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National

Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor...

Josef Newgarden gives Roger Penske his 19th win in dramatic Indianapolis 500

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press
The Indy 500 rolls off Sunday for its 107th running with one of the largest crowds in more than three decades.

Animals

Churchill Downs

2 horses die from injuries at Churchill Downs, bringing total to 12 at home of Kentucky Derby

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two horses have died the past two days following injuries at Churchill Downs, the 11th and 12th fatalities over the past month at the home of the Kentucky Derby.

High School

Salem RB Peyton Lewis scores a touchdown during the 2022 season.

Salem 2024 RB Peyton Lewis commits to Tennessee

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Anthony Romano
In his junior season at Salem, the 4-star back rushed for 1,560 yards and 17 touchdowns.

College

Hornets douse head coach Lucas Jones after Lynchburg's super regional win over Shenandoah.

Lynchburg rallies late vs. Shenandoah to reach first DIII baseball championship

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Lynchburg Athletics
Avery Neaves hit a two-run go-ahead home run to left field in the 8th inning to pull the Hornets ahead.

High School

Friday High School Playoff Scoreboard

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Scores and highlights from around the Roanoke Valley

News

WDBJ7 honored by Virginia Broadcasters Association

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:45 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
Awards will be presented at a convention in Virginia Beach in June.

High School

Auburn baseball, softball tally shutouts in Region 1C quarterfinals

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Both district champs will play in Monday’s region semifinals.

Education

William Byrd grad wins 37th Don Holliday Scholarship

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:11 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
In total, the board has awarded more than $520,000 in scholarships.

Sports

Charity golf tournament raises thousands for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:06 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
To date, the tournament had raised $2.1 million to support Boys & Girls Club facilities.

Sports

Carolina Panthers announce dates, times for preseason games

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:32 AM EDT
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By Michael Owens
The Carolina Panthers announced more details about the team’s upcoming preseason games on Thursday.
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Sports

Knights, Patriots among VHSL boys lacrosse region finalists

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
E.C. Glass boys, Rockbridge County, Salem girls also advance to region championships

Sports

Hometown Sports Extra Ep. 4 - Rail Yard Dawgs Announcer Mitch Stewart

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Lord Botetourt High School alum Mitch Stewart had a bird’s eye view of every game in Roanoke’s run to a President’s Cup championship!

High School

North Cross School student-athletes commit to colleges

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Joe Dashiell
North Cross School recognized its student-athletes Tuesday afternoon, as eight seniors signed to play sports at the college level.

Community

College athletes shoot baskets and layups with Roanoke’s Minnick School students

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Isabella Ledonne
Players from VCU, UNCG and Synergy Technical played alongside students with disabilities.

Sports

Tiger Woods withdraws from US Open

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By CNN Newsource staff
The U.S. Golf Association’s Monday announcement comes after the 47-year-old Woods missed last week’s PGA Championship.

Sports

NASCAR reportedly looking into derogatory comments made on Bubba Wallace’s radio following race

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By Travis Leder
Someone reportedly keyed into Bubba Wallace's team radio to make offensive comments following Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race in North Carolina.

Sports

LeBron questions retirement after Lakers are eliminated

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
James set a personal record with 31 points in the first half, but he missed two potential tying shots in the final minute as the Nuggets ended the Lakers’ season with a 113-111 victory.

Sports

Carmelo Anthony retires from NBA, after 19-year career, NCAA title, 3 Olympic gold medals

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:55 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Anthony, who was not in the NBA this season, retires as the No. 9 scorer in league history.

Recreation

Family Field Trips: VIRginia International Raceway offers more beyond the track

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Kate Capodanno
VIRginia International Raceway is revved up for its events this season, but there’s more than just the track to enjoy at the resort.

Sports

Pate, Mawhinney win at 39th Scott Robertson Memorial

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 11:00 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Zabe Shores and Grace Carter won the 14 and under divisions to cap off the three-day tournament.

College

UVA Men’s Tennis wins back-to-back national championships

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Marty Hudtloff
UVA beats Ohio State 4-0

Sports

National Treasure crosses finish line 1st at Preakness, hours after other Baffert horse euthanized

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 10:34 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Bob Baffert’s National Treasure has won the Preakness Stakes, hours after another of the Hall of Famer's horses was euthanized on the track with a racing injury

Community

Hustle for the Homeless 5k fundraises approximately $20,000

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
The race helps raise money for the Least of These Ministries. The group helps provide a safe space for people without shelter.

Memorial

UVA graduation honors Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Kaitlyn Dillon
Three late University of Virginia football players were honored at the spring commencement ceremony on May 20.

