MIKE BARBER

Todd Gilliland (34) leads the pack following a caution during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Judges indicate they may throw out order allowing 23XI, Front Row to race as NASCAR chartered teams
A three-judge federal appellate panel indicated it they might overturn an injunction that allows 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to race as chartered teams in NASCAR this season while the two teams sue the stock car series over alleged antitrust violations.
May 9
Bryant head coach Phil Martelli Jr. gestures in the first half of a game against Michigan State in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
VCU introduces coach Phil Martelli Jr., who wants to ‘make memories’ in the NCAA Tournament
Since 2002, VCU has had to hire a basketball coach seven times. The last five have all led the Rams to the NCAA Tournament.
March 27
Virginia Commonwealth head coach Ryan Odom directs his team against BYU during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Ryan Odom takes over at Virginia, seeking to be remembered for more than that UMBC shocker
Ryan Odom was raised on Virginia basketball. Now, he’s being tasked with raising the Cavaliers back among the national elite. Odom was introduced Monday as Virginia’s coach.
March 24
Virginia Commonwealth head coach Ryan Odom directs his team against BYU during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Virginia hires VCU coach Ryan Odom, whose father was a Cavaliers assistant
Virginia athletic director Carla Williams is hoping the obvious choice was the right one. Williams named VCU coach Ryan Odom — whose father was a Cavaliers assistant and who handed the program its most historic and crushing defeat in the 2018 NCAA Tournament — as the full-time replacement to Tony Be
March 22
Virginia head coach Ron Sanchez yells to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Interim coach Ron Sanchez out at Virginia after loss to Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament
Virginia will not retain interim basketball coach Ron Sanchez, who took over three weeks before the season began following Tony Bennett’s surprising retirement.
March 12
Virginia guard Isaac McKneely, right, battles for a loose ball with Clemson guard Jaeden Zackery (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Schieffelin scores 21, No. 13 Clemson comes from behind to beat Virginia 71-58
Ian Schieffelin scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half to help No. 13 Clemson come from behind to beat Virginia 71-58.
March 1
Virginia Commonwealth's Joe Bamisile (22) celebrates the team's win over Dayton in an NCAA college basketball game, Feb. 9, 2024, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf, File)
Mid-major programs carry the basketball banner in Virginia heading into March
The mid-major programs are leading the way in the Commonwealth of Virginia when it comes to basketball. Virginia and Virginia Tech are typically the flagship programs out of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
February 21
Duke's Maliq Brown (6) grabs a rebound between North Carolina's Jalen Washington (13) and Seth Trimble, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke forward Maliq Brown dislocates his shoulder in win over Virginia
Third-ranked Duke defeated Virginia 80-62 on Monday night but lost a key reserve forward, Maliq Brown, in the process. Brown dislocated his left shoulder with 1:21 left in the first half, Blue Devils coach Jon Scheyer said, and did not return.
February 18
Duke guard Cooper Flagg shoots the ball past Virginia forward Jacob Cofie (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Flagg has 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 3 Duke beats Virginia 80-62
Freshman star Cooper Flagg had 17 points and 14 rebounds, notching his seventh double-double of the season before halftime, as No. 3 Duke cruised past Virginia 80-62.
February 18
Texas forward Madison Booker (35) looks to shoot against James Madison guard Peyton McDaniel (00) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Harrisonburg, Va., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
No. 4 Texas women use fast start to rout James Madison 93-62
Madison Booker scored 21 points, Jordan Lee added 20 and No. 4 Texas shook off its first loss of the season by routing James Madison 93-62 on Sunday. Rori Harmon had 19 points, five assists and four rebounds for the Longhorns.
December 8, 2024
Virginia interim head coach Ron Sanchez speaks to forward Jacob Cofie (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Campbell, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Young Cavaliers finding mixed results early under interim coach following Bennett’s departure
The Virginia men’s basketball team is off to a 5-2 start under interim coach Ron Sanchez. The Cavaliers have handled less-skilled opponents but lost to ranked foes in Tennessee and St. John’s.
December 4, 2024
Lanier’s huge first half propels No. 11 Tennessee to 77-62 win over No. 13 Baylor in the Bahamas
Chaz Lanier made seven 3-pointers and scored 25 points — all in the first half — as No. 11 Tennessee cruised past No. 13 Baylor 77-62 on Friday night to win the Baha Mar Championship title.
November 23, 2024
No. 22 St. John’s bounces back from double OT loss with 80-55 rout of Virginia
RJ Luis Jr. scored 18 points, Kadary Richmond added 12 and No. 22 St. John’s bounced back from a buzzer-beating, double-overtime loss the night before to rout Virginia 80-55 in the consolation game of the Baha Mar Championship.
November 23, 2024
Lanier’s 26 points lead No. 11 Tennessee past Virginia 64-42 at the Baha Mar Championship
Chaz Lanier scored 26 points and Igor Milicic Jr. had 14 points and eight rebounds against his former team as No. 11 Tennessee pulled away from Virginia in the second half for a 64-42 win at the Baha Mar Championship.
November 22, 2024
Baylor guard Jeremy Roach (3) dribbles against Tarleton State guards Jordan Mizell (4) and Izzy Miles (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Jeremy Roach rescues No. 13 Baylor with buzzer-beater in 5th game after standout 4 years at Duke
Jeremy Roach reached a Final Four and won Atlantic Coast Conference regular-season and tournament titles during four productive years at Duke. It didn’t take him long to create a memorable moment with his new team.
November 22, 2024
Jeremy Roach’s buzzer-beating 3 gives No. 13 Baylor 99-98 win over No. 22 St. John’s in 2OT
Jeremy Roach made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, and No. 13. Baylor rallied from five points down in the final 18 seconds of the second overtime to beat No. 22 St. John’s 99-98 on Thursday night at the Baha Mar Championship. St.
November 22, 2024
Hampton, Jones have big days, Tar Heels end skid 41-14 over Virginia
Omarion Hampton ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and J.J. Jones caught five passes for 129 yards and a pair of scores as North Carolina snapped a four-game losing streak with a 41-14 win over Virginia.
October 26, 2024
Virginia NCAA college basketball coach Tony Bennett announces his retirement as athletic director Carla Willliams looks on during a press conference in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. (Cal CaryThe Daily Progress via AP)
Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he’s suddenly retiring at Virginia
A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasn’t suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball.
October 19, 2024
The moon rises over Scott Stadium as Virginia plays Louisville in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Shough’s late TD pass lifts Louisville to a 24-20 win over Virginia
For a third straight week Louisville found itself in a one-score game. This time, the Cardinals found a way to win it when Tyler Shough hit a wide-open Jamari Johnson for a 14-yard touchdown with 1:55 to play to snap a two-game slide with a 24-20 win over Virginia.
October 13, 2024