Proud papa: NFL great Dorsett focused on family

WINCHESTER -- Tony Dorsett has been to the Apple Blossom Festival before. The former Dallas Cowboys star running back was a sports guest in 1985, while he was still playing. He's back again this year, but this time it's much more special for him.

Wallace now son's biggest race fan

WINCHESTER -- Rusty Wallace has done it all on the track. He's raced in 706 races in over 25 years, including 55 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins. He's been the Winston Cup Series champion and raced against some of the best drivers to ever get inside a race car. However, watching his son, Steve, is every bit as thrilling and exciting for him.

Twice as nice: Snow, Schultz tie for Pro-Am crown

FRONT ROYAL -- Bryan Snow and Dirk Schultz each took a share of the Top Pro honors as both golfers ended the day with a 65 at the 16th annual Apple Blossom Festival Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club on Wednesday.

Williford, Mease headed to Festival

Organizers of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival have announced two more sports celebrities as guests for this event.

Fun for everyone: Sports Breakfast full of inspiring messages

WINCHESTER -- On a crisp, January morning in 1983, John Riggins pulled into the Washington Redskins' facilities. He slid into his usual parking space; the one reserved for the tailback's mammoth truck, but didn't get out. Instead, Riggins began to think.

Cheung enjoys 10K; Reta places first again

WINCHESTER -- Not having run in the Apple Blossom Festival Valley Health 10K (6.2-mile) race since her freshman year, Millbrook High School senior Tammy Cheung decided to enter this year's event, mostly just for fun.

For Brown, food over football

WINCHESTER -- Roger Brown had a decision to make in 1969. He enjoyed playing professional football, but he also wanted to spend more time with another love of his -- the restaurant business.

Bradburne relishes Olympic memories

WINCHESTER -- Mary Wayte Bradburne sat down on a fluff of a couch in the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Her eyes drank in the scene as the other Apple Blossom Festival celebrities -- Roger Brown, Ken Mease and Kelly Wright, to name a few -- sipped from plastic water bottles and munched on sandwiches.

Driven to compete: Wampler wins crown at Open

FRONT ROYAL -- Several years ago, Jerry Wampler had an opportunity to get into the golf business.

Meese, Campbell to attend festival

WINCHESTER -- The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival announced Tuesday that Handley graduate Lang Campbell and former WUSA-TV sportscaster Ken Mease will be sports guests for this year's festival.

Clock management: Sherando girls make most of limited time on the track

WINCHESTER -- For Sherando track and field coach Tom Grim, 1 p.m. on Saturday was a pivotal hour, at least for his girls team.

Thorne sparks host Colonels to strong boys finish

WINCHESTER -- James Thorne admits he's comfortable competing on his home track. Lucky for James Wood.

Riggins named Sports Marshal for Festival

WINCHESTER -- John Riggins, the former Washington Redskin and Hall of Fame running back, has been named Sports Marshal of this year's Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival.

Brown, Mitchell to attend festival

WINCHESTER -- The Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has announced that former NFL players Roger Brown and Brian Mitchell will be attending this year's festival.