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West Virginia celebrates the return of EA Sports College Football 25

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July 22, 2024

West Virginia celebrates the return of EA Sports College Football 25

MORGANTOWN, W.Va (WDTV) – The highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 is here as fans across the country will play as their favorite school.

Whether your a viewer or a fan in the stands WVU football is as exhilarating as it gets. But as of midnight eastern time July. 19 College Football fans across the country can see Milan Puskar Stadium in full next-gen gaming form on EA Sports College Football 25.

This is the first time since 2013 gamers across America can use the Mountaineers likeness on their PlayStation or Xbox consoles.

“I think the fanbase has been wanting this nostalgia so for it to come back is amazing,” said West Virginia Director of Esports Josh Steger.

“People have been playing this before it ended in 2014 but now there is this full generation of kids that never played this game and never have been introduced so this is the first time experiencing it and I think it is something the community has been missing for a long time.”

The main reason why the game discontinued all these years is due to a lawsuit made by former players against the EA Sports developers over the use of their likeness. Legends of the game like former Quarterback Geno smith and Wide Receiver Tavon Austin did not see a dime or their name in the game.

Due to the Supreme Court ruling in 2021 that found the NCAA had violated antitrust laws by stopping student athletes from making any money the WVU stars of today can now get paid in full from College Football 25.

“It’s so many hours that I probably spent growing up on NCAA football 14 with Denard Robinson,” said West Virginia Quarterback Garrett Greene.

“Just so many great memories with my childhood friends on that game so it’s cool for me to be in the game and to have my buddies play with me is very special. I think it will be really cool to run our offense and different playbooks for different teams. So I think it will be very cool to run our offense and teach my buddies how to play Quarterback. It will be cool that some little kid maybe in Tallahassee or wherever is going to play as me.”

For the game itself there are so many ways you can experience the thrill of College Football right in your living room. Steger says this is a make or break game for EA Sports but feels confident this was worth the long wait by the fans.

“Now you can put a name with the number and you don’t have to speculate,” said Steger.

“Players now, how NFL players have done in the past, they can literally just go oh wait a second this is my rating! This is really good. Especially for parents who are trying to get their kids into sports or football and they can say hey look it’s Garrett Greene and the kid can actually tell it’s Garrett Greene.”

For the game itself there are so many ways you can experience the thrill of College Football right in your living room. Steger says this is a make or break game for EA sports but feels confident this was worth the long wait by the fans.

“I’ve been waiting like ten years for this game so I’ve been playing this 14 game ever since it came until now and I heard about the new game and I’m excited,” fan Kevin Kiser said.

“I’ve waited forever ten years in the making,” fan Caleb Dennison said.

“My Xbox 360 better get ready to take a break because I bought a PlayStation 5 just for this game so I’m really excited. I pre-ordered it and got the homecoming edition with the locker, jersey, and football in it and I’m ready to take the Mountaineers to the championship finally.”

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What to know about inauguration-related events in Virginia this weekend – WTOP News

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January 16, 2026

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What to know about inauguration-related events in Virginia this weekend – WTOP News

Virginia’s capital city will make way this weekend for a host of events related to the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger, who will become the first woman to serve as the state’s governor.

Richmond, Virginia, will make way this weekend for a host of events related to the inauguration of Abigail Spanberger, who will become the first woman to serve as the state’s governor.

Events are scheduled Friday through Sunday, some of which are open to the public and some of which are ticketed.

The theme of the weekend’s events is “United for Virginia’s Future,” a slogan which Spanberger’s team says reflects the deep pride and collective strength that will move the state forward.

Friday’s events

Made in Virginia Market, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., 17th Street Market (100 N 17th St., Richmond, Virginia)

The market is open to the public and will include performances by Pusha T, ELONCE, SynHERgi, Holy River and TeezySoDope.

More than 40 Virginia artisans, small businesses and food vendors will pack the market and offer a wide array of products, eats, art, games and more. Details are available on the Spanberger Inaugural Committee website.

