Jami Frankenberry
@JamiVP
Sports Editor at The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press
Happy Father's Day. I wrote a little something about my dad. pilotonline.com/2023/06/17/fra…
An all-time favorite spot: @ChathamAnglers Veterans Field. Beautiful evening on Cape Cod. UVA’s Henry Ford (2026 transfer to Tennessee) is on the Chatham roster but not playing tonight.

𝗕𝗘𝗡 𝗠𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗘. With the 351st pick in the 2025 @MLB Draft, the @Nationals select Ben Moore of @ODUBaseball. ☀️⚾️
Ethan Holliday, brother of Jackson Holliday, is off to Colorado after being selected 4th overall! 👏
Larry Rubama: Pernell ‘Sweetpea’ Whitaker Day will honor Norfolk’s legendary boxer trib.al/9cnYaNV
Thijs De Ridder has “all the tools to be an NBA player,” and the enthusiasm about his eventual arrival at #UVA was evident Tuesday. pilotonline.com/2025/07/08/dav…
Nice synergy for #UVa hoops. De Ridder announces yesterday, Ryan Odom huddles with media later today. pilotonline.com/2025/07/07/bel…
#UVA's Tony Elliott: "The high school guys in our program, they want to win, so they’re very open to the acquisition of talent, and now was the time to capitalize (in the transfer portal) ..."
Summer football morsels on #Hokies’ early tests, Michael Vick’s debut, #UVA’s transfers, JMU’s visit to Liberty, another thorny ODU schedule, and a possible W&M-HU farewell. pilotonline.com/2025/07/07/dav…
Welcome to Norfolk, Silas! 💪🏼 Catcher Silas Ardoin has been promoted to Triple-A Norfolk from Double-A Chesapeake!
Oscar Smith three-star cornerback Jayden Covil announces he’ll play at Virginia. pilotonline.com/2025/07/06/osc…
One of the most impactful days of my life - the day I decided to become a Monarch. And it has been a lifelong decision!!! Man, am I thankful for the blessing that is Old Dominion University today and everyday. Circa Spring of 1991 #WeUp
Oscar Smith star wide receiver Travis Johnson committed to Michigan. Johnson, 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, had nearly 40 offers before narrowing his list of suitors to Michigan, Penn State, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana and Virginia Tech.
⚾️ Meet the 2025 All-Tidewater baseball teams by @LHRubama: pilotonline.com/2025/07/03/202…
Norfolk State’s season opener under Michael Vick will be in prime time on national TV trib.al/wPzJ9rx
Hard-throwing Keagan Gillies, 27, joins Norfolk Tides on the way up after Futures Game nod, @DavidHallVP writes. pilotonline.com/2025/07/03/har…
Special few days in Minneapolis and Greensboro, accepting awards from @APSE_sportmedia for beat writing and @NSMASportsMedia for 2025 SC Sportswriter of the Year. I really do enjoy my job and this business as a whole, and it’s a honor to be recognized by these great orgs
"He viewed athletics as a vibrant part of the college experience, and it resonated with a lot of people." On former #UVA president Jim Ryan's impact on the Cavaliers: pilotonline.com/2025/07/02/dav…
"I think we were all struck by Ryan Odom's insistence on pace." UVA coaches had the chance to talk with Rick Carlisle and Mike D'Antoni, both known for uptempo offenses in the NBA. @ByDavidTeel gives his observations from watching the Cavaliers on the latest Hoos On Podcast⬇️
🚨Hoos On Podcast with @ByDavidTeel! Behind the Scenes of UVA Basketball: ⚔️UVA Alumni Involved Early 🏀How Odom is Building Chemistry 🇧🇪International Update 💨UVA Offense and Carlisle/D'Antoni Influence Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beh… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2HUkfr…
Sun Belt executives held meetings today over expansion, but no decision is imminent, sources tell @YahooSports. The league will continue discussions on adding a member or staying at 13 schools. Several possible expansion targets were discussed, most notably Louisiana Tech.
🚨Hoos On Podcast with @ByDavidTeel! Behind the Scenes of UVA Basketball: ⚔️UVA Alumni Involved Early 🏀How Odom is Building Chemistry 🇧🇪International Update 💨UVA Offense and Carlisle/D'Antoni Influence Listen on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beh… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2HUkfr…
“There’s no one better than Ryan at connecting players and a team. … He gets young men to sit in a room and be vulnerable and talk about their feelings and emotions in ways I (haven’t) seen before."
Spent several hours with Ryan Odom and the #UVA basketball program last week as players, coaches and alumni connected with one another. “This is the first job that I’ve accepted where the place is in my heart.” pilotonline.com/2025/06/29/dav…