Michael Vick's signing with the Eagles in 2009 sparked outrage among fans due to his dogfighting conviction.

Many NFL teams have lost star players to season-ending injuries this season, or played without them for significant stretches — but a new poll finds that most football fans want more games, even if it means more risk.

The transfer portal and NIL money have helped level the playing field across college football.

An investor group that includes Jana Partners and NFL player Travis Kelce says it has built up one of the largest ownership stakes in Six Flags Entertainment and plans to press the company's leadership on ways to improve the struggling amusement park operator's business.

A dispute over student-athlete eligibility has escalated into a legal battle between former NFL player Logan Thomas and the Virginia High School League (VHSL), potentially impacting Brookville High School’s football season.

Dak Prescott threw for three touchdowns, including a 74-yarder to CeeDee Lamb, DaRon Bland returned an interception 68 yards for a score after Jayden Daniels left with a hamstring injury and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 44-22. Lamb had 110 yards on five catches after a high ankle sprain kept him out of the previous three games. Daniels was injured early in the second half when he lost a fumble on a sack. He has already missed two games this season with an ankle injury.

NFL Veteran Logan Thomas and the VHSL just wrapped up their meeting in court.

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Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week - this time against his former team - and rookie Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 33-yard field goal as time expired as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 in a wild back-and-forth game. Bryce Young completed 17 of 25 passes for 199 yards and threw two of his three touchdown passes to rookie Tetairoa McMillan. The Panthers improved to 3-0 at home. Dowdle ran for 183 yards on 30 carries and caught four passes for 56 yards and a touchdown for the Panthers, who beat the Cowboys for the first time in three years at home.

Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst Mark Sanchez has been released from custody, about a week after police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver in Indiana.

A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, initially set for next week in Chicago, has been moved to Florida.

Taylor Swift did not turn down the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.

A truck driver has filed a lawsuit against former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and Fox Corporation following a bloody fight police say was started by Sanchez.

Several NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs.

Democratic senators are proposing a bill that would rewrite a 1961 law prohibiting college sports conferences from banding together to sell their media rights.

Bad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.

A person familiar with the decision says New Orleans has been awarded the college football national championship game for the 2027 season.

Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show next year.

Michael Penix Jr. bounced back from his worst NFL start, Bijan Robinson had a career-high 181 yards from scrimmage and the Atlanta Falcons beat the short-handed Washington Commanders 34-27. The Falcons were coming off a 30-0 loss to the Panthers in which Penix and the offense were totally ineffective. Against the Commanders, Penix completed 20 of 26 passes for a career-high 313 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Robinson had 75 rushing yards on 17 carries and four catches for 106 yards. Marcus Mariota threw two TD passes for the Commanders, who were missing starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and top receiver Terry McLaurin.

A medical examiner has confirmed that Shane Tamura, who killed four people in a Manhattan office tower this summer, was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

The Cave Spring and UVA alum is on the initial ballot for the 15th consecutive year.

A reconfigured Commanders offense led by quarterback Marcus Mariota has produced 201 yards on the ground, 174 in the first half alone, to help Washington beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24. Mariota filled in for an injured Jayden Daniels, making his first NFL start since 2022 with Atlanta. He went 15 for 21 for 207 yards through the air and ran six times for 40 yards, including a 2-yard TD. Washington scored via a 43-yard TD pass by Mariota, a 60-yard run by Jeremy McNichols, a 1-yard plunge by Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt and a 90-yard punt return by Jaylin Lane. Raiders QB Geno Smith threw three TD passes to Tre Tucker and was sacked five times.

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.

A new poll finds sports fans are likelier to use a combination of streaming services and traditional TV options to access their favorite teams.

Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown, Deebo Samuel scored in his Washington debut, and the Commanders kept the New York Giants out of the end zone in a 21-6 victory.

Martinsville faced Magna Vista in a rivalry game that is no longer a district matchup but still highly anticipated.

It started with a friendship bracelet.

Taylor Swift has confirmed her engagement to Travis Kelce.

Soho House plans to go private again after four years on Wall Street.

Pulaski County Public Schools celebrated getting back into routine on Thursday with a back-to-school bash.

A federal appeals court says the NFL can be put on trial over claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination.

Bringing football fans, Brazil and Karol G together for a one-night experience.

England soccer great Wayne Rooney has some beef with Tom Brady after some pointed comments by the NFL superstar in a fly-on-the-wall documentary.

Beyoncé has added an Emmy to her collection of 35 Grammys.

A Nevada court has apparently cleared the way for a 2021 lawsuit filed by former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden to proceed against Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL.

ESPN has announced its new streaming service will launch Aug. 21.

Saquon Barkley has declined an invitation to join President Donald Trump's council on sports, fitness, and nutrition.

Residents in the Southeast U.S. are no strangers to hot weather in the summertime.

The Commanders' stadium deal is one step closer to becoming a reality.

The Miami Hurricanes fell short of the ACC championship last season despite a strong start.

The Kansas City Chiefs are negotiating stadium deals with lawmakers in Kansas and Missouri, raising questions about their future at Arrowhead Stadium.

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has become more than just basketball.

President Donald Trump’s social media posts about the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians going back to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.

A lawyer says NFL Hall of Fame member Shannon Sharpe has resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship.

