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NCAA president addresses future of college sports in discussion with Virginia Tech leadership

The president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Charlie Baker, spoke to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at their meeting Tuesday. Baker spoke about the uncertainty of college sports, particularly over name, image and likeness rights for athletes, and rules for how often athletes can transfer to other schools.

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Megan Duffy and Virginia Tech fall short in pursuit of a 5-star Qandace Samuels to SEC power

Virginia Tech women's basketball coach Megan Duffy fell short in landing 5-star Class of 2027 recruit Qandace Samuels on Tuesday.

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James Franklin, Virginia Tech Lose 4-Star Wide Receiver

James Franklin and Virginia Tech suffered a significant recruiting setback after four-star wide receiver Anthony Roberts flipped his commitment to an ACC rival.

Blacksburg, VA · 3d

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Let the games begin: High School playoff brackets set

ROANOKE, Va. – The high school football regular season is officially in the rearview with teams ready to tackle the postseason. The playoffs begin the week of November 9 with the region quarterfinals round. Below you’ll find matchup brackets for regions that include the local teams regularly featured on 1st and 10. Four teams enter the VHSL postseason as undefeated top seeds in the region while Roanoke Catholic is the top seed for VISAA DII-A!

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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2026 high school football playoff brackets set

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The 2026 high school football playoff matchups are set, with area schools vying to become state champions. Friday Football Extra w/ Dave Walls will have all the action up to the state championships Friday nights at 11 pm on WDBJ7!. Here are the matchups, listed by...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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Hawks fall to archrival, head to playoffs

The Gretna Hawks football team dropped the last game of the regular season. The Hawks are headed to the playoffs though, taking on Floyd County Friday at 7 p.m. on the road. Gretna lost Friday night's game, 44-7, in a road matchup with the Altavista Colonels. "We came out flat,"...

Gretna, VA · 1d

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Volleyball Roundup: Auburn, Appomattox Co. earn region championships

ROANOKE, Va. – More region champions were crowned Tuesday night on the high school volleyball courts. We had multiple local teams in action. In Region 1C, Auburn defeated Eastern Montgomery 3-0. The Mustangs who are having an historic season, showed fight in the opening set before the Eagles closed the door in the second and third set.

Appomattox County, VA · 2d

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Altavista Varsity Volleyball Senior Night recognition is given

On Thursday night, October 29 before the Varsity Volleyball game against Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy, Altavista recognized four senior members of the volleyball team. Each of these young ladies has been part of the volleyball program and have contributed to the team in her own way. Senior night is a chance to reflect on their time at Altavista, celebrate their accomplishments both on and off the court, and look forward to all the opportunities ahead of them.

Altavista, VA · 2d

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Pulaski County’s Thanksgiving Day Gobble & Wobble 5k returns Nov. 26 with New Balance athlete Cole Boone

DUBLIN, VA. — Pulaski County Parks and Recreation will host the fourth annual Gobble & Wobble 5K at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Randolph Park. The Thanksgiving Day race, which drew 722 registrants last year, will feature New Balance athlete Cole Boone and food samples from seven local businesses.

Dublin, VA · 2d

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Boone’s Kate Sears Scores 8 as Virginia Tech Beats James Madison, 59-43

Boone native Kate Sears scored 8 points in 24 minutes Sunday night as Virginia Tech beat James Madison, 59-43, at Cassell Coliseum to improve to 3-0. The former Watauga High School star shot 3-of-6 from the field, including 1-of-3 from three-point range, and made her only free throw. She added 2 rebounds and an assist.

Boone, NC · 4d

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Pulaski County’s Bucey-Card Runs Personal Best at State Cross Country Championships

SALEM, Va. — Pulaski County’s lone state qualifier, sophomore Nina Bucey-Card, closed out her season with a personal-best performance Saturday at the VHSL Class 3 State Cross Country Championships at Green Hill Park. Bucey-Card, who earned her spot by placing 11th at the Region 3D Championships, finished 53rd...

Pulaski County, VA · 3d

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Virginia Tech Hokies News: 4-star Crystal Ball football prediction, Megan Duffy's recruiting push, more

In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, James Franklin makes the final three for Class of 2028 quarterback Anthony Turner and more.

Blacksburg, VA · 3d

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Virginia Tech vs. Stanford Week 11: How to watch, weather, odds, announcers, and more

The Virginia Tech football team returns home this weekend to host Stanford in an ACC contest at Lane Stadium.

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Virginia Tech Hokies On SI

Full Game Preview and Score Prediction for Virginia Tech Men's Basketball vs. Iowa

The Hokies face a significant test after beginning the season with two straight victories.

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James Franklin places blame for Virginia Tech's shameful primetime loss to SMU

Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin points the finger following a 51-28 loss at SMU on Friday night.

Blacksburg, VA · 6d

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Virginia Tech Board hears presentation about university's athletics budget and performance

The College Football Playoff announced it will expand from 12 to 24 teams next year. That news wasn’t mentioned during Monday’s meeting of the athletics committee of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors. But the committee did hear a presentation about how a boost of athletics funding is being used.

Blacksburg, VA · 3d

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MBB Notes: Virginia Tech in Sioux City

The University of Iowa men’s basketball team heads to Sioux City for a neutral site game against Virginia Tech on Tuesday at 6 p.m. (CT) at the Tyson Center. The game will be televised on FS1. ON THE AIR. TV: Tuesday’s game will be televised on FS1 with Kevin...

Sioux City, IA · 4d

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Amani Hansberry Dropped 23, and Virginia Tech's Turnover Numbers Are Getting Hard to Ignore

Nba logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Virginia Tech is sitting pretty at 2-0 on the season after senior forward Amani Hansberry absolutely balled out, dropping a game-high 23 points in a dominant 96-67 win over […]

Blacksburg, VA · 6d

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