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VMI's Johnson says he plans to enter transfer portal

VMI's Johnson says he plans to enter transfer portal

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

The fourth-year junior forward is not ruling out remaining with the Keydets.

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

  • ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

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.

Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

    Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

    Ken Clay, Lynchburg native who pitched on Yankees' world championship teams in 1977-78, dies at age 71

    Ken Clay, Lynchburg native who pitched on Yankees' world championship teams in 1977-78, dies at age 71

    • Associated Press

    Ken Clay, who won World Series championships with the New York Yankees in 1977-78 to highlight his five-year major league career, has died at the age of 71.

    Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia and into the women's Elite Eight

    Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia and into the women's Elite Eight

    • MICHELLE SMITH Associated Press

    Marta Suarez had 33 points and 10 rebounds as part of a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles, and No. 3 seed TCU beat 10th-seeded Virginia.

    Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

    Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

    • Associated Press
    Virginia women seek to keep historic March Madness run going in Sweet 16

    Virginia women seek to keep historic March Madness run going in Sweet 16

    • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

    The Virginia women's basketball team is the first to ever advance out of the First Four and reach a Sweet 16, and the Hoos will look to keep their run going on Saturday night against TCU.

    Fast facts: Virginia meets TCU in the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16.

    Fast facts: Virginia meets TCU in the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16.

      Saturday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams. 

      How Virginia basketball found success in coach Ryan Odom's first season

      How Virginia basketball found success in coach Ryan Odom's first season

        Virginia basketball's season came to an end in the second round of the NCAA tournament on Sunday night, closing coach Ryan Odom's first year in charge of the Hoos. They finished 30-6. How Odom found success in Year 1.

        Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

        Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

          Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy that aligns with Trump's executive order on women's sports.

          Lee Pulliam 'already hungry' to live his NASCAR dream at Martinsville Speedway

          Lee Pulliam 'already hungry' to live his NASCAR dream at Martinsville Speedway

            After abruptly retiring in 2019, late model legend Lee Pulliam called it "a complete dream" to make his NASCAR debut at Martinsville Speedway on Saturday with Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s JR Motorsports.

            Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

            Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

              One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

              Martinsville-built car breaks stock-car land speed record at 253 mph

              Martinsville-built car breaks stock-car land speed record at 253 mph

                A Martinsville-built stock car has broken the world land speed record, reaching 253 mph Monday on a former space shuttle runway and surpassing a mark that had stood for nearly two decades.

                A.J. Brand shifting from QB to WR during Virginia Tech football spring practice

                A.J. Brand shifting from QB to WR during Virginia Tech football spring practice

                  Redshirt freshman A.J. Brand spent Tuesday’s practice working at wide receiver for the first time after spending the first three spring practices at quarterback.

                  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

                  VMI's Johnson says he plans to enter transfer portal

                  VMI's Johnson says he plans to enter transfer portal

                  The fourth-year junior forward is not ruling out remaining with the Keydets.

                  Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia and into the women's Elite Eight

                  Marta Suarez and Olivia Miles lead TCU past Virginia and into the women's Elite Eight

                  Marta Suarez had 33 points and 10 rebounds as part of a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles, and No. 3 seed TCU beat 10th-seeded Virginia.

                  Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

                  Photos from the 2026 men's NCAA Tournament

                  Virginia women seek to keep historic March Madness run going in Sweet 16

                  Virginia women seek to keep historic March Madness run going in Sweet 16

                  The Virginia women's basketball team is the first to ever advance out of the First Four and reach a Sweet 16, and the Hoos will look to keep their run going on Saturday night against TCU.

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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

                  Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

                  Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

                  Fast facts: Virginia meets TCU in the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16.

                  Fast facts: Virginia meets TCU in the women's NCAA tournament Sweet 16.

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                  5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                  Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                  Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                  Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                  Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                  Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                  Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                  Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                  Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                  Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                  Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

                  Professional

                  Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                  Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                  One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

                  Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

                  Tiger Woods released on bail hours after arrest at crash scene on suspicion of DUI

                  Tiger Woods showed signs of impairment Friday at the scene of a car crash in which he struck another vehicle and rolled his Land Rover, authorities said.

                  Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

                  Chip Sullivan, golfer and instructor 'loved by so many,' dies at 61

                  Chip Sullivan, a longtime PGA director of golf in the Roanoke Valley who made PGA Tour starts spanning a quarter of a century, died Friday. He was 61.

                  Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

                  Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field, another Iowa game among MLB dates to watch in 2026

                  Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers travel to Toronto for a World Series rematch in April, and Philadelphia hosts the All-Star Game in July as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary.

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