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Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

  • The Roanoke Times

Plus more basketball news, swimming news, lacrosse action and baseball action.

Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia football's early-enrollee freshman wide receiver Dylan Cope "has flashed" and stood out during spring practice, according to position coach Adam Mims.

Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

  • NOAH TRISTER Associated Press

Until recently, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards. Now he's a part of NCAA Tournament lore.

NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

  • Jarrett Bell USA TODAY

It’s still too early to bank on replacement refs returning to NFL fields this season as negotiations with the referees union remain stuck in the mud.

Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Plus notes on Jeffrey Overton Jr. and the defensive ends.

Virginia football spring practice has marked a return to action for these three key Hoos

Virginia football spring practice has marked a return to action for these three key Hoos

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia football cornerback Jam Jackson and offensive linemen Monroe Mills and Makilan Thomas have returned to practice this spring after missing last year with various injuries.

No. 12 Virginia Tech softball can 'play against anybody'

No. 12 Virginia Tech softball can 'play against anybody'

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

The 31-4 Hokies are on a nine-game winning streak.

Matt Calkins: Unfair or not, fans should expect Washington to be in College Football Playoff in 2026

Matt Calkins: Unfair or not, fans should expect Washington to be in College Football Playoff in 2026

    SEATTLE — This feels like it is supposed to be the payoff year. The buildup has been adequate, but is the crescendo coming? The Washington Huskies football team is set to kick off its third spring practice cycle under coach Jedd Fisch. The first cycle preceded a 6-7 season in 2024, the second a 9-4 season last year, and this one? If the Fisch timeline is on schedule, it should mean a College ...

    Former Virginia star Malcolm Brogdon rejoins Hoos as strategic advisor to Ryan Odom

    Former Virginia star Malcolm Brogdon rejoins Hoos as strategic advisor to Ryan Odom

      Former Virginia basketball star Malcolm Brogdon has rejoined the Cavaliers as a special advisor to coach Ryan Odom.

      Virginia Tech's Gurdak reportedly bound for portal

      Virginia Tech's Gurdak reportedly bound for portal

        The 6-foot-10 Gurdak averaged 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 17.2 minutes as a freshman.

        NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary

        NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary

          The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful.

          Virginia football notes: WR Kam Courtney seeking consistency for 'a big spring'

          Virginia football notes: WR Kam Courtney seeking consistency for 'a big spring'

            Virginia football slot receiver Kam Courtney knows, "it's a big spring" for him and has tried to operate with urgency and consistency in each practice.

            What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

            What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

              With the Final Four set, attention turns to whether talent or experience will be the deciding factor in which teams advance to the title game.

              Hokies' Pry on defensive scheme

              Hokies' Pry on defensive scheme

                High School

                Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

                Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

                A Roanoke County family has filed a lawsuit against the VHSL challenging the constitutionality of Virginia's rule prohibiting homeschool students from participating in high school athletics.

                Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

                Photos: Saturday's VHSL state basketball action in Richmond

                The final day of state championship games at the Siegel Center

                Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

                Photos: Clarke County, Graham, Galax, Luray win state basketball titles

                Scenes from the second day of state championship basketball games in Richmond

                At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

                At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

                After 15-plus years of organizational efforts, girls wrestling is a VHSL-sanctioned sport, and held its first official state meet Tuesday and Wednesday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.

                College

                Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

                Virginia Tech women add transfer Latham

                Plus more basketball news, swimming news, lacrosse action and baseball action.

                Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

                Virginia football notes: Freshman WR Cope 'has flashed' during stand-out spring

                Virginia football's early-enrollee freshman wide receiver Dylan Cope "has flashed" and stood out during spring practice, according to position coach Adam Mims.

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Mullins' Miracle: How does his shot for UConn measure up to other March Madness moments?

                Until recently, Braylon Mullins was a UConn freshman whose name carried weight mostly among the true diehards. Now he's a part of NCAA Tournament lore.

                Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

                Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

                Plus notes on Jeffrey Overton Jr. and the defensive ends.

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                Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

                Roanoke County family files lawsuit against VHSL, school board over homeschool sports rule

                Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

                Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

                NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

                NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

                Professional

                NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

                NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

                It’s still too early to bank on replacement refs returning to NFL fields this season as negotiations with the referees union remain stuck in the mud.

                NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary

                NFL's last foray into replacement refs featured blown calls, rule mixups and the Fail Mary

                The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees' union have been unsuccessful.

                Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

                Woods says he'll seek treatment after pleading not guilty to DUI

                Woods' movements were slow and lethargic, he was sweating as he talked to deputies, and he told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning.

                Tapping, twirling and 'T' signs: Sports replays have a language all their own

                Tapping, twirling and 'T' signs: Sports replays have a language all their own

                Every moment of any major sporting event can be dissected these days, with officials staring at a TV screen to review calls as much as they're watching the game.

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