TeeJayFootball player has committed to play for a Power 5 school. Rising senior WR Jaylen Jones is heading to Virginia Tech. @NBC12
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Shaka Smart returns to the Siegel Center as Texas faces VCU!
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The cat’s out of the bag. Really excited for this new opportunity. Sad to be leaving Richmond, which I’ll touch on later this month. Really pumped up for what’s to come.
.@WTKR3 News 3 Announces New Sports Director. WTKR News 3, The E.W. Scripps Company’s @CBS affiliate in Hampton Roads, welcomes @marcdavissports as its new sports director. Marc comes to WTKR from the @NBC affiliate (@NBC12) in Richmond. #hrva #rva #VARTV
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We may not see a better catch this season than the one we saw tonight from @lancer_footbal's Kevin Henderson. After Brendon Clark kept the play alive, Henderson stayed with it and made the reception off of the defender. #SCtop10 @NBC12 @TheRVASportsNet
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Rhoades says it’s the best and most enjoyable time he’s had in 23 years of coaching because everybody is committed. Great to have a deep bench full of guys who put the team first. #VCU.
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I can't believe what I just saw. Field goal, safety, TD in 1:37 by ODU to win the game, 25-24. Monarchs are bowl eligible. @WTKR3 @ODUFootball
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It came down to UVA, Virginia Tech and Ole Miss for @gohshsfootball standout Jabari Parker, and when it was decision time, @HokiesFB was the best fit. Parker told us why at his Signing Day. @NBC12
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Tonight on @NBC12 at 6, my last broadcast here. I just want to thank you all for allowing me into this great community with open arms. I hope you enjoyed our work while we were here, and I gave you all I had every single day. RVA will always be a special place for us. Thank you.
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Jimmy Moreland was a 6th round draft pick by the #Redskins and now showcases his skills at rookie mini-camp. Moreland discusses how @JMUFootball prepared him, the big difference between college and the NFL and the environment at Redskins Park. @NBC12 #JMU
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Being the top RB recruit in the country means coaches and programs reaching out pretty much all the time battling for your services. @TreVeyonH4 says that at the end of the day, @OhioStateFB's focus on building a relationship with him and his family was key. @NBC12 @HopewellFB
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Highland Springs grad K'Von Wallace and L.C Bird product Jalen Elliott hope to hear their names called during the NFL Draft. Both realize their role model status and what their successes can bring to their communities. @NBC12 @Jae_Uno_ @KVonWallace @gohshsfootball @LCBfootball
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.@UVAFootball QB Bryce Perkins wins the Bill Dudley Award, given to the best college football player in Virginia. @NBC12
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"Every once in a while you take a deep breath and you say, man, this is a special place and I was so unbelievably fortunate to be here for six years." Shaka Smart @NBC12
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The Shaka Smart #VCU coaching tree is currently 16-2 on the year:. Texas: 3-0 (Smart).VCU: 3-0 (Rhoades).LSU: 3-0 (Wade).FIU: 3-0 (Ballard).Radford: 2-0 (Jones).UNCA: 1-1 (Morrell).Siena: 1-1 (Christian).
