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RIR president to head Henrico sports/entertainment authority
Mar 23, 2022

RIR president to head Henrico sports/entertainment authority

Henrico County officials on Wednesday named longtime Richmond Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier to lead its new sports and entertainment authority. Bickmeier’s last day with the raceway, where he has led for more than a decade, is April 15. He will begin working in his new role on April 18. “With Dennis Bickmeier serving as our executive […]

Richmond Spiders forward Nathan Cayo (4) with a layup against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the second half of the December 2021 Hall of Fame Shootout basketball matchup at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. The Spiders faced the Iowa Hawkeyes in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 17. (Credit: Scott Kinser/Cal Sport Media via ZUMA Wire/AP Images)
Mar 17, 2022

College sports wagering bill wasn’t good bet

RICHMOND, Va. — Six Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams made it into March Madness, but state law prevents fans and bettors from placing wagers on their favorite in-state college teams. Lawmakers attempted to change that law this session. Sen. Monty Mason, D-Williamsburg, introduced Senate Bill 576 that would allow Virginia sports bettors to bet […]

$42M tennis campus planned for Loudoun County
Mar 10, 2022

$42M tennis campus planned for Loudoun County

Loudoun County will soon be a new hub for American tennis. The United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) announced plans Thursday to build a 36-court, $42 million tennis campus in Loudoun County. And when the campus is complete in 2025, the nonprofit tennis organization, which is currently based in Herndon, will house its […]

Washington Football Team has new name: Commanders
Feb 2, 2022

Washington Football Team has new name: Commanders

The Washington Football Team became the Washington Commanders Wednesday. President Jason Wright announced the new name for the Ashburn-based NFL team on NBC’s “Today” show. “It’s a name that has the weight and meaning befitting a 90-year-old franchise,” Wright said. “It’s something that broadly resonated with our fans, and it’s something that we believe embodies [[...]

As part of its rebranding effort, the Washington Football Team in early September launched a new fan-focused ad campaign, “No Name But Team.”
Jan 4, 2022

Washington Football Team to announce new name Feb. 2

On Feb. 2, the Washington Football Team will announce its new name on NBC’s “Today” show. In an announcement on the NFL team’s website, team President Jason Wright wrote that they “are in the homestretch of our rebrand journey.” He said the team name will not be Wolves or RedWolves, early on fan favorites. “Once […]

The Virginia Beer Co. brewery is a popular hangout in the Edge District, the burgeoning restaurant and entertainment district where the York and James City county borders meet the city of Williamsburg. Photo by Mark Rhodes
Dec 31, 2021

Better together

“Cooperation” is a word Jim Noel uses a lot these days when speaking about the Greater Williamsburg region, which encompasses the city of Williamsburg and York and James City counties. As York County’s economic development director, Noel has watched as one of the most historically significant areas of the nation has worked to revive and […]

Alpine-X names Olympian Bode Miller as chief innovation officer
Dec 8, 2021

Alpine-X names Olympian Bode Miller as chief innovation officer

McLean based indoor snow sports resort developer Alpine-X LLC has named Olympic alpine ski racer Bode Miller its chief innovation officer, the company announced Wednesday. Miller, who has won six Olympic medals, owns consulting and professional services group M BAR W Enterprises LLC with Andy Wirth. “Alpine-X is advancing a creative, visionary and inclusive approach […]

Virginia Tech football center Brock Hoffman Photo by Natalee Waters
Nov 29, 2021

NIL no longer nil for college players

Now that the NCAA is allowing student athletes to make sponsorship deals and capitalize on their fame, Virginia Tech is working to ensure its students don’t get left behind or taken advantage of. The NCAA rule change, which went into effect July 1, allows athletes to profit from the use of their names, images and […]

Aug 29, 2021

Arts | Entertainment | Sports

TONY BENNETT DEAN AND MARKEL FAMILIES MEN’S HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, VIRGINIA CAVALIERS MEN’S BASKETBALL, CHARLOTTESVILLE The University of Virginia men’s basketball team fell victim to a positive COVID-19 test in March, forcing it to withdraw from the ACC Tournament — a “gut punch,” Bennett called it. The team was cleared in time to play in […]

Arts | Entertainment | Sports
Mar 24, 2021

Report: Snyder to purchase full control of Washington Football Team

Daniel Snyder is poised to purchase the remaining 40.5% of the Washington Football Team, which would give him full control of the NFL franchise, according to reporting by The New York Times on Wednesday. The Ashburn-based NFL’s team owners are expected to approve a waiver next week that would allow Snyder to take on an […]

Arts | Entertainment | Sports
Mar 5, 2021

Report: Washington Football Team probe recommends Snyder divest ownership

“The Sports Junkies,” a Washington, D.C.-based sports radio show, reported Friday that an attorney investigating the Washington Football Team has recommended majority owner Daniel Snyder divest his ownership of the NFL team. The show’s hosts at WJFK 106.7 FM The Fan said they received parts of a report written by Beth Wilkinson, the lawyer conducting […]

Jan 25, 2021

Washington Football Team is first NFL team to partner with sports betting company

The Ashburn-based Washington Football Team announced Monday a partnership with gaming company FanDuel Group to provide sports betting across the state. It’s the first NFL team to partner with an online sports bookmaker.  Through the partnership, which was approved by the Virginia Lottery last week, FanDuel will serve as the operational partner for a betting […]

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