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Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

  • Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz USA TODAY

The NFL's regular-season schedule might be an intricate puzzle, but any notion of equity quickly falls by the wayside when it comes to optimizing the broadcast slate.

Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

  • Mark Berman

The Hokies will learn Sunday whether or not they get to host an NCAA regional.

Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

  • Mark Berman

Bree Carrico and Emma Mazzarone combined on the shutout, while Tech hit four homers.

Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

  • Mark Berman

Babcock said the job has taken "a tremendous toll" on him.

New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

  • Matt Hayes USA TODAY

The American Football Coaches Association made clear Tuesday where it stands on the future of an expanded College Football Playoff. May as well give in and give out participation trophies.  

IndyCar T-shirt withdrawn after slogan causes outrage

IndyCar T-shirt withdrawn after slogan causes outrage

  • Ed White and Frank Pingue Reuters

IndyCar has withdrawn a T-shirt from its online store after some fans objected to language they said could be interpreted as white-supremacist, a misstep for the Washington Grand Prix event.

Virginia Tech women's golf team hopes to reach potential in Simpsonville Regional

Virginia Tech women's golf team hopes to reach potential in Simpsonville Regional

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Carol Robertson and the Hokies are confident they can contend for a top-five finish in the upcoming Simpsonville Regional and advance to the NCAA national championship.

In the portal era, Virginia football and Tony Elliott still believe it's possible to develop a QB

In the portal era, Virginia football and Tony Elliott still believe it's possible to develop a QB

    In the transfer portal era of college football, Virginia hasn't given up on trying to develop a quarterback from high school recruit into college starter. Just look at Cole Geer.

    Virginia Tech, UVa, VMI, Radford teams meet APR standard

    Virginia Tech, UVa, VMI, Radford teams meet APR standard

      Every team at Virginia Tech, Virginia, VMI and Radford met the minimum academic standard established by the NCAA.

      Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

      Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

        With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, only one major event stands between the league and its summer break.

        Undefeated Franklin County girls JV soccer beats Northside 5-0

        Undefeated Franklin County girls JV soccer beats Northside 5-0

          The win puts the Eagles at 11-0 on the season and 7-0 in the Blue Ridge District.

          Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

          Expand CFP, dump conference title games? Coaches outline vision for college football

            College football’s largest professional organization for coaches endorsed an expansion to the College Football Playoff, elimination of conference championship games and an earlier end to the season.

            Hokies' Robertson on women's golf team heading into Simpsonville Regional

            Hokies' Robertson on women's golf team heading into Simpsonville Regional

              How Virginia football's game vs. NC State in Brazil came to be

              How Virginia football's game vs. NC State in Brazil came to be

                Virginia and NC State will meet in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 29 for the first-ever college football game in Brazil. How did the game come to be and what will the experience offer the Hoos and their fans?

                High School

                Undefeated Franklin County girls JV soccer beats Northside 5-0

                Undefeated Franklin County girls JV soccer beats Northside 5-0

                The win puts the Eagles at 11-0 on the season and 7-0 in the Blue Ridge District.

                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

                College

                Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

                Virginia Tech falls to Florida State in ACC softball title game

                The Hokies will learn Sunday whether or not they get to host an NCAA regional.

                Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

                Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

                Bree Carrico and Emma Mazzarone combined on the shutout, while Tech hit four homers.

                Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

                Virginia Tech AD Babcock says it was his choice to retire

                Babcock said the job has taken "a tremendous toll" on him.

                New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

                New CFP expansion plan would kill what college football does best | Opinion

                The American Football Coaches Association made clear Tuesday where it stands on the future of an expanded College Football Playoff. May as well give in and give out participation trophies.  

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                Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

                Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

                Ferrum softball coach Josh Freeman resigns after three losing seasons

                Ferrum softball coach Josh Freeman resigns after three losing seasons

                Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

                Virginia Tech softball shuts out Duke in ACC semifinal

                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

                Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

                Five NFL teams that deserve fewer prime-time games in 2026 schedule

                The NFL's regular-season schedule might be an intricate puzzle, but any notion of equity quickly falls by the wayside when it comes to optimizing the broadcast slate.

                IndyCar T-shirt withdrawn after slogan causes outrage

                IndyCar T-shirt withdrawn after slogan causes outrage

                IndyCar has withdrawn a T-shirt from its online store after some fans objected to language they said could be interpreted as white-supremacist, a misstep for the Washington Grand Prix event.

                Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

                Ranking NFL's possible season opener matchups: Who gets first crack at Seahawks?

                With the 2026 NFL Draft complete, only one major event stands between the league and its summer break.

                Packers now have 2 Hokie QBs after signing veteran Taylor, rookie Drones

                Packers now have 2 Hokie QBs after signing veteran Taylor, rookie Drones

                The Green Bay Packers didn't draft a quarterback to compete for the backup job, so they signed one as a free agent.

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