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Sports

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Javian Jones-Priest is the third running back who has committed to the Hokies for the 2027 recruiting class, joining Stanley Smart and Kelvin Morrison.

Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

  • FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

Kevin Harvick was elected in his first year of eligibility and is joined by fellow former drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, the organization announced Tuesday.

Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Virginia golfer Ben James shot an 8-under 63 in the second round of the Winston-Salem Regional on Tuesday to set a school-record for the lowest score recorded by a Cavaliers in a regional.

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

  • John T. Bennett, CQ-Roll Call

WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are repo…

Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

  • John Brice USA Today

On Monday, in the Lubbock County, Texas District Court, the plaintiff Brendan Sorsby filed suit against the NCAA.

SCORE Act hits another roadblock — what it means for college sports

SCORE Act hits another roadblock — what it means for college sports

  • Matthew Glenesk and John Brice USA Today

The SCORE Act, which was set to be voted on this week in the House of Representatives, was pulled.

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

Virginia baseball heads to Charlotte for ACC tournament

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia baseball is the No. 8 seed for this week's ACC baseball tournament in Charlotte, and the Hoos will meet either NC State or Duke on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Ben James, Virginia men's golf sit atop leaderboard after Day 1 at Winston-Salem Regional

Ben James, Virginia men's golf sit atop leaderboard after Day 1 at Winston-Salem Regional

    Virginia men's golf and standout senior Ben James sit atop the leaderboard after Day 1 of the Winston-Salem Regional.

    Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

    Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

      As promised, the NFL is bringing back its Accelerator program. And in Florida, of all places. 

      Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

      Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

        Plus Virginia Tech women's basketball scheduling information.

        Who is Aaron Rai? What to know about 2026 PGA Championship winner

        Who is Aaron Rai? What to know about 2026 PGA Championship winner

          Rai entered Sunday two strokes back of the leader and didn't play particularly well to begin his final round. Then, he hit a shot that changed everything.

          Lars Tiffany, a two-time national champ, is out after a decade as coach of Virginia men's lacrosse

          Lars Tiffany, a two-time national champ, is out after a decade as coach of Virginia men's lacrosse

            After a decade in charge of Virginia men's lacrosse, Lars Tiffany will not return as coach of the Cavaliers, the school announced on Monday.

            Rai Captures Maiden Major With PGA Championship Victory

            Rai Captures Maiden Major With PGA Championship Victory

              Aaron Rai captured the first major championship of his career following a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Rai carded a five-under-par round of 65 to finish at nine under for the tournament and become the first Englishman to win the trophy in over 100 years.…

              Ranking the games on Virginia football's 2026 schedule by level of intrigue

              Ranking the games on Virginia football's 2026 schedule by level of intrigue

              • Updated 56 mins ago

              Virginia football's 2026 schedule features neutral-site games against NC State in Brazil and West Virginia in Charlotte plus road tests at SMU and Florida State. Ranking the Hoos' games by level of intrigue.

              High School

              Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

              Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

              Attorneys for the Palmer family and the defending VHSL and Roanoke County School Board stated their cases before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Dillon in court Monday

              Unique background of UVa's Dustin Groves helps make him college golf's top assistant coach

              Unique background of UVa's Dustin Groves helps make him college golf's top assistant coach

              Fourth-year Virginia men's golf assistant Dustin Groves, a Charlottesville native and Monticello High School graduate, was named college golf's top assistant coach on Thursday.

              New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

              New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

              On Friday, the New York Giants traded up into the third round of the NFL Draft to select Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, a Charlottesville native who began his college career at Virginia.

              Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

              Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

              "I can make money off my name, that’s what kids are doing in college football right now ... There aren’t a lot of athletes in Richmond doing this."

              College

              Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

              Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

              Javian Jones-Priest is the third running back who has committed to the Hokies for the 2027 recruiting class, joining Stanley Smart and Kelvin Morrison.

              Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

              Ben James sets Virginia postseason record in Round 2 of Winston-Salem Regional

              Virginia golfer Ben James shot an 8-under 63 in the second round of the Winston-Salem Regional on Tuesday to set a school-record for the lowest score recorded by a Cavaliers in a regional.

              House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

              House bill on college athletes' name, image and likeness gets benched

              WASHINGTON — House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to address a landscape transformed by name, image and ...

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

              On Monday, in the Lubbock County, Texas District Court, the plaintiff Brendan Sorsby filed suit against the NCAA.

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              Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

              Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

              Brendan Sorsby throws Hail Mary to save college career. Here's what it means

              Virginia Tech softball rallies past Akron to reach NCAA regional finals

              Virginia Tech softball rallies past Akron to reach NCAA regional finals

              Professional

              Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

              Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips elected to NASCAR Hall of Fame

              Kevin Harvick was elected in his first year of eligibility and is joined by fellow former drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips in the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027, the organization announced Tuesday.

              Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

              Commentary: NFL tiptoes in minefield of anti-DEI attacks with reimagined networking event

              As promised, the NFL is bringing back its Accelerator program. And in Florida, of all places. 

              Who is Aaron Rai? What to know about 2026 PGA Championship winner

              Who is Aaron Rai? What to know about 2026 PGA Championship winner

              Rai entered Sunday two strokes back of the leader and didn't play particularly well to begin his final round. Then, he hit a shot that changed everything.

              Rai Captures Maiden Major With PGA Championship Victory

              Rai Captures Maiden Major With PGA Championship Victory

              Aaron Rai captured the first major championship of his career following a three-shot victory at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club. Rai carded a five-under-par round of 65 to finish at nine under for the tournament and become the first Englishman to win the trophy in over 100 years.…

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