Emory & Henry Routs Wingate 44-14 in SAC Play
Freshman quarterback Tyler Knutson throws three touchdowns in his first collegiate start as the Wasps pull away in the fourth quarter.
Virginia Sports News
Coverage of sports in Virginia focuses on championship results, professional and collegiate games, athlete career milestones and league business decisions. It reaches across the state to track the athletic landscape and the impact of sport on the wider community.
Basketball
Live Poll
Should sportsbooks be allowed to take bets on local college games?
Virginia Sportsbooks Bar College Bets; Prediction Markets Differ
Virginia state-licensed sportsbooks cannot take wagers on games involving Virginia colleges, while prediction exchanges offer contracts on those same outcomes under federal oversight.
Football
Virginia State Edges West Alabama 28-21
Quarterback Champ Harris threw two touchdown passes and sealed the road win with a kneel-down late in the fourth quarter.
Golf
Delon Named to PING Women's Player of the Year Watchlist
Virginia Tech senior Valentine Delon is one of 11 women's golfers chosen for the fall PING WGCA Player of the Year watchlist.
Swimming
Live Poll
Should the state enforce stricter safety and staffing requirements for all public swimming pools?
Virginia Board Voted to Develop Pool Safety Rules
The state health board initiated new regulations for public pools following a series of tragic drowning incidents.
Running
Gavin Daniels Wins Class 6 State Cross Country
The Gainesville junior claimed the boys title at Oatlands, following his older brother Trent's win in 2025.
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Coverage takes in individual records, tournament outcomes, personnel changes and the governing policies that shape competitive play. It spans from the capital to the rural counties where high school and collegiate sports define local interest. Public interest in Virginia is often driven by the intersection of collegiate tradition and professional competition. Funding and stadium development are the two variables that most frequently influence the direction of the state's sports news.