Sports stories in Richmond

RVA parents— we are heading to a Squirrels game with our baby this weekend, and it’s not easy finding information about what you can and cannot bring, or what amenities are available. So would love to crowdsource some advice! Are strollers ok are do we need to wear her? Is it too loud? Can I bring

Certain tickets to the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup are being resold online for the steep price of $2.3 million each.The tickets, listed for sale on FIFA's ticket resale website, are for seats at the end of the pitch behind the goal.Some of the other tickets for the last match of the tourn

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

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The Petersburg boys basketball team and Varina Blue Devils football team were recognized at the Virginia state capital for their championship victories. Petersburg celebrated its first title in over 50 years, while Varina secured its second football championship in four years.

Meteorologist Madison Olms discusses the optimal running weather with Nan Callahan from Sports Backers ahead of the Allianz Richmond Marathon. Runners can gain insights on what to expect and how to prepare for the event.

After a popular inaugural season, Allianz Amphitheater is settling into Richmond's downtown and now staff are preparing to rock the riverfront for another summer. So, what's new in 2026?

8News got a visit from several special guests with the Richmond Fencing Club on Tuesday to talk about an upcoming national championship.

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

Went to the box office yesterday to see if any of the Diamond era discounts are actually still in effect. Shockingly, they weren't. A few notables, in case you were wondering: 1. There is no pre-game discount. Price of tickets is the same on game day. Stupid, IMO, since you'd think it would be bett

Are there any good soccer fields in the monroe area to play soccer besides the cary street one?

Pasha Palanker, the skydiver who crashed into a scoreboard before a Virginia Tech football game on Saturday, has taken to social media to speak about the experience.

A skydiver carrying an American flag crashed into the scoreboard at Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech's spring football game. Fortunately, first responders quickly rescued him, and he was reported to be stable after the incident.

Saw an anti-code refresh flier saying that the code refresh will cut down 80% of the trees in 8 different residential districts. This obviously sounds very incorrect to me, but I tried looking at the draft on the RVA Gov website and couldn’t really make sense of how the landscaping section would imp

Two male runners were disqualified for fraudulently competing in the women's category of the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town. They swapped bibs with female runners, denying spots to legitimate competitors, and now face potential two-year bans.

The annual Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10K will take place on Saturday, attracting around 26,000 runners and leading to significant road closures. Participants should prepare for warm weather and ensure hydration during the race.

Summary: Eu exports to US fell 26.4% in february Eu trade surplus with US reduced by 60% Meyer turku shipyard sees no decisive tariff impact BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuters) – European Union exports to the United States dropped by more than a quarter for a second consecutive month in Februa

[Link: https://i.redd.it/ddqq4gct6svg1.jpeg] All-day Halo event at The Answer this Saturday. No cost to play! Saturday: 2pm: Grifball Tournament 5pm: Halo 3 Tournament 9pm: Halo Trivia Multiple casual setup going on in Back Bar. Mainly small 4v4 group setup, no 16 person BTB. Halo 3 Tourna

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Summary: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards closed Strait of Hormuz 45 days ago U.S. blockade halts Iranian sea trade impacting global oil supply WTI Midland cargo hits record $22.80 premium over European prices NEW YORK, April 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up about 1% on Wednesday as

A Goochland native, who has faced significant health challenges, will represent Virginia at the upcoming Special Olympics USA Games this summer. This journey highlights the resilience and determination of athletes with disabilities.

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

The April 15 tax deadline is here — and millions of people have yet to file in what's been a challenging tax season for many.

I am playing in a baseball tournament this weekend and we lost a few players last minute. If there is anyone in this sub who may want to play, DM me. You do not have to be a serious/competitive player, just able to play.

The Richmond Flying Squirrels achieved a record attendance during the opening week at CarMax Park, making them the highest-attended team in Minor League Baseball. This milestone highlights the growing popularity of the team and the new venue.

RICHMOND, Va. Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront made changes ahead of its second concert season after fans shared feedback during the venue's 2025 debut year. The 7,500-capacity amphitheater has added air conditioning to its restrooms and reduced lawn capacity. Those changes address the two most c

The Federal Trade Commission wants to make it easier for websites to use age verification tools to determine if a user is a child or an adult.RELATED STORY | Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social mediaThe goal is to better protect children from harmful

Before you know it, the deadline to file your taxes will be here and consumer experts warn whether you are still waiting or have filed already, scammers are hoping to take advantage of all tax filers this season.