Sports stories in Hampton Roads

VBPD Marine Patrol Unit officers say the difference between a close call and a tragedy on the water often comes down to preparation.

Here are the players that were selected by the Washington Commanders during the 2026 NFL Draft.

The father of Angelina Han Hicks, 18, called the accusations against his daughter "ludicrous" and said she was playing a "fantasy game."

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PITTSBURGH, PA (WTKR)- When it was their turn to pick on Thursday night, the Washington Commanders took the opportunity to address their defense that was one of the worst in the NFL in 2025.The Commanders selected Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles with the No. 7 overall pick in the NFL Draft.Styles

The 18-year-old's parents say their daughter had no means to carry out the attack she is accused of plotting.

The Las Vegas Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, which kicks off Thursday night in Pittsburgh.The team is expected to select Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who led the Indiana Hoosiers to its first national championship earlier this year.RELATED STORY | Indiana's Fer

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is seeking counseling and will not be with the team for Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday.

looking for a cheap gym in norfolk in ov to just shoot hoops , sometimes by myself and sometimes with other people. don’t want a gym membership or anything just want a space. does anyone know a place.

[Link: https://i.redd.it/1wfaud8pkjwg1.jpeg] We made the tournament free this time, so come on out and play! All skill levels are welcome. We'll have wireless mics set up, so if guitar isn't your thing, you can still sing along to karaoke all night. Join us this Saturday, April 25th at 7pm at the

Jeopardy! contestant Jamie Ding became the shows fifth-winningest player in regular-season play Monday night after winning his 27th game in a row.Dings streak was nearly derailed by a questionable wager that put his commanding lead in jeopardy pun intended.Late in the Double Jeopardy! round, Ding h

Newport News native Madison Whyte set a new school record in the 400 meters at the Mt. SAC Relays, clocking 49.64 seconds. She also contributed to a record-setting performance in the women's 4x100-meter relay.

A Weather Impact Alert warns of a late-season cold snap bringing a Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory across inland regions, risking crops and plants.

Wilson Farant “Bill” Skinner, Jr. (Nelsen Funeral Home) Wilson Farant “Bill” Skinner, Jr. was a gifted athlete, a relentless problem-solver and a devoted husband and father whose greatest accomplishment was raising a family grounded in kindness, persistence, resilience and a deep belief that good

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1srdal5] Hey, just dropping this here, related to another post here recently. Board game group here locally, meeting on Sundays at my place (near VA Bch Blvd/Witchduck intersection) around 2pm. Definitely could use more people as attendance has been spotty la

Pope Leo XIV has traveled to pray at a popular Catholic shrine in Angola that was an epicenter of the African slave trade.

Virginia Tech officials say the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts.

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Garret Anderson, a beloved former player for the Los Angeles Angels, has died at the age of 53, reportedly from a heart attack. The Angels will honor his legacy by wearing a memorial patch for the remainder of the season.

Nation’s top seniors gather for Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

Keyshawn Davis will face Nahir Albright in a highly anticipated rematch on May 16 at Scope in Norfolk. This fight follows a controversial previous encounter and marks Davis's return to the ring after a series of challenges.

British runner Clarke Reynolds completed the Brighton Marathon on Sunday using special glasses that helped the blind marathoner stay on courseUsing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and with assistance from volunteers who guided him via the Be My Eyes app Reynolds finished the race in 6 hours, 19 minutes

NEW UPDATE!!! GOT MY LICENSE I went to the dmv to get my driver’s license, I passed but they denied me because I’m a minor and said my mom’s name doesn’t match my birth certificate. On my birth certificate, my mom’s last name is listed as “Marquez,” but on all of her current documents (driver’s li

The Florida Panthers had back-to-back Stanley Cup championship wins in 2024 and 2025, but the team didn't qualify for the playoffs this season.

Is there anyone in the NN/Hampton Roads area (Hampton side of the HBT, not Norfolk) who is interested in roller hockey and/or knows a good place to skate? I'm trying to get some people together to play every so often.

[Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnbxhFbkj/] There are two games being played on 5/3 at the Peninsula Family Skate Center. Door open at 8:00 AM. 10$ per adult.