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Basset battled it out on the football field with Franklin County on Friday night.

Eagles singer Don Henley has filed a lawsuit seeking the return of his handwritten song notes and lyrics from the band’s hit “Hotel California” album.

The Las Vegas Sphere will be giving southern California vibes later this year when the Eagles take over the iconic venue for a four-weekend residency that starts on Friday, Sept. 20.

The Eagles claimed their seventh consecutive region crown in a shutout win over Giles.

JMU hires Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin as next men's head basketball coach

Virginia outlasts Boston College 66-60 in OT, will face NC State in ACC Tournament semifinal

The Auburn boys basketball team fell to the defending Class 1 state champs Lancaster 65-59 in the Siegel Center on the campus of VCU in Richmond.

A prosecution centered on the ownership of a cache of hand-drafted lyrics to Eagles hits like “Hotel California” was highly unusual from the start, but its end is even more unexpected.

Don Henley has examined handwritten drafts of lyrics to Eagles hits at a trial concerning his decade-long effort to reclaim the pages.

The Eagles' longtime manager says a never-published biography of the Eagles delved deeply into the superstar classic rock band's 1980 breakup.

Saturday resulted in the seventh-straight win for the Hokies and seventh-straight loss for the Eagles.

The Eagles softball and baseball programs each had three student-athletes committing to play at the college level.

The Cleveland Browns saw the best of Joe Flacco up close last season with the New York Jets.

Fourteen years ago, Tony Shalhoub said goodbye to one of his most beloved creations — the obsessive-compulsive private detective Adrian Monk.

Florida Gulf Coast's women's basketball team this season has 16 players on the roster and they're all listed as having the same position.

Auburn claimed its 5th consecutive while the Raiders claim their first in program history.

Will Levis has a quick turnaround to follow up an impressive debut.

The game’s final score was 18-10.

Franklin County battled it out with Staunton River in Friday night’s matchup.

The Eagles were determined to defend their home turf.

The Cavaliers continue to be competitive, but have yet to finish a game for victory.

A federal judge blocked two portions of North Carolina’s new abortion law from taking effect while a lawsuit continues.

Franklin County wins a wild one, 26-22.

DJ Lundy intercepted a pass to set up his own 1-yard touchdown run as No. 3 Florida State scored four unanswered touchdowns to build a 21-point lead and survive a late Boston College charge to win 31-29.

Magna Vista took the win, 41-21.

George Washington Danville is expecting a bounce back season this year.

The Eagles are moving from Class 6 down to the Class 5 ranks in 2023.

Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best of My Love” and sang and co-wrote the hit “Take It to the Limit,” has died at 77.

Auburn earns the POY and COY awards after winning its fourth consecutive softball title, a record for Virginia HS softball.

Lebanon's Nathan Phillips pitched a no-hitter against Auburn.

The Vikings posted a 1-0 victory while East Mont cruised to a 9-0 win over Northampton.

The Eagles outlasted the Hokies 11-7 in Durham.

Tishara Morehouse scored 20 points and distributed six assists as Florida Gulf Coast cruised to an 84-60 win over Liberty.

No. 6 Virginia was held to a season-low 32% shooting from the field.

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Virginia put the game away with a 16-4 second-half spurt.

Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.

The VMI basketball team fought its way to contention the entire contest but ultimately fell to host American University by a 69-61 score Tuesday night at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C.

Police in Wisconsin are seeking tips to help them solve the case of a bald eagle that was shot and injured.

Aaron Rodgers has won plenty of games throughout his career so it’s no surprise he’s been successful on Thursday nights, going 11-5.

In the Class 2 State Semifinals, Glenvar defeated Gate City 3-0. The Highlanders will face the winner of East Rockingham and Poquoson.

The Vikings fell to the Eagles 49-16.

Philadelphia sports fans came up empty the last time two teams from the City of Brotherly Love competed for a title at the same time.

Jalen Hurts and the undefeated Eagles are looking for the first 8-0 start in franchise history while the rest of Philadelphia is focused on beating another team from Houston.

