The legislation comes as Virginia’s state universities have resisted calls to be more forthcoming about how they are complying with new compensation rules, which took effect last July, that allow schools to pay athletes directly.
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Lynchburg becomes soccer hotspot with addition of second minor league team
2026 is bringing Hill City FC to Lynchburg and the FIFA World Cup to America, making this “the biggest year in the history of soccer” for those who hope to expand access to the game, said a Hill City FC representative.
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Virginia colleges resist disclosing athletic revenue-sharing
While Virginia Tech launches a massive $229 million campaign to compete nationally, college officials across the state are guarding financial details, refusing to release revenue-sharing records that are public at other ACC schools.
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Former Major Leaguer Bradley, Salem GM Lawrence lead inductees into Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame
Other inductees are former Christiansburg star Drew Bailey, former Salem High School coach Wes McMillan and former Liberty High School star Donald Minnick.
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Rye Cove holds strong for a half but can’t match Rappahannock’s speed
Rappahannock rolled up a 49-14 win over Rye Cove to win Class 1 state football championship. Also: Full list of VHSL winners.
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Strasburg’s running game blows past Glenvar as school claims first state football championship
For the second year in a row, Strasburg fell into a two-touchdown hole in the first quarter, but this time the Rams rebounded for a decisive 49-27 victory over Glenvar to deny the Highlanders a perfect 2025 season. Also: Full list of championship scores.
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Six VHSL football championships will be decided Saturday. Here’s who’s playing.
Maury is the only defending champ still in the running.
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Rye Cove goes from unable to finish a game to playing for the state championship
How did the tiny school in Scott County turn around its program? The retired ABC officer who took over as coach says there’s no secret, just hard work.
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2 unlikely brothers have led Glenvar to the doorstep of a state championship
Brody and Tre Dawyot have been brothers since the Dawyot family adopted Tre 11 years ago. This Saturday, quarterback Brody and wide receiver Tre will take the field together one last time as high school teammates.
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VHSL football 2025: Glenvar and Rye Cove advance to state finals
Union’s undefeated season ends when Glenvar stops 2-point conversion as game ends. Liberty Christian, Jefferson Forest and Magna Vista also fall short. Here’s the full list of VHSL finalists across Virginia.