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21 hours ago in Sports
Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’
From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.
Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.
2 days ago in Sports
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
2 days ago in Sports
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports, Surrounding Counties
Culpeper native Maliq Brown, UVA center Ugo Onyenso picked in second round of NBA Draft
Vanderbilt's Tyler Nickel (Harrisonburg) and Virginia Tech's Tobi Lawal also heard their names called Wednesday.
3 days ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
3 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports
Charlottesville Blues play for first place
Just three seasons old, the Charlottesville Blues were founded in 2023 as a pre-professional league that feeds professional leagues like USL and MLS.
Local News
4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local
ACFR celebrates Recruit School graduation as emphasis on staffing continues
Sixteen new firefighters received their badges at Monticello High School on Thursday.
7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly
Judge issues injunction stopping VSP from enforcing July 1 assault weapons ban
Opponents of the Virginia statute argue that it is designed to limit gun ownership, not reduce crime.
22 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Nonprofits
Shelter dogs stay together after immigration action separates them from family
Dogs Siara and Minnie, have been surrendered to the CASPCA after an immigration-related family separation.