Blacksburg, Lynchburg ranked among 2017’s Best Sports Cities Ian Price December 12, 2017 1 minute read A few localities in our region are ranked in a study of the Best Sports Cities in 2017. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: The full Wallethub study can be found here Share: Post navigation Previous: Shawn Hunter case delayed againNext: Amtrak passenger numbers are strong since Roanoke debut Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026