1st PLACE SPORTS PICTURE STORY: Jonathan Gruenke, Daily Press—Stephen Richards waits to enter the ring before his match against Francois Ambang during Friday’s SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. GLORY World Series, the popular kickboxing showcase, held a series of 10 bouts, which was broadcasted nationally live on Spike-TV. Different from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), GLORY kickboxing rules are a mix of several combat disciplines including karate, Muay Thai, tae kwon do and traditional boxing.
Raymond Daniels celebrates after defeating Jonatan Oliveira during Friday’s tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum.
Robert Thomas waits inside the round in between as women carrying the round number in identify the current round pass by before the start of the match against Joe Schilling during Friday’s co-headline event presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum.
Myron Dennis, right, and Brian Collette, center, dance around the ring during Friday’s SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum.
Max Baumert looks off in the distance while bleeding during his match against Josh Jauncey during Friday’s SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum. The fight was called due to Baumert’s injury.
Fans of Raymond Daniels cheer as he competes against Jonatan Oliveira during Friday’s tournament presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum.
Myron Dennis, left, trades punches with Brian Collette, right, during Friday’s SuperFight presented by Glory Sports International at the Hampton Coliseum.
2nd PLACE SPORTS PICTURE STORY: Alexa Welch-Edlund, Times-Dispatch—James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan works with his volleyball team during practice.
James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan talks to his team after Douglas Freeman pulled way ahead of them.
James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan serves while working out with his volleyball team during practice.
James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan works with his volleyball team during practice.
James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan calls out to a player on the bench during their game with Douglas Freeman.
Prosthetist Joe Sullivan makes adjustments to University st of Virginia student coach Jacob Rainey’s running prosthesis. Rainey was a quarterback for Woodberry Forest when his leg had to be amputated after a severe injury.
Prosthetist Joe Sullivan checks to make adjustments to UVA student coach Jacob Rainey’s running prosthesis. Rainey was a quarterback for Woodberry Forest when his leg had to be amputated after a severe injury.
Prosthetist Joe Sullivan watches as Keith Chantree tries out a Triton smart ankle at Powell Orthotics and Prosthetics.
Prosthetist Joe Sullivan adjusts triathelete Robin Yoder’s prosthesis as she tries out a Triton smart ankle at Powell Orthotics and Prosthetics.
James River Head Coach Joe Sullivan, middle, goes over some pointers with his volleyball team during practice.
3rd PLACE SPORTS PICTURE STORY: Daniel Woolfolk, Military Times—Sgt. Kristoffer Friend, of the Army Reserve Marksmanship Team, wears shooting glasses that he assembled for competing and woreat the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. The Marine Corps’ Weapons Training Battalion hosted the event from June 24 to July 1.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Leigh Jenks of the National Guard Shooting Team, competes at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Competitors take part in the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Army CW3 David Kerin gives feedback to Air Force Staff Sgt. Evan Jones, of the National Guard Shooting Team, during the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Sgt. Kristoffer Friend, of the Army Reserve Marksmanship Team, steadies his breathing before competing at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
A scope’s view of the targets at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
an Army Marksmanship Unit rifle is seen resting during the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Staff Sgt. Chad Ranton (right). of the U.S. Marine Corps Rifle Team, competes at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Air Force Staff Sgt. Evan Jones looks at his score card at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
Marine Cpl. Brandon Yaser, of the Paris Island Shooting Team, reacts after one competition at the 54th Interservice Rifle Match held at Quantico Va., on Tuesday, June 30, 2015.
HM SPORTS PICTURE STORY: Mike Morones, Military Times—Summary: Athletes representing all of the service branches converged on Marine Corps Base Quantico to compete in the annual Warrior Games competition. The service members are all recovering from combat wounds, illnesses or other injuries.
HM SPORTS PICTURE STORY: Doug Graham, Loudon Now—Underground bicycle racing is held during the winter months in Northern Virginia and is called “Wednesday Night Spins”. The event is held at 2345 Crystal Drive in the underground parking garage in Crystal City. The race has a huge following and is held every Wednesday and is open to the general public to watch and to race.
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