Welcome reception, Friday evening, Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Tickets are required to attend the reception, which will be hosted by Spanberger and her husband, Virginia’s incoming first gentleman, Adam Spanberger.

Saturday’s events

Interfaith prayer breakfast, Saturday morning, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Spanberger and her husband will host a breakfast ahead of the inauguration ceremony to bring together Virginians from different faith backgrounds. Admission to the event is by invitation only.

Inauguration ceremony, noon, Virginia State Capitol

The main event will be held at noon, outdoors on the South Portico of the state Capitol. During the historic ceremony, Spanberger, Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones will be sworn in.

While the event is free, tickets were awarded by a lottery. Winners have been selected and notified. The ceremony will be livestreamed on WTOP.com when it begins.

Inaugural parade, following inauguration ceremony, Capitol Square in Richmond

More than 25 groups from across Virginia will march through Capitol Square in Richmond immediately following the inaugural ceremony. The parade is open to attendees of the ceremony.

A full list of parade participants is available on the Spanberger Inaugural Committee website.

Inaugural ball, doors open at 6:30 p.m., program begins 8:15 p.m., Richmond Main Street Station

Tickets are required to attend the inaugural ball, which will be hosted by the Spanbergers. The celebration will feature live performances, food and libations.

Sunday’s events

First gentleman’s breakfast, Sunday morning, Science Museum of Virginia

Pancakes are on the menu for Sunday morning’s breakfast, which is intended to allow incoming first gentleman Adam Spanberger to introduce himself to his fellow Virginians. Tickets are required to attend.

Executive Mansion open house, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Virginia Executive Mansion

Sunday’s open house at the Executive Mansion, as the name implies, is open to the public. However, entry into the governor’s residence is first come, first served.

Guests are invited to enter at the Capitol Square entrance.

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Former NBA star arrested in Virginia on robbery, assault charges

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January 15, 2026

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Former NBA star arrested in Virginia on robbery, assault charges

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Former NBA guard Delonte West was arrested last month in connection to an assault and robbery in Fairfax County, Virginia, according to police.

On Dec. 21 around 6:36 a.m., a person reported that they were assaulted and robbed by West, the Fairfax County Police Department said. Officers found him nearby, and he was arrested.

The 42-year-old faces charges of robbery and assault. Police did not give the exact amount of money that West stole, but confirmed it was less than $50.

He was released from jail on a $1,000 bond.

Delonte West, 40, was arrested in Fairfax County, Virginia, according to police on June 6, 2024. (Fairfax County Police Department)

This is not the first encounter that West had with Fairfax County police. In June 2024, West was arrested after a brief police chase, where officers said they had to administer Narcan.

SEE | Former NBA player Delonte West arrested after chase, suspected drug overdose in Virginia

At that time, he was issued a warrant for violation of conditions of release and charged with resisting arrest.

West, a Maryland native, was also at the center of a case in 2020 when he got into a fight with a friend after the two were kicked out of MGM.

The case gained attention after a Prince George’s County police officer recorded and allegedly posted a video of West in handcuffs after the fight.

READ | Md. cop suspended, accused of filming, posting former NBA player Delonte West in handcuffs

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While in the NBA, West played for the Boston Celtics, and the Seattle SuperSonics, who later relocated and were renamed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to General Assembly

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January 15, 2026

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Youngkin touts economic, education gains in final address to General Assembly

In his final State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday evening, outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin offered a sweeping defense of his four-year tenure, arguing that Virginia is stronger economically, fiscally and educationally than when he took office in January 2022, as he prepares to hand power to Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in as the state’s 75th governor this weekend.Speaking before a joint session of the General Assembly, Youngkin framed his farewell address as both a victory lap and a warning — praising bipartisan cooperation where it occurred, but urging lawmakers not to undo core policies he credits for economic growth, particularly right-to-work laws, tax cuts and his administration’s approach to energy and education.

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