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"It's my duty to give back, especially to this city." . Richmond native and current @utahjazz forward/center Ed Davis is hosting his youth basketball camp this week, and it's 100% free. @NBC12 @eddavisXVII @bcprva
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He may have missed OTA's, but Chase Young was ready to roll for mandatory mini-camp. Young said he was doing endorsement and advertising shoots during the last couple of weeks, but made it a point to work out before and after. @NBC12 @youngchase907 #WFT
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"L.C. Bird pretty much made me the person I am today." . Former Skyhawk and current @VT_Football starting linebacker Rayshard Ashby has high praise for his high school alma mater for putting him in the position to succeed in Blacksburg. @NBC12 @LCBfootball @CoachFuente
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Highland Springs product Billy Kemp had the 2nd-most receptions in 2019 among returning players for @UVAFootball. 2020 could see a breakout year for the Cavalier receiver. @NBC12 @gohshsfootball
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Brendon Clark's first involvement with @lancer_footbal came when he was 6 years old, dreaming of taking the field for Manchester one day. Now a senior QB, Clark can cap off his high school career with the ultimate prize on Saturday in the state title game. @NBC12
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"I pray everyday to be blessed so that I can be a blessing to others. This is my calling and my mission in life.". Ty White tells us about the Team Loaded Weekend of Action on Friday and Saturday. COVID-19 tests, feeding up to 5,000 families, and so much more. @NBC12 @Chosen2give
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"I was committed to JMU, not a coach." @HermHSFootball RB CJ Jackson on why he remained steadfast in his commitment to @JMUFootball and how much this day means to him. @NBC12 @flvshyc1
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Chris Thaxton, whose mother died of cancer on November 12, catches State championship winning TD for @HSSpringersFB. Sports is awesome.
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Manchester jumped out to a 16-0 lead at halftime, but Highland Springs came out in the 2nd half and dominated, scoring 26 unanswered points to escape with the 26-16 victory. It's the Springers' 36th stright victory. @NBC12 @gohshsfootball @lancer_footbal
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Trailing 7-0, Manchester took control, rattling off 49 unanswered points and topping Freedom, 49-7, to win its first ever state championship. The Lancers completed a 15-0 season in which they scored over 800 points and only allowed 70 total points. @NBC12 @lancer_footbal
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Grant Wilson and Isiah Paige were both doing work on this 73-yard TD pass. @ODUFootball @WTKR3
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Gabe Henderson was a strong athlete who was getting Division I football offers. We've been compiling video of him, so I thought I'd share some of it with you guys. We continue to send our most heartfelt thoughts to the Deep Run community and football family. @DRathletics .@NBC12
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Oscar Smith DB Jahmari DeLoatch said he decided to pull the trigger and flip from Cincinnati to Virginia Tech around 7:00 this morning. This afternoon, he told us why. @WTKR3 @OscarSmithFB @757Mari_ #Hokies
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"There's nothing better than being an athlete in college and your best friends, the people you lean on, not just in your sport, but in your life, are your teammates that you sweat and work with every day." Mike Rhoades discusses his close-nit team. #VCU @VCU_Hoops @NBC12
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Michael Gilmore and Xavier Jackson were honored before tonight's game for Senior Night. You can definitely see the emotion in Gilmore, especially during his hug with Ed McLaughlin. @NBC12 @VCU_Hoops
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For our @JMUFootball faithful, Ben DiNucci is Dallas's back-up QB today at Washington. @NBC12
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Former @lancer_footbal standout @_treclark loved playing football at Liberty, but the university leadership isn't sitting well with Clark's own personal values. That's why he'll transfer after one year with the Flames. @NBC12
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Old Dominion announces that head basketball coach Jeff Jones suffered a heart attack in Hawaii last night. He's in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, but will not coach in the Diamond Head Classic. @WTKR3.
