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Trio of female American referees working World Cup match could change game

Trio of female American referees working World Cup match could change game

  • Nancy Armour USA Today

It’s not often soccer match officials continue to have an impact after a game ends. That’s exactly what Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt will do, however.

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason. 

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Maryland opens the season at home against Hampton, plays at UConn and then closes the nonconference portion of the schedule by welcoming Virginia Tech to SECU Stadium.

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason. 

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

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

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

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Maryland opens the season at home against Hampton, plays at UConn and then closes the nonconference portion of the schedule by welcoming Virginia Tech to SECU Stadium.

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

  • JULIE STEENHUYSEN, SIDDHI MAHATOLE, ROHITH NAIR and JULIEN PRETOT Reuters

The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero.

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 2 opponent ODU

Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 2 opponent ODU

    A 10-win season was capped with a 14-point win over South Florida in the 2025 Cure Bowl. It was the Monarchs’ first winning season under Ricky Rahne.

    Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

    Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

      The Knicks have finally done it. They’ve brought a championship back to New York City, their first since 1973, ending a long string of disappointing results and playoff flameouts.

      It might not be fair, but Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup

      It might not be fair, but Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup

        Christian Pulisic’s legacy is on the line at this World Cup. The impact he has on this U.S. men’s national team will determine how he’s viewed in his home country.

        Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 1 opponent VMI 

        Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 1 opponent VMI 

          The Keydets, after back-to-back one-win seasons, have turned to Ashley Ingram to turn around the program. Ingram is bringing the option offense to VMI.

          Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

          Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

            Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

            Her son was born at 2.5 pounds. Now he’s a Super Bowl champion.

            Her son was born at 2.5 pounds. Now he’s a Super Bowl champion.

              Stacy Gooden-Crandle would have never guessed when her son was born that he'd grow up to be a Super Bowl champion. 

              World Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers

              World Cup matches will be played on turf developed at Rutgers

                A huge part of soccer is, very literally, the grass it's played on.

                High School

                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

                Glen Allen strikes late, ousts No. 1 Franklin County in 5C semis

                Glen Allen strikes late, ousts No. 1 Franklin County in 5C semis

                The Eagles held a slim lead through five innings before the Jaguars found their offense

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                See NBA's Jalen Brunson in his early days

                Check out highlight clips of the New York Knicks' star point guard and team captain

                Federal judge denies homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                Federal judge denies homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                The Palmer family filed a preliminary injunction to allow their son to compete at Northside High while their lawsuit against the VHSL and Roanoke County School Board proceeds

                College

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason. 

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

                Maryland opens the season at home against Hampton, plays at UConn and then closes the nonconference portion of the schedule by welcoming Virginia Tech to SECU Stadium.

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 4 opponent BC

                Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason. 

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

                Early look at Virginia Tech’s 2026 Week 3 opponent, Maryland

                Maryland opens the season at home against Hampton, plays at UConn and then closes the nonconference portion of the schedule by welcoming Virginia Tech to SECU 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

                Trio of female American referees working World Cup match could change game

                Trio of female American referees working World Cup match could change game

                It’s not often soccer match officials continue to have an impact after a game ends. That’s exactly what Tori Penso, Brooke Mayo and Kathryn Nesbitt will do, however.

                Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

                Ebola risk for World Cup is 'extremely low', but US is ready, experts say

                The risk that a traveler infected with Ebola could arrive in the United States during the World Cup tournament that kicked off last week is low but not zero.

                Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

                Where this Knicks NBA title stands in New York pro sports history

                The Knicks have finally done it. They’ve brought a championship back to New York City, their first since 1973, ending a long string of disappointing results and playoff flameouts.

                It might not be fair, but Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup

                It might not be fair, but Christian Pulisic's legacy is on the line this World Cup

                Christian Pulisic’s legacy is on the line at this World Cup. The impact he has on this U.S. men’s national team will determine how he’s viewed in his home country.

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