Feeling the heat: Redskins GM Allen fields fans' questions

WOODSTOCK -- Bruce Allen was feeling the heat on Friday, for certain.

Proud papa: NFL great Dorsett focused on family

WINCHESTER -- Tony Dorsett has been to the Apple Blossom Festival before. The former Dallas Cowboys star running back was a sports guest in 1985, while he was still playing. He's back again this year, but this time it's much more special for him.

Wallace now son's biggest race fan

WINCHESTER -- Rusty Wallace has done it all on the track. He's raced in 706 races in over 25 years, including 55 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins. He's been the Winston Cup Series champion and raced against some of the best drivers to ever get inside a race car. However, watching his son, Steve, is every bit as thrilling and exciting for him.

Twice as nice: Snow, Schultz tie for Pro-Am crown

FRONT ROYAL -- Bryan Snow and Dirk Schultz each took a share of the Top Pro honors as both golfers ended the day with a 65 at the 16th annual Apple Blossom Festival Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on Wednesday.

Dream trip: Stephens City's Nagel completes goal of cycling along Outer Banks

STEPHENS CITY -- Rich Nagel had been dreaming for years of going on a bicycle trip.

Rams' Ayers, Eagles' Trayer take first place

WASHINGTON -- Anyone who has followed Clarke County's boys cross country team over the last decade has probably taken the Eagles for granted.

Championship run: Madden leads Hawks to title

WINCHESTER -- Thomas Madden wasn't about to overlook his district rival, not even when he had the lead near the end of the race.

Extra-inning save: Former big leaguer Nyman has new lease on life

FRONT ROYAL -- Three weeks after nearly dying in a softball dugout, Chris Nyman stepped onto the Front Royal softball fields and gazed out across the diamond.

Volunteers needed for World Series

WINCHESTER -- Department of Parks and Recreation officials are calling for volunteers to help operate the Cal Ripken-Babe Ruth 10-year-old World Series to be held next year at Jim Barnett Park.

Field of dreams?

WINCHESTER -- With the blessing of the City Council, preparations are under way to host the country's best 10-year-old baseball players next year in Winchester.

Area athletes get chance to play lacrosse

Soon, budding lacrosse players across the region will have a place to practice their sport with the creation of the Shenandoah Valley Youth Lacrosse League.

Yost Field may showcase 10-year-old World Series

Department needs at most $198,000 from Winchester for upgrades, fees By Alex Bridges - abridges@nvdaily.com WINCHESTER - The city could...