Hank Kurz Jr.., Author at Daily Hampshire Gazette

This combo of undated image provided by University of Virginia Athletics shows NCAA college football players, from left, Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry. The three Virginia football players were killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (University of Virginia Athletics via AP)

Coach: Slain Virginia football players ‘were all good kids’

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated Press, and Ben Finley Associated PressNovember 14, 2022

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting were remembered Monday by their head coach as “all good kids.”Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry were juniors returning to campus from…

William Byron (24) celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victory

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressApril 10, 2022

Chase Elliott talks with a team member prior to qualifying for Saturday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway Friday April 8, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Recipe for success at Martinsville: Beating and banging

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressApril 8, 2022April 8, 2022

Denny Hamlin drives during the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway on Sunday in Richmond, Va.

Denny Hamlin finally finds the Next Gen formula, wins at Richmond

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressApril 3, 2022

FILE - Sam Houston State head coach K.C. Keeler, center, is swarmed by his team after they defeated South Dakota State in the NCAA college FCS Football Championship in Frisco, Texas, in this Sunday May 16, 2021, file photo. Sam Houston State won 23-21. Keeler didn't ask his Sam Houston players to stick around long after they won the school's first FCS national championship last May, capping a long and draining season — physically and emotionally — because of the pandemic. He's also...

With short turnaround, FCS programs adjust practice regimens

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressAugust 19, 2021

FILE - In this March 24, 2019 file photo, NASCAR Cup Series driver Brad Keselowski greets fans during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va. Keselowski didn’t get the finish he hoped for last weekend of April 4, 2021, when NASCAR’s Cup Series ran on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the 2012 champion didn’t dwell too long on his 11th place finish. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

NASCAR, motorsports approach to virus vaccine varies greatly

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressApril 16, 2021

FILE - In this Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Virginia Commonwealth head coach Mike Rhoades, right, talks to Marcus Evans (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Legends Classic tournament in New York. The Rams have 25 wins and are the top seed in the Atlantic 10 men’s basketball tournament. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

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Top-seeded VCU seeking respect in A-10 Tournament

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressMarch 12, 2019

Brad Keselowski (2) drives into turn one during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series playoff race at Richmond

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 22, 2018September 22, 2018

Dale Earnhardt Jr., right, talks with Elliott Sadler prior to qualifying for the Xfinity Series auto race at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Earnhardt, Logano facing win or else scenario at Richmond

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressSeptember 8, 2017

High School & Youth

US high school federation calls for pitch limits in 2017; rule will not affect Massachusetts players

by Hank Kurz Jr.. Associated PressJuly 14, 2016