John Shifflett
@johnshifflett.bsky.social
Sports journalist free agent looking for the next adventure. Previous stops: The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Virginia), The Idaho Statesman (Boise, Idaho), The Coloradoan (Fort Collins, Colorado), Culpeper (Virginia) Star-Exponent.
Cavalier GameDay page for UVa vs. Stanford.
* How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53
* Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2
* Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een
It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.
* How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53
* Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2
* Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een
It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.
September 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Cavalier GameDay page for UVa vs. Stanford.
* How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53
* Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2
* Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een
It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.
* How to watch: tinyurl.com/yzzbjf53
* Keys: tinyurl.com/4zczxbh2
* Matchups: tinyurl.com/ydxu4een
It is part of a 14-page Daily Progress weekend sports section that also has high school, JMU, Virginia Tech and NFL coverage.
“It’s really special to be able to not only play at a course that I call one of my home courses, but to win as well.”
Former #UVa golfer Skylar Sload women's the 100th VSGA Women's Amateur at Keswick Hall.
Story: tinyurl.com/mtrdxbue
Photos: tinyurl.com/nvrp3zk8
Former #UVa golfer Skylar Sload women's the 100th VSGA Women's Amateur at Keswick Hall.
Story: tinyurl.com/mtrdxbue
Photos: tinyurl.com/nvrp3zk8
July 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“It’s really special to be able to not only play at a course that I call one of my home courses, but to win as well.”
Former #UVa golfer Skylar Sload women's the 100th VSGA Women's Amateur at Keswick Hall.
Story: tinyurl.com/mtrdxbue
Photos: tinyurl.com/nvrp3zk8
Former #UVa golfer Skylar Sload women's the 100th VSGA Women's Amateur at Keswick Hall.
Story: tinyurl.com/mtrdxbue
Photos: tinyurl.com/nvrp3zk8
Coming in Tuesday's Daily Progress print edition, coverage of Western Albemarle winning VHSL state championships in girls lacrosse and girls soccer.
June 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Coming in Tuesday's Daily Progress print edition, coverage of Western Albemarle winning VHSL state championships in girls lacrosse and girls soccer.
Inside today's Daily Progress, state championship pages for the Western Albemarle (Class 3) and Charlottesville (Class 4) boys tennis teams.
June 14, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Inside today's Daily Progress, state championship pages for the Western Albemarle (Class 3) and Charlottesville (Class 4) boys tennis teams.
ICYMI
* Where things currently stand in Mississippi State's pursuit of Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor: tinyurl.com/2s454a5e
* Former UVa interim men's basketball coach Ron Sanchez is named associate head coach at Baylor. tinyurl.com/yc863uhp
* Where things currently stand in Mississippi State's pursuit of Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor: tinyurl.com/2s454a5e
* Former UVa interim men's basketball coach Ron Sanchez is named associate head coach at Baylor. tinyurl.com/yc863uhp
May 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
ICYMI
* Where things currently stand in Mississippi State's pursuit of Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor: tinyurl.com/2s454a5e
* Former UVa interim men's basketball coach Ron Sanchez is named associate head coach at Baylor. tinyurl.com/yc863uhp
* Where things currently stand in Mississippi State's pursuit of Virginia baseball coach Brian O'Connor: tinyurl.com/2s454a5e
* Former UVa interim men's basketball coach Ron Sanchez is named associate head coach at Baylor. tinyurl.com/yc863uhp
“What goes better than wine and golfing?”
This week at Keswick Hall, local winemakers enjoyed the blend of their industry and one of their favorite pastimes during the second annual Winemakers Golf Tournament.
Story: tinyurl.com/dp5fvwpb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4ehj2d3y
This week at Keswick Hall, local winemakers enjoyed the blend of their industry and one of their favorite pastimes during the second annual Winemakers Golf Tournament.
Story: tinyurl.com/dp5fvwpb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4ehj2d3y
May 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
“What goes better than wine and golfing?”
This week at Keswick Hall, local winemakers enjoyed the blend of their industry and one of their favorite pastimes during the second annual Winemakers Golf Tournament.
Story: tinyurl.com/dp5fvwpb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4ehj2d3y
This week at Keswick Hall, local winemakers enjoyed the blend of their industry and one of their favorite pastimes during the second annual Winemakers Golf Tournament.
Story: tinyurl.com/dp5fvwpb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4ehj2d3y
The Daily Progress, six years ago today.
April 9, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Daily Progress, six years ago today.
The 2024-25 All Central Virginia girls swimming and diving team. tinyurl.com/4dn4e26w
April 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The 2024-25 All Central Virginia girls swimming and diving team. tinyurl.com/4dn4e26w
After reaching the state title game last season, the Miller School team faced high expectations this year. So far, the Mavericks are delivering. Miller has won six in a row, including Thursday's 10-0 win over STAB.
