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Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

  • Mark Berman

The skydiver's parachute got caught on the top of the video board.

Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

  • Mark Berman

Warren was seeking a preliminary injunction against the NCAA so she could play for Tech this season.

Moore feels like Virginia Tech's offensive line is improving

Moore feels like Virginia Tech's offensive line is improving

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

“But I do feel like we’re improving, but at the same time, I get tricked on it, too, because I’m like, ‘The ball’s coming out so fast and the quarterbacks are doing a great job.’ Stepping up in the pocket is huge. They’re stepping up in the pocket and they’re getting rid of the ball."

After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

  • GREG MADIA The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress

Virginia safety Devin Neal sprained his ankle in the Gator Bowl, but refused to come out of the game. His toughness and ability to tackle helps make him an NFL Draft prospect.

2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

  • Ayrton Ostly USA TODAY

Every year, the NFL draft offers three days of excitement for avid and casual NFL fans alike.

Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

  • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA TODAY

Trying to account for the gap between a player's proven play and their capabilities can be one of the more bewildering elements of evaluations.

Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

  • Mark Berman

Warren was seeking a preliminary injunction against the NCAA so she could play for Tech this season.

Hokies' Moore and Altuner on offensive line

Hokies' Moore and Altuner on offensive line

    Que'Sean Brown's big-play potential key for Virginia Tech's wide receiver corps

    Que'Sean Brown's big-play potential key for Virginia Tech's wide receiver corps

      Brown would have been the runaway leader in every receiving category for the Hokies last season when he shined at Duke.

      Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

      Why NCAA backed off college football targeting’s harshest punishment

        Passed March 19, an initial targeting penalty in the coming 2026 season does not require a player to miss time in his team’s subsequent game.

        Source: Virginia football GM Tyler Jones departs for Stanford

        Source: Virginia football GM Tyler Jones departs for Stanford

          Virginia football general manager Tyler Jones is departing for a job at Stanford, a source confirmed to The Daily Progress late on Monday night.

          Virginia Tech softball's Warren awaits decision on preliminary injunction

          Virginia Tech softball's Warren awaits decision on preliminary injunction

            Bre Warren's attorney, John Fishwick Jr., argued that the NCAA acted in bad faith.

            Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

            Hokies' Brown on decision to transfer from Duke

              Photo highlights from the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta National

              Photo highlights from the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta National

                An elite field of players gathered in Augusta, Georgia, for the 90th playing of the Masters.

                High School

                2 Franklin County softball players among those to watch in Southwest Virginia

                2 Franklin County softball players among those to watch in Southwest Virginia

                The high school softball season is already underway, and two Franklin County Eagles were named in The Roanoke Times' list of nine players — one from each position — to keep an eye on this spring across the region.

                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

                College

                Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

                Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board

                The skydiver's parachute got caught on the top of the video board.

                Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

                Virginia Tech softball's Warren denied request for injunction

                Warren was seeking a preliminary injunction against the NCAA so she could play for Tech this season.

                Moore feels like Virginia Tech's offensive line is improving

                Moore feels like Virginia Tech's offensive line is improving

                “But I do feel like we’re improving, but at the same time, I get tricked on it, too, because I’m like, ‘The ball’s coming out so fast and the quarterbacks are doing a great job.’ Stepping up in the pocket is huge. They’re stepping up in the pocket and they’re getting rid of the ball."

                After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

                After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

                Virginia safety Devin Neal sprained his ankle in the Gator Bowl, but refused to come out of the game. His toughness and ability to tackle helps make him an NFL Draft prospect.

                Shopping

                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...

                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

                After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

                After leading Virginia football in tackles, Devin Neal is excited about his NFL chances

                Virginia safety Devin Neal sprained his ankle in the Gator Bowl, but refused to come out of the game. His toughness and ability to tackle helps make him an NFL Draft prospect.

                2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

                2026 NFL Draft: Cowboys, Jaguars lead teams likely to trade down, up

                Every year, the NFL draft offers three days of excitement for avid and casual NFL fans alike.

                Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

                Boom or bust: Who are 2026 NFL Draft's high-risk, high-reward prospects?

                Trying to account for the gap between a player's proven play and their capabilities can be one of the more bewildering elements of evaluations.

                Photo highlights from the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta National

                Photo highlights from the 90th edition of the Masters at Augusta National

                An elite field of players gathered in Augusta, Georgia, for the 90th playing of the Masters.

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