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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.

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

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
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

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

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

          Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

          Debating Federal Involvement in College Sports NIL

            Kevin Rorke joins Dan Sileo to discuss how federal oversight of college sports is intensifying, focusing on NIL, athlete education, and integrity concerns.

            Aycen Stevens growing into his strengths at defensive end for Virginia Tech football

            Aycen Stevens growing into his strengths at defensive end for Virginia Tech football

              “You notice Aycen each and every practice,” Brent Pry said last week. “His physicality, he’s making plays beyond the line of scrimmage.”

              How did Michael Malone end up as UNC's next basketball coach? Just ask his daughter

              How did Michael Malone end up as UNC's next basketball coach? Just ask his daughter

                "Full disclosure, every time I said no, I was regretting that." - Michael Malone

                'Roll of the dice' is paying off for Hoos S Jalen McNair, who has found his Power Four fit at UVa

                'Roll of the dice' is paying off for Hoos S Jalen McNair, who has found his Power Four fit at UVa

                Jalen McNair spent six years with the Buffalo football program before joining Virginia this past winter and finding a fit with the Hoos.

                James Franklin embracing hands-on approach with Virginia Tech offense

                James Franklin embracing hands-on approach with Virginia Tech offense

                Franklin reiterated Tuesday that his fingerprints will be all over the Hokies' offensive scheme.

                Virginia hires Richmond's Aaron Roussell as new women's basketball coach

                Virginia hires Richmond's Aaron Roussell as new women's basketball coach

                The search for Virginia's next women's basketball coach was a quick one as the Cavaliers hired Richmond coach Aaron Roussell on Tuesday.

                Virginia football extends coach Tony Elliott through the 2030 season

                Virginia football extends coach Tony Elliott through the 2030 season

                Virginia football coach Tony Elliott has signed a contract extension through the 2030 season, the Cavaliers announced on Wednesday.

                Hokies' Stevens on holding lunch pail

                Hokies' Stevens on holding lunch pail

                Hokies' Franklin on how first spring practices are going

                Hokies' Franklin on how first spring practices are going

                College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

                College basketball rankings too-early Top 25 poll for 2026-27 season. Who's next?

                We've done our best to put all information together and release our too-early Top 25 ranking with a heavy dose of power schools dominating.

                Virginia Tech's Whitfield blossoms into All-American swimmer

                Virginia Tech's Whitfield blossoms into All-American swimmer

                The Jefferson Forest graduate became an ACC champ and a first-team All-American this year.

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                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

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                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. 

                Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

                Michigan powers to its second national title and first since 1989, beating UConn 69-63

                High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.

                Virginia Tech softball's Bre Warren goes to court in pursuit of playing this season

                Virginia Tech softball's Bre Warren goes to court in pursuit of playing this season

                Bre Warren, an outfielder on the Virginia Tech softball team, has filed a motion against the NCAA in Montgomery County Circuit Court as she seeks to play for the Hokies this season.

                Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

                Women's Final Four winners and losers include UCLA seniors and Geno Auriemma

                Now that the season is over, it’s time to reflect on what happened at the Final Four. Here are your winners and losers from the final weekend of the season.

                Ethan Grunkemeyer thankful that challenging 2025 season allowed him to grow as a QB

                Ethan Grunkemeyer thankful that challenging 2025 season allowed him to grow as a QB

                "I think just the growth process was just the biggest thing that I was really thankful for," he said.

                Hokies' Franklin on handling quarterback battle

                Hokies' Franklin on handling quarterback battle

                James Franklin wants to keep Virginia Tech quarterback battle going into training camp

                James Franklin wants to keep Virginia Tech quarterback battle going into training camp

                “I’d like to keep it as alive as long as we possibly can," Franklin said.

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn advances to its third national title game in four seasons

                UConn got another critical 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins and coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies are heading back to the national title game, beating Illinois 71-62 in the Final Four on Saturday. 

                Hokies' Grunkemeyer on decision to transfer to Virginia Tech

                Hokies' Grunkemeyer on decision to transfer to Virginia Tech

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