Tom Brady hasn’t lost three straight games in 20 years.

The game’s final score was 35 to 26, William Fleming won.

Franklin County got another big effort from their star tailback in the win over William Byrd.

The game's final score was 35-23

Both teams entered tonight 2-2.

The Eagles lost to Salem by a single point last week. Tonight, the Spartans - home sweet home and it showed.

We start off with a celeb sighting - Charles Esten stopping by to see this matchup. That’s how you know it’s a big game!

Four hard-fought quarters later, Salem took the W after a tight match with Franklin County.

The Game of the Week’s final score was 21-17

The U.S. says it will give Ukraine 15 Scan Eagle surveillance drones, 40 mine-resistant vehicles, 2,000 anti-armor rounds and howitzer weapons to help Ukrainian forces regain territory and mount a counter-offensive against Russian invaders.

The Eagles are looking to replace a veteran offensive line that moved mountains in 2021.

A rock memorabilia dealer and two other men are charged with scheming to sell allegedly ill-gotten, handwritten lyrics to “Hotel California” and other hits by the Eagles.

Auburn and Glenvar girls team tennis both came out victorious in the State Championship on Thursday at Virginia Tech.

James River and Auburn played to a 3-3 draw in girls soccer.

The United States will stage a Rugby World Cup for the first time after being voted as the host of the men’s tournament in 2031 and the women’s tournament two years later.

The Eagles proved to be too much for the Hokies on Friday afternoon in College Park, Maryland.

One of WSLS-10 Sports Director John Appicello's ramblings struck a cord with Auburn high basketball fans.

Auburn returned to Richmond, and got to win their state title on the court after Covid took them off the court minutes before their final in 2020.

Carroll County girls also advanced to the Class 3 Championship.

Student athletes from Salem, Franklin County and GW-Danville high schools commit to continue their academic and athletic careers at the college level.

Darius McGhee dropped 48 points Saturday night to guide the Flames to a 78-75 victory.

Salem handled GW Danville to advance in the Class 4 playoffs.

The Eagles also extended their state-record winning streak to 74 games.

GW Danville cruised through the opening round of the playoffs on Friday night.

Franklin Co. Running Back Jahylen Lee set a school single game rushing record to earn Player of the Week honors.

We’ve reached the end of the regular season of football and now it’s time for the playoffs.

The Franklin County Eagles trailed by 15 points at halftime.

The Spartans took on the Eagles for some Tuesday night football.

Franklin County picked up its third win of the season on Friday night.

Grayson County picked up its fourth win of the season on Friday night.

In a Montgomery County battle, Eastern Montgomery proved superior on Friday night.

E.C. Glass led early and G.W. Danville didn’t let up.

The weight room has improved under coach J.R. Edwards and it’s led to more physicality. New to the coaching staff former Cave Spring head coach Tim Fulton--making an impression with the quarterbacks and receivers. The Eagles also return a 3-year starter under center and talented skill guys -- all reasons the Eagles hope to soar high this season.

A new-look Ireland passed an audition when it thrashed the United States 71-10 at Lansdowne Road.

After a rainy start to the morning, requiring the teams to move inside the Burrows-Burleson Tennis center at Virginia Tech, the Auburn girls tennis team won five games in straight sets to claim the Class 1 State Championship on Thursday.

Terriers ace pitcher Tyler Dean dished out 9 strikeouts in the first four innings.

It was a big day in Central and Southwest Virginia with student-athletes continuing their academic and athletic careers at the next level.

Jared Wright hit a 2-run home run in the first inning, while Preston Crowl delivered at the plate and on the mound.

The Hornets shutout the Eagles in game one, but came up short in game two.

No. 2 Lynchburg No. 7 Washington & Lee in two games Saturday, while No. 3 Roanoke College was upset by #6 Bridgewater.

The Rustburg Red Devils beat Hidden Valley Tuesday in the Class 3 Volleyball State Semifinals 3-1: 25-16, 27-25 (HV), 25-19, 25-21.

