Oct. 28—The Whitefish girls and boys soccer teams will compete for state titles after notching wins in the Class A semifinal round on Saturday at Smith Fields. The girls outscored Laurel 1-0 and the ...

A hometown hero is back in the spotlight this weekend as the city kicks off “Whitaker Weekend,” a three-day celebration honoring boxing legend Pernell Whitaker. The event recognizes Whitaker’s legacy ...

Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker displayed the sweet science in its purest form to pick apart the most talented fighters. The boxing community owes it to the memory of this pugilistic great to forever ...

NORFOLK, Va. – Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker was only 20 years old when he secured his first and only gold medal in the 1984 Olympic Games. Even more impressive than that, the Norfolk native had never ...

The glory that comes with winning gold in boxing -- and maintaining the status as champion -- is what dreams are made of. Becoming an ambassador of the sport via titles results in success in and out ...

Late boxing legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker continues to be honored, especially in Norfolk. On Saturday, July 26, the first Sweet Pea Mid-Atlantic Classic boxing card will be held at the Salvation ...

A date once marked by sorrow in Hampton Roads will now stand as a lasting tribute to one of the region’s most iconic athletes. The City of Norfolk has officially designated July 14th as Pernell "Sweet ...

NORFOLK, VA (WTKR)- Pernell "Sweet Pea" Whitaker passed away on July 14, 2019. Exactly six years later, Norfolk is honoring his legacy thanks to the efforts of a family member. Vanisha Whitaker says ...

Lorawnt-T Nelson will defend his BKB super middleweight world title against David “Tartan Titan” Winiarski in the main event of BKB 63 on Dec. 19 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut ...

Their father was one of the greatest boxers of all time, and now, they say, it’s time to honor him. Four-time world champion boxer Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker died July 14, 2019, after being hit by a ...