Story: tinyurl.com/2n84j4km
Photos: tinyurl.com/p2e4dnmk
Story: tinyurl.com/2n84j4km
Photos: tinyurl.com/p2e4dnmk
March 28, 2025 at 1:06 PM
After reaching the state title game last season, the Miller School team faced high expectations this year. So far, the Mavericks are delivering. Miller has won six in a row, including Thursday's 10-0 win over STAB.
Story: tinyurl.com/2n84j4km
Photos: tinyurl.com/p2e4dnmk
Story: tinyurl.com/2n84j4km
Photos: tinyurl.com/p2e4dnmk
"In my opinion, this is the best dynasty in college sports, period.”
The UVa women's swimming and diving dynasty continues as the Cavaliers win their fifth consecutive national championship. tinyurl.com/2p8twk2t
The UVa women's swimming and diving dynasty continues as the Cavaliers win their fifth consecutive national championship. tinyurl.com/2p8twk2t
March 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"In my opinion, this is the best dynasty in college sports, period.”
The UVa women's swimming and diving dynasty continues as the Cavaliers win their fifth consecutive national championship. tinyurl.com/2p8twk2t
The UVa women's swimming and diving dynasty continues as the Cavaliers win their fifth consecutive national championship. tinyurl.com/2p8twk2t
Some good reads on Chance Mallory ahead of his commitment announcement.
* Mallory has the talent to 'elevate' Cavaliers (from when he originally committed to #UVa in September). tinyurl.com/3cwdxc88
* Athlete Spotlight from his junior season: tinyurl.com/yy5x8s6c
* Mallory has the talent to 'elevate' Cavaliers (from when he originally committed to #UVa in September). tinyurl.com/3cwdxc88
* Athlete Spotlight from his junior season: tinyurl.com/yy5x8s6c
March 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Some good reads on Chance Mallory ahead of his commitment announcement.
* Mallory has the talent to 'elevate' Cavaliers (from when he originally committed to #UVa in September). tinyurl.com/3cwdxc88
* Athlete Spotlight from his junior season: tinyurl.com/yy5x8s6c
* Mallory has the talent to 'elevate' Cavaliers (from when he originally committed to #UVa in September). tinyurl.com/3cwdxc88
* Athlete Spotlight from his junior season: tinyurl.com/yy5x8s6c
Albemarle athletes Sara Czirjak and Vincent Popovsky found themselves in a familiar place, the top of the podium, at the VHSL Class 5 state swimming and diving championships. tinyurl.com/mr4bpe9f
March 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Albemarle athletes Sara Czirjak and Vincent Popovsky found themselves in a familiar place, the top of the podium, at the VHSL Class 5 state swimming and diving championships. tinyurl.com/mr4bpe9f
No. 1 Maryland used dominant performances in the first and fourth quarters to take down the No. 18 #UVa men's lacrosse team in front of the largest crowd of the season at Klöckner Stadium.
Recap: tinyurl.com/22cn6znb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4w6tr3ms
Recap: tinyurl.com/22cn6znb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4w6tr3ms
March 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
No. 1 Maryland used dominant performances in the first and fourth quarters to take down the No. 18 #UVa men's lacrosse team in front of the largest crowd of the season at Klöckner Stadium.
Recap: tinyurl.com/22cn6znb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4w6tr3ms
Recap: tinyurl.com/22cn6znb
Photos: tinyurl.com/4w6tr3ms
The Albemarle boys basketball team rolls past Riverbend to reach the VHSL Class 5 state semifinals for the second straight year.
Story: tinyurl.com/yeh72sjy
Photos: tinyurl.com/7dhnn74b
Story: tinyurl.com/yeh72sjy
Photos: tinyurl.com/7dhnn74b
March 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Albemarle boys basketball team rolls past Riverbend to reach the VHSL Class 5 state semifinals for the second straight year.
Story: tinyurl.com/yeh72sjy
Photos: tinyurl.com/7dhnn74b
Story: tinyurl.com/yeh72sjy
Photos: tinyurl.com/7dhnn74b
Making final edits to The Daily Progress’ new book on the Tony Bennett era of Virginia men’s basketball. I think fans will enjoy it.
February 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Making final edits to The Daily Progress’ new book on the Tony Bennett era of Virginia men’s basketball. I think fans will enjoy it.
Coming in Saturday's Daily Progress, the 2024 All Central Virginia football team.
* Offense: tinyurl.com/23s262y7
* Defense: tinyurl.com/pyzn85f7
* Special teams: tinyurl.com/4t8dfu2z
* Coach of the year: tinyurl.com/2h9nenh
* Offense: tinyurl.com/23s262y7
* Defense: tinyurl.com/pyzn85f7
* Special teams: tinyurl.com/4t8dfu2z
* Coach of the year: tinyurl.com/2h9nenh
January 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Coming in Saturday's Daily Progress, the 2024 All Central Virginia football team.
