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Sports

15 hours ago in Sports

Roger Federer heads to the Tennis Hall of Fame and says he ‘had the best time’ during his career

Roger Federer will have a chance to reflect back on his career Saturday when he is enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. The 45-year-old from Switzerland, who will be honored along with broadcaster and former player Mary Carillo, said it would be his first trip to Newport.

18 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Twitty ready to be ‘core’ of Virginia football’s offense

Now in his fifth season with the Cavaliers, tight end Dakota Twitty is looking for a bigger role in the offense.

1 day ago in Local, Sports, UVA

Scott Stadium sold out for UVA season opener

Nighttime football game in a packed outdoor stadium, field lit by tall floodlights with a large crowd in the stands.

Following the university's "Sell Out Scott" campaign, the stadium will host its first sell-out since 2008 when the Cavaliers host NC State on Saturday.

2 days ago in Sports

Brewers starter Dustin May hit by line drive and leaves game after 1 pitch against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets with a bruised right scapula after throwing one pitch Wednesday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Giants receiver Calvin Austin is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says

27-year-old Calvin Austin has a torn ACL in his right knee and is expected to miss the season, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Wednesday, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team had not revealed the extent of the injury.

2 days ago in Sports

NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family

NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having "great timing" in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

2 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Barber: Mystery, guess work just a part of UVA’s opener against N.C. State

The challenge for the Cavaliers is to come out and put their best football forward in the Week 0 home game against the Wolfpack.

Lifestyle

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season

After a summer of vacations and late nights, it's time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night's sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it's worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold

Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

Local News from Cville Right Now

8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Albemarle SPEAR report highlights economic developments, emergency response times

The report tracks the county's progress in hitting goals set in the county's FY 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.

16 hours ago in Crime, Local, Surrounding Counties

Man in custody after Afton standoff

Deputies responding to a report of screaming from an Afton Mountain Rd. residence heard a gunshot as they arrived.

18 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Health & Wellness, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties, UVA

With new medical building, Camp Holiday Trails can give more children the summer camp experience

The camp opened its new 2500-square feet, $2.4 million Med Korner with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Petition calls for Kate Acuff’s removal from school board

Phil Riese at the press conference for the Remove Kate Acuff petition

The group is seeking 476 signatures from Jack Jouett residents in order to petition a circuit court to remove her from office.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Local

Former Woodbrook teacher pleads guilty to child porn charges

Formatted mugshot of Nick Clark, arrested Woodbrook Teacher

Nicholas Clark, who taught fifth grade, will be sentenced on Dec. 2.

News

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nashville’s airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor’s proposal

Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.

15 hours ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.

15 hours ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors rest in Tupac Shakur murder trial, putting Duane Davis’ defense up next

Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis after calling 24 witnesses for the nearly 30-year-old killing of Tupac Shakur.