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NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

  • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA Today

Several NFL powerhouses loom large over the current landscape, and toppling the top contenders in either conference could be exceedingly difficult for even the most promising upstart teams.

JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

  • CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record

One quarterback or two? JMU’s answer after its season opener appears to be both.

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech defensive end Cortez Harris discusses the ongoing battle for starting roles at defensive end.

After a statement win last year, FCHS falls to Salem in rout

After a statement win last year, FCHS falls to Salem in rout

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

“Whether it was the press or anybody else (saying) old Salem ain’t what they used to be, well we’re tired of hearing that,” head coach Don Holter said.

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how wide receiver A.J. Brand's role can evolve over the course of the season.

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

James Franklin isn’t resorting to pulling up bulletin board material to get Virginia Tech ready for Saturday’s noon contest against Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin recaps the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI and the areas his team needs to improve heading into a Week 2 matchup against Old Dominion.

3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

    The Hokies played like every small detail was important. And when one of those details seemingly went unfinished, it was corrected almost immediately. 

    JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

    JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

      It wasn’t always pretty for James Madison, but to the faces around the program, they rather fix the mistakes after a win.

      James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

      James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

        It was about as close to perfect as it could get Saturday night for Virginia Tech.

        Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

        Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

          Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI on Saturday night in Blacksburg.

          James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

          James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

            The Flames outgained and out-possessed the Dukes but couldn't come up with touchdowns on some of their most important drives of the day.

            Football: JMU vs. Liberty

            Football: JMU vs. Liberty

              Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

              Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

                Roger Goodell has spent 20 years drawing boos, weathering controversies and helping the NFL become a financial juggernaut. And owners still like what they see.

                High School

                After a statement win last year, FCHS falls to Salem in rout

                After a statement win last year, FCHS falls to Salem in rout

                “Whether it was the press or anybody else (saying) old Salem ain’t what they used to be, well we’re tired of hearing that,” head coach Don Holter said.

                High school sports ejections in the VHSL are up, data shows

                High school sports ejections in the VHSL are up, data shows

                Player ejections are up across the state in Virginia high school pubic school sports for the 2025-26 school year, data provided by the VHSL shows.

                Franklin County girls basketball coach leaving for Roanoke College

                Franklin County girls basketball coach leaving for Roanoke College

                Hampton is stepping down at Franklin County High School to succeed Carla Flaherty.

                Roanoke County family drops action against VHSL in federal court regarding homeschooled son

                Roanoke County family drops action against VHSL in federal court regarding homeschooled son

                The Palmers anticipate filing a similar action to their preliminary injunction in state court "promptly," according the court documents

                College

                JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

                JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

                One quarterback or two? JMU’s answer after its season opener appears to be both.

                Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

                Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

                Virginia Tech defensive end Cortez Harris discusses the ongoing battle for starting roles at defensive end.

                Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

                Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how wide receiver A.J. Brand's role can evolve over the course of the season.

                Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

                Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

                James Franklin isn’t resorting to pulling up bulletin board material to get Virginia Tech ready for Saturday’s noon contest against Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                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...

                Professional

                NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

                NFL season predictions: Super Bowl-favorite Rams aren't the champ pick

                Several NFL powerhouses loom large over the current landscape, and toppling the top contenders in either conference could be exceedingly difficult for even the most promising upstart teams.

                Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

                Roger Goodell at 20 years: Boos, billions and plenty of bite

                Roger Goodell has spent 20 years drawing boos, weathering controversies and helping the NFL become a financial juggernaut. And owners still like what they see.

                10 years after kneel, Kaepernick says NFL blackballing him: 'I watch college football'

                10 years after kneel, Kaepernick says NFL blackballing him: 'I watch college football'

                A decade after his stance against racial injustice made headlines, Colin Kaepernick says that while his mission goes on, his love for the NFL is long gone.

                NFL hopes Australia game will become an annual fixture

                NFL hopes Australia game will become an annual fixture

                A multi-year deal with Victoria state guarantees at least two NFL games over four years in Melbourne, with options for more.

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