* Offense: tinyurl.com/23s262y7
* Defense: tinyurl.com/pyzn85f7
* Special teams: tinyurl.com/4t8dfu2z
* Coach of the year: tinyurl.com/2h9nenh
* Offense: tinyurl.com/23s262y7
* Defense: tinyurl.com/pyzn85f7
* Special teams: tinyurl.com/4t8dfu2z
* Coach of the year: tinyurl.com/2h9nenh
When I used to gripe about ACC basketball games tipping off at 9 pm on a weeknight, I had no idea how good we had it. 🥱
January 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
When I used to gripe about ACC basketball games tipping off at 9 pm on a weeknight, I had no idea how good we had it. 🥱
Billy Strings posted a word search on his social media feeds today and it includes Charlottesville. 👀
January 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Billy Strings posted a word search on his social media feeds today and it includes Charlottesville. 👀
“We showed a lot of heart coming back. I'm proud of them for that.”
The Western Albemarle boys basketball team rallies from a 15-point deficit before falling in overtime to Mills Godwin in the ACAC Holiday Classic championship game.
Story: tinyurl.com/346uzjr5
Photos: tinyurl.com/3782juuz
The Western Albemarle boys basketball team rallies from a 15-point deficit before falling in overtime to Mills Godwin in the ACAC Holiday Classic championship game.
Story: tinyurl.com/346uzjr5
Photos: tinyurl.com/3782juuz
December 31, 2024 at 1:19 PM
“We showed a lot of heart coming back. I'm proud of them for that.”
The Western Albemarle boys basketball team rallies from a 15-point deficit before falling in overtime to Mills Godwin in the ACAC Holiday Classic championship game.
Story: tinyurl.com/346uzjr5
Photos: tinyurl.com/3782juuz
The Western Albemarle boys basketball team rallies from a 15-point deficit before falling in overtime to Mills Godwin in the ACAC Holiday Classic championship game.
Story: tinyurl.com/346uzjr5
Photos: tinyurl.com/3782juuz
My kind of Christmas Eve. 🎄
December 25, 2024 at 2:31 AM
My kind of Christmas Eve. 🎄
Read more about the Virginia football team's three transfer portal pickups.
* QB Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska) tinyurl.com/22tp67z6
* DB Ja'son Prevard (Morgan State) tinyurl.com/ykdkfr9k
* DB Devin Neal (Louisville) tinyurl.com/3w9s7rzx
* QB Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska) tinyurl.com/22tp67z6
* DB Ja'son Prevard (Morgan State) tinyurl.com/ykdkfr9k
* DB Devin Neal (Louisville) tinyurl.com/3w9s7rzx
December 16, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Read more about the Virginia football team's three transfer portal pickups.
* QB Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska) tinyurl.com/22tp67z6
* DB Ja'son Prevard (Morgan State) tinyurl.com/ykdkfr9k
* DB Devin Neal (Louisville) tinyurl.com/3w9s7rzx
* QB Daniel Kaelin (Nebraska) tinyurl.com/22tp67z6
* DB Ja'son Prevard (Morgan State) tinyurl.com/ykdkfr9k
* DB Devin Neal (Louisville) tinyurl.com/3w9s7rzx
Former Fluvanna County standout Luther Bates will be inducted into the VHSL Hall of Fame in 2025. tinyurl.com/8tvfy8ww
December 12, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Former Fluvanna County standout Luther Bates will be inducted into the VHSL Hall of Fame in 2025. tinyurl.com/8tvfy8ww
The Daily Progress five years ago today. 📰
November 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
The Daily Progress five years ago today. 📰
“He's in this zone. It's phenomenal.”
Former #UVa guard Ty Jerome is emerging as a star player for the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. tinyurl.com/bdbct9fs
Former #UVa guard Ty Jerome is emerging as a star player for the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. tinyurl.com/bdbct9fs
November 25, 2024 at 11:06 PM
“He's in this zone. It's phenomenal.”
Former #UVa guard Ty Jerome is emerging as a star player for the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. tinyurl.com/bdbct9fs
Former #UVa guard Ty Jerome is emerging as a star player for the red-hot Cleveland Cavaliers. tinyurl.com/bdbct9fs
The 2025 Virginia baseball schedule is out. The Cavaliers will face eight teams that played in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, play in showcase events in Puerto Rico and Texas, and take on a former ACC rival in Fredericksburg. tinyurl.com/ydvs2tfv
November 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM
The 2025 Virginia baseball schedule is out. The Cavaliers will face eight teams that played in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, play in showcase events in Puerto Rico and Texas, and take on a former ACC rival in Fredericksburg. tinyurl.com/ydvs2tfv