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3 hours ago in Sports
Lionel Messi leads Argentina to 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt and spot in World Cup quarterfinals
It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn't know when it's beaten. Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.
3 hours ago in Sports
Shohei Ohtani hits his 300th career homer, becoming first Japanese-born MLB player to reach mark
Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer on Tuesday night, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen that made him the first Japanese-born player in the majors to reach the milestone.
1 day ago in Sports
Jokic reaffirms desire to stay with Nuggets for entire career, plans on waiting to sign extension
Nikola Jokic reiterated his hope Monday to remain with the Denver Nuggets for the rest of his career. His plan, though, is to hold off on signing his contract extension until next summer.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal.
2 days ago in Sports
Giannis, traded to Heat, bids farewell to Bucks, calling Milwaukee ‘my city, my team, my family’
Giannis Antetokounmpo plans to say hello to Miami in a few days. First, he had to bid farewell to Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo's time with the Bucks officially ended Monday, when the trade sending him and Bobby Portis to the Heat for Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel'el Ware, Kasparas Jakucionis and draft capital was approved by the NBA.
2 days ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports
Wahoo Rundown: Navarro falls in third round of Wimbledon
Former UVA guard Jacari White signs his first pro contract in Belgium, while fellow former Cavalier Jay Huff plays for Team USA.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
UEFA says decision by FIFA to let U.S. forward play at World Cup is ‘incomprehensible’
An all-time controversy in the World Cup's 96-year history was raging Monday ahead of the co-host United States facing Belgium with a quarterfinals place at stake.
Local News
4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Food Scene, Local
Historic Michie Tavern under new ownership
Local businessman Hasmukh Shah said he views his role as one of stewardship, more than ownership.
23 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local
Albemarle examining school policies in wake of staffer’s arrest
The board will be hearing feedback on a professional boundaries and prevention of sexual misconduct and abuse policy at a public hearing scheduled for next Thursday.
24 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Surrounding Counties
Localities consider sales tax referendum plans
Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.