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Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

  • Scooby Axson USA TODAY

Butchering someone's name these days is a daily occurrence, as people can't be bothered with those details when trying to create a hot take no one cares about.

Don't blow this, USMNT! Why USA desperately needs deep World Cup run

Don't blow this, USMNT! Why USA desperately needs deep World Cup run

  • Nancy Armour, USA TODAY

Quarterfinals or bust. That’s the reality for the U.S. men’s national team at this World Cup. Untimely injuries, tough opponents, unlucky bounces — doesn’t matter.

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

  • MATT CASE The Roanoke Times

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

Virginia Tech to open James Franklin era under the lights

Virginia Tech to open James Franklin era under the lights

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech will kick off in prime time. 

Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Jordan Karhoff, a rising senior at St. Francis DeSales High School in Ohio, announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech in a social media post Tuesday evening.

New York making 'significant' effort to host Winter Olympics

New York making 'significant' effort to host Winter Olympics

  • Victoria Hernandez USA TODAY

New York is hoping to host a Winter Olympics to make more Miracles on Ice.

Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

  • Kristie Ackert USA TODAY

Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race one week before he died. He was 41 years old, by all appearances healthy, and then he was killed by pneumonia.

SCOTUS refused to rescue the NFL. Now Black coaches deserve day in court | Opinion

SCOTUS refused to rescue the NFL. Now Black coaches deserve day in court | Opinion

    There’s no guarantee that regardless of how good of a defense Brian Flores develops that he will ever land another job as an NFL head coach.

    How soon can Kyle Busch be enshrined in NASCAR Hall of Fame?

    How soon can Kyle Busch be enshrined in NASCAR Hall of Fame?

      Kyle Busch spent 20 years being one of the most dominant drivers NASCAR had ever seen. Everybody knew he was going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer. 

      Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

      Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

        The university’s Board of Visitors will consider a proposal during its upcoming meeting on June 1-2 to create Hokie Ventures, LLC. 

        Four-star offensive lineman pledges to Virginia Tech

        Four-star offensive lineman pledges to Virginia Tech

          Virginia Tech landed a pledge from one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2027 recruiting class on Monday. 

          These Knicks are historic. Can they actually win the NBA Finals?

          These Knicks are historic. Can they actually win the NBA Finals?

            You can make the case that no team in NBA history has played better basketball over an 11-game stretch than the New York Knicks are playing right now.

            Virginia baseball earns bid to NCAA tournament, headed to Hattiesburg Regional

            Virginia baseball earns bid to NCAA tournament, headed to Hattiesburg Regional

              Virginia baseball is headed back to the NCAA tournament in coach Chris Pollard's first season, and the Hoos are headed to the Hattiesburg Regional.

              Virginia Tech baseball gets NCAA bid, heading to Los Angeles

              Virginia Tech baseball gets NCAA bid, heading to Los Angeles

                The Hokies will play Cal Poly on Friday in a regional hosted by UCLA.

                High School

                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

                Franklin County JV girls soccer ends season undefeated

                Franklin County JV girls soccer ends season undefeated

                The Eagles allowed just two goals all season and scored 48 across 14 games.

                Franklin County hires permanent girls basketball coach with college experience

                Franklin County hires permanent girls basketball coach with college experience

                Tessa Hampton takes over for Thomas Hering, who spent this past season as the interim head coach in the wake of the shooting death of Tony Gill last July

                Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                Attorneys for the Palmer family and the defending VHSL and Roanoke County School Board stated their cases before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Dillon in court Monday

                College

                Virginia Tech to open James Franklin era under the lights

                Virginia Tech to open James Franklin era under the lights

                The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech will kick off in prime time. 

                Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff commits to Virginia Tech

                Four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff commits to Virginia Tech

                Jordan Karhoff, a rising senior at St. Francis DeSales High School in Ohio, announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech in a social media post Tuesday evening.

                Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

                Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

                The university’s Board of Visitors will consider a proposal during its upcoming meeting on June 1-2 to create Hokie Ventures, LLC. 

                Four-star offensive lineman pledges to Virginia Tech

                Four-star offensive lineman pledges to Virginia Tech

                Virginia Tech landed a pledge from one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2027 recruiting class on Monday. 

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                Virginia Tech baseball gets NCAA bid, heading to Los Angeles

                Virginia Tech baseball gets NCAA bid, heading to Los Angeles

                Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

                Four-star running back Jones-Priest pledges to Virginia Tech

                Franklin County hires permanent girls basketball coach with college experience

                Franklin County hires permanent girls basketball coach with college experience

                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

                Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

                Could you use that in a sentence? Hardest sports names to spell

                Butchering someone's name these days is a daily occurrence, as people can't be bothered with those details when trying to create a hot take no one cares about.

                Don't blow this, USMNT! Why USA desperately needs deep World Cup run

                Don't blow this, USMNT! Why USA desperately needs deep World Cup run

                Quarterfinals or bust. That’s the reality for the U.S. men’s national team at this World Cup. Untimely injuries, tough opponents, unlucky bounces — doesn’t matter.

                Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

                Doctor explains the complication that made Kyle Busch’s illness deadly

                Kyle Busch won a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race one week before he died. He was 41 years old, by all appearances healthy, and then he was killed by pneumonia.

                SCOTUS refused to rescue the NFL. Now Black coaches deserve day in court | Opinion

                SCOTUS refused to rescue the NFL. Now Black coaches deserve day in court | Opinion

                There’s no guarantee that regardless of how good of a defense Brian Flores develops that he will ever land another job as an NFL head coach.

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