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Working from my apartment this week instead of the station. Please refer all questions to my secretary. @NBC12
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Virginia Tech’s Brent Pry, South Carolina’s Shane Beamer among the college coaches in the house for the Class 5 state title game between Maury and Stone Bridge in Charlottesvilles. @WTKR3 @CoachPryVT @CoachSBeamer @MauryCommodores
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By now you've heard all of #VCU's accomplishments from tonight, so I'll just leave these highlights here for your enjoyment. One of the most dominant 24 minutes of basketball I've ever seen. @NBC12 @VCU_Hoops
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Benedictine product Bradford Burgess is back at his alma mater, this time as an assistant coach. The former VCU star is eventually looking to get back to playing in the pro ranks, but is happy coaching in the meantime. @NBC12
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Highland Springs WR Ali Jennings is headed to @WVUfootball in the fall, and had plenty of reasons as to why Morgantown is for him. His teammate, LB Christian White, was sold on @HUBISONFOOTBALL after his official visit. @NBC12 @RJXIII @cwh1te_ @gohshsfootball
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.@VSUsports men's hoops is ranked 8th in the country and is 16-1. The Trojans have won 9 in a row, and are enjoying climbing the rankings, but know there's a long way to go. @WaltWills_, Lonnie Blow, Trey Brown, Cyonte Melvin weigh in. @NBC12
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Darryl Tapp (Deep Creek) the Commanders' defensive line coach, while Jalyn Holmes (Lake Taylor) is part of his defensive line unit. The two are both enjoying their first campaigns in Washington and being this close to home, as they get set for the playoffs. @WTKR3
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JeQuan Lewis is a pro basketball player, and he's still letting that sink in. @NBC12 @thatlewiskid1 @VCU_Hoops #VCU
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"It just felt like home. All the coaches were genuine with me." @LCBfootball's Jaden Payoute on why @VT_Football is the right fit for him. @NBC12 @JJPayoute_1
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The drive for five has begun for Highland Springs, but while the Springers hope to be in position to claim another state crown in December, it's not the topic of focus or conversation in August. @NBC12 @gohshsfootball
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"I told y'all. We're not losing a game.". Damond Harmon said it before the season started. Now he and his Highland Springs teammates are one win away from proving him right. @gohshsfootball is on to the state championship game. @NBC12 @hunchoo_21
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Jimmy Moreland (JMU), Bryce Perkins (UVA), Ricky Walker (VT) are finalists for the Dudley Award, given to the best football player in Virginia. Winner will be crowned Wednesday. @NBC12.
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"I always said if I couldn't play pro, somehow I always felt I had something to give back to the game." Former #VCU guard Torey Burston is back on the court, this time as an assistant coach at @JRTAthletics. @NBC12 @VCU_Hoops @funnyjuice_
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.@CoachWillyUVA spent plenty of time coaching up @_mdiakite at UVA. Tonight, he'll watch the former Cav take the court in the NBA Finals with the Bucks. During our chat today, Williford shared the epic tale of Diakite's first hair dye experience in college. @NBC12 @UVAMensHoops
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Obi Toppin is the potential National Player of the Year. Tonight was another example as to why. Toppin scored 24 points and pulled down 12 rebounds in Dayton's win over Richmond, and gave plenty of highlight-reel dunks in the process. @NBC12
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.@gohshsfootball head coach Loren Johnson says he's OK with his players thinking about a state title in July, but quickly reminded me how everything there is built around an even bigger vision he has for each of his athletes. What an incredible leader. @NBC12
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L.C. Bird's Chris Barfield will join @UVAFootball as a preferred walk-on, but he's not going to get comfortable in that role. He says he'll be pushing himself to earn that scholarship and get on the field, and that UVA was far and away the right fit. @NBC12 @LCBfootball
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Mike Rhoades says that Bones Hyland didn’t practice this week because of an injury. Felt looser today so gave it a go. He only scored 20 points and posted career highs of 12 rebounds and 6 assists. @NBC12.
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Monacan's Megan Walker helped her East team to an overtime win in the McDonald's All-American Game. @MonacanGBB @iball_crzy @NBC12
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Highland Springs WR Ali Jennings is an impact player for the Springers, but he's also an impact performer in the community. Look no further than his first stop during a recent visit to @WVUfootball, his future college home. @NBC12 @gohshsfootball @RJXIII
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Louisa football HC Mark Fischer has guided his team to the state semis, but he's also fighting much more important battles. Fischer is tackling cancer head on. It's his third bout with the disease, but his main focus-- helping people. Take a listen. You'll be glad you did. @NBC12
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Ali Jennings pulled in 9 catches for 252 yards and 3 TD today. His yardage was 19 shy of a school record for a single game. @WTKR3 @ODUFootball @RJXIII
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