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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.

Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

Virginia Tech BOV to consider vote on athletics-related LLC

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

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

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

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

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

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

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

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

  • Mark Berman

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

UCLA, SEC lead NCAA baseball tournament bracket release winners and losers

UCLA, SEC lead NCAA baseball tournament bracket release winners and losers

  • Paul Myerberg USA TODAY

The NCAA baseball tournament bracket is set with UCLA as the top seed, an SEC-heavy feel and some legitimate gripes from contenders just out of the 64-team field.

Women's flag football could get its own NCAA Tournament by 2028

Women's flag football could get its own NCAA Tournament by 2028

    Women’s flag football is on the fast track to championship status.

    Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

    Black coaches are tired of whispering about college football’s hiring reality

      To get a better understanding of this issue, USA TODAY Sports spoke with Black former NFL stars hired as head coaches at a lower-resource level of college football.

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

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

        Javian Jones-Priest is the third running back who has committed to the Hokies for the 2027 recruiting class, joining Stanley Smart and Kelvin Morrison.

        NAACP pushes boycott of SEC, ACC schools. How feasible is the movement?

        NAACP pushes boycott of SEC, ACC schools. How feasible is the movement?

          The NAACP has called for a boycott of some prominent college athletics programs in response to a redistricting fight that represents “a sprint to erase Black political power.”

          NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools

          NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools

            The NAACP is calling for Black athletes, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities within Southern states that are in the process of redistricting following a recent Supreme Court decision.

            These Virginia Tech students are building a motorsports team from scratch

            These Virginia Tech students are building a motorsports team from scratch

              Virginia Tech students are building a motorsports team from scratch — raising $45K, training a pit crew and preparing to race this summer in a maroon-and-burnt-orange Miata.

              Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

              Virginia Tech men's basketball to host Radford, VMI

                Plus Virginia Tech women's basketball scheduling information.

                Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court talks about impact of Louisiana v. Callais ruling

                Candidate for Georgia Supreme Court talks about impact of Louisiana v. Callais ruling

                Jen Jordan, a candidate for the Supreme Court of Georgia, campaigned in Columbus, Georgia on May 13, 2026 ahead of the upcoming election. During one stop, she spoke with the Ledger-Enquirer about the impact of the recent Louisiana v. Callais ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and its potential…

                New Ferrum men's basketball coach Johnson 'back home'

                New Ferrum men's basketball coach Johnson 'back home'

                The former Virginia Tech coach is the new men's basketball coach at his alma mater.

                ESPN's McKinney figures Virginia Tech softball has 'chip on their shoulder'

                ESPN's McKinney figures Virginia Tech softball has 'chip on their shoulder'

                The commentator is intrigued by the pitching in the Baton Rouge Regional.

                WR Jeremiah Harrison brings youth, production to JMU football receiving corps

                WR Jeremiah Harrison brings youth, production to JMU football receiving corps

                Jeremiah Harrison left high school with a chip on his shoulder.

                Virginia Tech AD Whit Babcock says 'time will tell' on how his legacy is defined

                Virginia Tech AD Whit Babcock says 'time will tell' on how his legacy is defined

                Tech enjoyed plenty of achievements across most of the university’s 22 NCAA-sponsored sports during Whit Babcock's tenure. The university’s marquee attraction — football — not reaching its potential certainly clouds the perspective of those who are critiquing how Babcock will be remembered.

                JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

                JMU coach Billy Napier's football journey is deeply connected to his dad

                Billy Napier jokes that he learned how to ride a bike on a football field with his dad, Bill Napier, right there beside him.

                New calls for Black athletes to boycott SEC over redistricting

                New calls for Black athletes to boycott SEC over redistricting

                The political fight over redistricting is landing on the football field, where some activists and actors are calling on Black student-athletes to boycott schools in the South. LZ Granderson of the Los Angeles Times weighs in, questioning whether that responsibility should fall on Black athle…

                Ex-Virginia Tech coach Johnson agrees to become Ferrum coach

                Ex-Virginia Tech coach Johnson agrees to become Ferrum coach

                Johnson is returning to his alma mater, according to a source.

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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

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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. 

                JMU HC Billy Napier on dad's influence

                JMU HC Billy Napier on dad's influence

                Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

                Virginia Tech softball heading to LSU for NCAAs

                The Hokies will face South Alabama on Friday in a regional in Baton Rouge.

                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.  

                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

                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.

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