Sports Editor

Jami Frankenberry

Jami Frankenberry, Sports Editor, directs coverage for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press, including the sports department’s web sites and social media. An ODU grad, he was a sports writer at The Winchester (Va.) star before joining The Pilot in 2000.

On the field, RHP Jacob Webb joined the Tides on Sunday for a rehab assignment. Webb, who was dealing with right elbow inflammation, is working his way back to the majors after registering two saves and 12 holds with a 3.08 ERA in the Orioles' bullpen.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Sports |
This week at Harbor Park: Jackson Holliday bobblehead night highlights latest homestand

September 2, 2024 at 11:52 a.m.

On the field, RHP Jacob Webb joined the Tides on Sunday for a rehab assignment. Webb, who was dealing with right elbow inflammation, is working his way back to the...

The season openers for most local high school teams are Thursday and Friday, and every team has a clean slate.

757Teamz Football |
757Teamz Extra newsletter preview: It’s kickoff time!

August 29, 2024 at 4:50 p.m.

The season openers for most local high school teams are Thursday and Friday, and every team has a clean slate.

Heinicke will be one of two former ODU quarterbacks on the Chargers' roster: Stone Smartt, who has converted to tight end, is in his third season with LA.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

College Sports |
Atlanta Falcons trade former ODU star Taylor Heinicke to LA Chargers, reports say

August 28, 2024 at 11:07 p.m.

Heinicke will be one of two former ODU quarterbacks on the Chargers' roster: Stone Smartt, who has converted to tight end, is in his third season with LA.

Heinicke started in Atlanta's final exhibition game against Jacksonville on Friday, a 31-0 loss. He completed 8 of 17 passes for 81 yards against the Jaguars' first-team defense.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

College Sports |
Former ODU star Taylor Heinicke survives NFL cutdown day, makes Atlanta Falcons’ 53-man roster

August 27, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

Heinicke started in Atlanta's final exhibition game against Jacksonville on Friday, a 31-0 loss. He completed 8 of 17 passes for 81 yards against the Jaguars' first-team defense.

The defending Class 5 state champion Commodores are riding a 22-game district winning streak and have a roster bolstered by commits headed to the SEC, ACC and Big Ten.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

757Teamz Football |
757Teamz football top 15: Will Maury go wire-to-wire again this season?

August 27, 2024 at 2:41 p.m.

The defending Class 5 state champion Commodores are riding a 22-game district winning streak and have a roster bolstered by commits headed to the SEC, ACC and Big Ten.

Each week, we'll deliver highlights of our exclusive content for high school football season all in one place — your inbox.

757Teamz Football |
Sign up for 757Teamz Extra, a high school sports newsletter

August 30, 2024 at 8:31 a.m.

Each week, we'll deliver highlights of our exclusive content for high school football season all in one place — your inbox.

Cade Povich and Coby Mayo have returned to the Tides from Baltimore, and former MLB All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks is on a rehab assignment for the Red Sox.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Sports |
This week at Harbor Park: Turn Back the Clock Night highlights Norfolk Tides’ series vs. Worcester

August 19, 2024 at 2:02 p.m.

Cade Povich and Coby Mayo have returned to the Tides from Baltimore, and former MLB All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks is on a rehab assignment for the Red Sox.

Among the team's rules: No stepping out of the batter's box; no bunting "because bunting sucks"; batters can steal first on a wild pitch or passed ball; if a fan catches a foul ball, it's an out.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Sports |
The Savannah Bananas are playing three sold-out games Harbor Park. What can fans expect?

August 16, 2024 at 8:13 a.m.

Among the team's rules: No stepping out of the batter's box; no bunting "because bunting sucks"; batters can steal first on a wild pitch or passed ball; if a fan...

Ven Poole, a Raleigh, North Carolina resident, reeled in the white marlin — the tournament's first white marlin catch since 2022 — at about 8:44 a.m. Tuesday. Then the waiting began as the tournament's 317 other boats fished off the Ocean City, Maryland, coast in a quest to unseat Waste Knot.

Outdoors |
North Carolina boat wins top prize of nearly $3.7 million at White Marlin Open

August 11, 2024 at 1:41 p.m.

Ven Poole, a Raleigh, North Carolina resident, reeled in the white marlin — the tournament's first white marlin catch since 2022 — at about 8:44 a.m. Tuesday. Then the waiting...

Catch 23, a boat owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and based in Jupiter, Florida, leads the dolphin category with a 32.5-pound catch on Tuesday with a potential prize of more than $124,000. Angler Patrick Field, of Stuart, Florida, reeled in the fish.

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

Outdoors |
Michael Jordan-owned boat leads dolphin division as 62 boats fish on White Marlin Open’s final day

August 10, 2024 at 1:25 p.m.

Catch 23, a boat owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan and based in Jupiter, Florida, leads the dolphin category with a 32.5-pound catch on Tuesday with a potential prize of...

All Stories

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY

SUBSCRIBER ONLY