William Fleming focused on physicality as it faced off against Franklin County Friday night.

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The two teams are poised to reach the postseason in their respective regions.

Our week 6 1st and 10 Game of the Week matchup features two Blue Ridge District teams in William Fleming and Franklin County--two programs that have let the success in the classroom guide them in the right direction on the field.

The NHL has postponed three more Vancouver Canucks games due to COVID-19 issues.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. The Cavaliers beat the Eagles, 57-7. Lord Botetourt hands Franklin County its first lossIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

RIDGEWAY, Va. – G.W. Danville is on a tear and that continued on Friday night. After losing big in the season opener, the Eagles have outscored their following three opponents 141-20.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Cavaliers defeated the Eagles, 49-6. Lord Botetourt wins on the road against Staunton RiverIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

KENNESAW, Ga. – Making its 22nd conference tournament title game appearance in 25 years, Sunday at the KSU Convocation Center, No. 1 seed FGCU claimed its eighth ASUN Women’s Basketball Championship title with an 84-62 triumph over the Lady Flames. Lytle averaged 21.0 ppg for the three-game tournament, earning her third consecutive ASUN All-Tournament Team award. Tishara Morehouse (15 points, 5 assists) and Aaliyah Stanley (12 points) joined Bell on the all-tournament team. AdThe all-tournament team was rounded out by the duo of Lipscomb’s Dorie Harrison and North Florida’s Rhetta Moore.

Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – On Friday night, the Franklin County Eagles beat the Staunton River Golden Eagles, 45-21. Franklin County flies past Staunton River in 45-21 win A tale of two eaglesIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – Franklin County notched its second win of the season on Friday night. The Eagles beat the Terriers 41-26, with Franklin County outscoring William Byrd 20-6 in the second half.

Boston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston College men’s basketball game at Georgia Tech scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference said the postponement was due to the continued quarantines and contact tracing within the Boston College program. Boston College is 3-13 overall and 1-9 in the ACC. The Flyers are scheduled to face Boston on Sunday outdoors at Lake Tahoe as part of a league event.

RADFORD, Va. – The Radford men’s basketball team fell to Winthrop, 55-47, on Friday night inside the Dedmon Center. Radford held Winthrop to just 24.0 percent (6-for-25) shooting in the first 20 minutes, including a 0-for-7 stat line from long range. On the other end Radford shot 10.5 percent better (34.5 percent) and carried a four-point lead into halftime, 22-18. On the very next possession, a missed 3-pointer by Radford and a defensive rebound by Winthrop forced the Highlanders to foul with 25 seconds. AdStat of the GameAfter 25 second chance points a night ago for Winthrop, the Highlanders didn’t allow them to get any second chance points even though the team corralled 13 offensive rebounds.

The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Michigan’s men’s basketball game Thursday against Illinois has been postponed. That came after several positive tests for a new COVID-19 variant that transmits at a higher rate. Michigan said it expects to resume the men’s basketball season Feb. 14 at Wisconsin. ___The Boston College women’s basketball team is going back into a COVID shutdown for the second time in a month. The Atlantic Coast Conference postponed BC’s next two games after a positive test and contact tracing within the program.

ROANOKE, Va. – On senior night at William Fleming, Mickey Hardy’s Colonels paced themselves in a 59-43 victory over Franklin County. In Daleville, the highly touted Radford Bobcats put their show on the road, earning a 65-55 win over Lord Botetourt. The three-point machine, Cam Cormany, tallied 23 points in the win for the Bobcats. Other scores from Tuesday night included:BOYS SCORES:Cave Spring 66, William Byrd 43E.C. Glass 74, Heritage 10Nelson County 46, Altavista 36Northside 46, Glenvar 42Patrick County 58, GW-Danville 8Patrick Henry-Roanoke 64, Salem 43Timberlake Christian 46, Blue Ridge Christian 22William Fleming 45, Franklin County 34