Virginia wasn’t the only local team to lose yesterday, but really?
William and Mary? (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)

Since it’s Saturday night, let’s keep it light and have some fun, eh? Here’s your nightly sports recap, comprised entirely of easily digestible haikus.

Alabama 34, Virginia Tech 24
California 52, Maryland 13
William and Mary 26, Virginia 14:

Ouch, not a good day.
Bad losses all ’round; watch for
Conference Calls Sunday.

Marlins 9, Nationals 5:

Livan’s start: poor. Nine
Nats had hits, but lose eighth stright.
(Teddy: didn’t race.)

United 2, FC Dallas 2:

Bah, another draw!
Jaime saves point; D.C. still
outside playoff chase.