Construction on a new enclosed stadium for the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tennessee, has been halted after a noose was found at the construction site.

The NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera.

It’s summer camp season, and young athletes across the Roanoke Valley were treated to a special guest Wednesday morning.

The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County leaders have reached a tentative deal for $470 million in renovations to Paycor Stadium.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is finally set to get his hands on an English soccer team.

A source confirms to The Associated Press the PGA Tour is hiring a top NFL executive as the CEO of its commercial PGA Tour Enterprises.

The organizers of the Los Angeles Olympics remain optimistic that Major League Baseball will find a way to join the NFL in sending the world’s best athletes in their respective sports to the 2028 Games.

Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown says he was briefly detained by police following an altercation in which gunshots were fired outside Adin Ross’ celebrity boxing event in Miami.

Missouri’s governor says he will call the Legislature into a special session to consider incentives aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals from moving to Kansas.

Fox Sports will continue its crossover collaboration with IndyCar by placing current network NFL analyst Tom Brady in the “Fastest Seat in Sports” for the Indianapolis 500.

North Carolina says the girlfriend of football coach Bill Belichick is “welcome” at its football facilities amid a report that 24-year-old Jordon Hudson had been banned.

A business partner and former agent for Pro Football Hall of Famer John Elway has died after suffering an injury at a Southern California golf resort.

Charges have been dropped against two Rhode Island men in connection with the death of a fan following an altercation at a New England Patriots game in 2023.

"One of our philosophies is adaptability and being able to mold what they're good at," said Siefkes.

Stanford has hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich as the interim football coach following the firing of Troy Taylor.

"I feel like I've been waiting on this moment for years now," said Hokies wide receiver Ali Jennings.

A judge has entered a not-guilty plea for a former Baltimore Ravens and University of Michigan assistant football coach.

Court records show that Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting death of fellow rapper Mo3 on a busy interstate in 2020.

Filmmaker Deon Taylor has built a pipeline for pro athletes to transition into a filmmaking post career with the Hidden Empire Sports Collective.

Eddie George was pondering the next steps in his burgeoning career as a college football coach while driving back from the NFL scouting combine.

Bowling Green hired former NFL running back and Tennessee State coach Eddie George as the Falcons’ head coach.

The 2008 Brookville grad, Virginia Tech standout and former NFL player will lead the next generation at his alma mater.

Former NFL star Clinton Portis has been named DeSean Jackson’s running backs coach and run game coordinator at Delaware State.

The American Advertising Federation of Roanoke is set to host its ‘Touchdown Takes’ event, where they will review Super Bowl ads that scored big this year.

A person familiar with the situation says that Ohio State is hiring former Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator.

Donald Trump made history Sunday as the first sitting president to attend the Super Bowl.

Investigators across the U.S. have made a handful of arrests in recent weeks connected to heists involving some of the biggest names in sports.

Christmas Day marked a milestone in media history, even if it's likely to be surpassed.

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome.

The City of New Orleans says it has spent more than 18 months preparing to host its 11th Super Bowl on Feb. 9.

Workers at a factory in rural Ohio were up all night churning out footballs for this year’s Super Bowl.

A woman has been indicted in the July 6 car crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates.

The Carolina Panthers signed both Carlos "Boogie" Basham and former Hokie James Mitchell.

A woman has testified that Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers grabbed her by the neck and slammed her against the wall after she got a phone call while they were in bed.

North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick and school officials have signed his official employment contract.

Four men from Chile have been indicted in a string of burglaries targeting multimillion-dollar homes after being arrested in Ohio earlier this month.

The Commanders are playing in their first division round playoff game since the 2005-2006 season.

In a story published Jan. 17, 2025, about former football player Dana Stubblefield, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Stubblefield was convicted of raping a developmentally disabled woman.

Full circle: Commanders have made strides since Week 1 trip to Tampa

"We won the last four games on the last play and it can go like that in this league," said Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

"He's gotten more reps and he's a guy that in training camp I was blown away by," said Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

"Creating a standard together was an important part of creating a culture because it's how we do our business together," said Quinn.

Carson Beck is pushing his NFL plans back a year and has committed to play next season at Miami.

"He's a guy who likes competition, likes big moments," said Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury

"I think when I got here, I never used the word rebuild. I thought there was a re-calibration that would take place," said coach Dan Quinn.

In college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.

Lamar Jackson capped a sensational regular season with a rather ordinary performance.

The Caesars Superdome may be the epicenter for the Super Bowl in New Orleans next month, but Verizon has a game plan to ensure the championship buzz stretches beyond the Big Easy.

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson is taking over the football program at Delaware State.

LeBron James and the NBA are going to have make room for the NFL on Christmas.

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program.

A face that Hokie fans and many in our region know well, Michael Vick, will be the next head coach for the Norfolk State Spartans football program, the former NFL superstar and Virginia Tech Quarterback announced on his Facebook Tuesday evening.

Commanders narrowly held off a rally by Spencer Rattler and the Saints, winning 20-19.

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater went back to his high school alma mater this season and won a state championship.

Ice Cube could have chased trends to keep up with today's rap sound for his latest release, but instead, he stayed loyal to his signature style since the N.

Las Vegas police say they found Raiders football player Charles Snowden passed out behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee atop a retaining wall before his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.