7@four

WATCH: 7@four previews North Wilkesboro All-Star Race

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
See Logan and Melissa host a special on-location edition of 7@four from the speedway.

Sports

Jim Brown, all-time NFL great and social activist, dead at 87

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Brown, the unstoppable running back who retired at the peak of his brilliant career to become an actor as well as a prominent civil rights advocate during the 1960s, has died. He was 87.

Sports

First Mission scratched from Preakness by vet 36 hours before Triple Crown race

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:48 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Godolphin, which owns the horse, announced the scratch early Friday, saying vets identified a left hind issue.

Sports

Liberty softball coach returns to alma mater UCLA for NCAA regional

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 6:05 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
They play San Diego State on Friday at 11 p.m. eastern.

Sports

39th annual Scott Robertson Memorial tournament returns to Roanoke Country Club

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Over the course of the weekend, 32 states and 11 different countries will be represented in the field.

Community

United Way of Martinsville and Henry County participates in NASCAR Day Giveathon

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 4:32 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
The 75-hour event was created this year in honor of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary.

Sports

Peacock to exclusively carry NFL playoff game in first for streaming service

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:34 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
Under the NFL's 11-year contract with NBCUniversal that began this season, Peacock also has an exclusive regular-season game.

Sports

JMU football alum Ben DiNucci signs with Denver Broncos

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
Former James Madison quarterback Ben DiNucci is returning to the NFL. On Monday, DiNucci’s agent confirmed that he has signed with the Denver Broncos.

College

Virginia Tech, Liberty softball teams hit the road for NCAA Regional Tournament

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
Virginia Tech heads to Athens where Georgia hosts, while Liberty travels to California for UCLA's regional.

Sports

Martha Stewart lands historic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By CNN Newsource
Stewart revealed her cover shot on Monday’s “Today Show” saying, “I like that picture.”

College

Hokies, Flames earn NCAA softball tournament bids

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 9:42 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Virginia Tech will play in the Athens regional, while Liberty heads to Los Angeles.

College

JMU lacrosse escapes past Maryland 16-15, advances to Elite Eight

Updated: May. 14, 2023 at 9:40 PM EDT
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By Peri Sheinin
JMU lacrosse advances to the Elite Eight for the ninth time in program history.

College

No. 2 Virginia handles Richmond in soggy NCAA lacrosse tournament opener

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
With the win, the Cavaliers advance to next weekend’s quarterfinals in Albany, N.Y.

Sports

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 1:48 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer
The seven-time All-Star, who missed the entire 2022 season, finished with 10 points and three rebounds in a WNBA preseason game.

Sports

7@four: All Elite Wrestling makes SW Virginia debut

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
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By WDBJ7 Staff
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) brings their “House Rules” tour to the Salem Civic Center on Saturday, May 13 at 7 p.m.

Sports

Commanders’ record sale agreed to by Snyder family, Harris group that includes Magic Johnson

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The sides announced the deal in a joint statement Friday.

College

Former coach Beamer receives medal and standing ovation at Virginia Tech’s commencement

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Patsy Montesinos
Congratulations, Coach!

College

Randolph-Macon sweeps Roanoke to win ODAC softball title

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
The Yellow Jackets rallied with two runs in the top of the sixth to capture second championship.

High School

George Washington High School celebrates opening of long-awaited track facility

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
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By Makayla Shelton
It gives the students a place to host home track meets for the first time in 23 years.

Business News

Pulaski County’s Motor Mile Speedway gets new name

Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
The Motor Mile Speedway in Pulaski County is now Pulaski County Motorsports Park.

High School

Two Roanoke Catholic students commit to college athletics

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By Brittany Morgan
One will play softball at Elon University, while the other will swim for the University of Mary Washington

Sports

Carolina Panthers announce opponents for 2023 season

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:55 PM EDT
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By Freeman Stoddard
The Carolina Panthers are releasing the team’s schedule for the 2023 season on Thursday, but they’ve already announced who they’ll be playing.

Sports

May 8 declared Rail Yard Dawgs Day

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Pat Thomas
“It’s been an incredible tribute to our organization."

Sports

Vida Blue, who led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 6:49 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A six-time All-Star and three-time 20-game winner, Blue helped pitch the Swingin’ A’s, as Charley Finley’s colorful, mustachioed team was known, to consecutive World Series titles from 1972-74

Sports

Mage wins star-crossed Kentucky Derby amid 7th death

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 9:52 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A crowd of about 150,000 is expected to jam Churchill Downs to wager and watch the Derby.

Sports

Rail Yard Dawgs celebrate President’s Cup championship with parade in Roanoke

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
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By Anthony Romano
Dawgs fans flocked back to the Berglund Center to coronate the champions.
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