Lane Casadonte

Sports Director at WTVR

richmond, virginia, united states

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6-time Virginia Sportscaster of the Year 8-time Virginia Association of Broadcasters award winner 3x Emmy winner 2014 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Sports Reporting Alumni Advisory Board for School of Communications at Plattsburgh State University Voting panel member for Heisman Trophy, John Wooden and Dudley awards Commercial and non-broadcast voice over talent

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VCU will not play at CarMax Park, Flying Squirrels say

RICHMOND, Va. — CarMax Park is on schedule to be ready for the Flying Squirrels opening day on April 7. But it may have one fewer tenant for its inaugural season. The team released a statement Friday afternoon announcing they are ending discussions with V... See more

wtvr.com•Lane Casadonte•Jan 9, 2026

JMU football returns home after historic season ends

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- The James Madison football team returned to Richmond International Airport Sunday evening after their College Football Playoff run ended with a loss to Oregon. The Dukes' charter flight landed at RIC just after 5 p.m., and players b... See more

wtvr.com•Lane Casadonte•Dec 22, 2025

Varina claims #1 spot on final 2025 CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll

RICHMOND, Va. — The Blue Devils took the top spot on the final CBS 6/910 The Fan High School Coaches Poll of 2025. Varina captured its second state championship in five years with a commanding 47-0 victory over Loudoun County in the Class 4 state final at... See more

wtvr.com•Lane Casadonte•Dec 16, 2025

JMU's Alonza Barnett III wins 2025 Dudley Award

RICHMOND, Va. — After guiding the JMU Dukes to their first ever appearance in the College Football Playoff, quarterback Alonza Barnett III was named the winner of the 2025 Bill Dudley Award, presented by the Touchdown Club of Richmond. “I want to give a s... See more

wtvr.com•Lane Casadonte•Dec 12, 2025

Tony Bennett, Michael Vick among 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductees

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class. The group consists of athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors, all chosen for their achievements and "lasting impact on sports in the Commonwealth." The 2026 c... See more

wtvr.com•Lane Casadonte•Dec 10, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, Communications at State University Of New York At PlattsburghGraduated: 1992

Associate Of Arts, Television at Herkimer County Community CollegeGraduated: 1989

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VCU will not play at CarMax Park, Flying Squirrels say

JMU football returns home after historic season ends

Varina claims #1 spot on final 2025 CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll

JMU's Alonza Barnett III wins 2025 Dudley Award

Tony Bennett, Michael Vick among 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductees

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VCU will not play at CarMax Park, Flying Squirrels say

JMU football returns home after historic season ends

Varina claims #1 spot on final 2025 CBS 6/910 The Fan high school football poll

JMU's Alonza Barnett III wins 2025 Dudley Award

Tony Bennett, Michael Vick among 2026 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductees

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