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Sports

NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

  • ROB MAADDI Associated Press

NFL free agency spending has reshaped the early pecking order, with a few teams gaining real momentum and others taking hits. 

NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

  • MICHAEL MAROT Associated Press

The partial government shutdown, security concerns from conflict in the Middle East and the high volume of spring break travelers may cause travel snafus.

Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia baseball third baseman Noah Murray grew up going to games at Disharoon Park, and after transferring from Duke to UVa this past offseason, it's now his home ballpark.

Hokies' Mines on Ayden Greene

Hokies' Mines on Ayden Greene

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Mines wants to see Virginia Tech's receivers 'earn the opportunity' in spring practice

Mines wants to see Virginia Tech's receivers 'earn the opportunity' in spring practice

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

 “We’ve got some really talented guys that I feel like are going to earn the opportunity to play, but they’ve got to prove that. They’ve got to prove that every day, just like the guys returning with experience.”

Ex-Michigan assistant coach Chris Partridge sues university: 'I was a scapegoat'

Ex-Michigan assistant coach Chris Partridge sues university: 'I was a scapegoat'

  • Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News

Former Michigan football assistant Chris Partridge is suing the University of Michigan for wrongful termination and the “devastation” of his reputation after the university used a “false narrative” to fire him. Partridge filed the suit Wednesday in the US District Court for the Eastern Distr…

Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

Big 12 tournament glass LED court 'slippery,' caused migraines, players say

  • Kevin Skiver USA TODAY

Basketball can be played on blacktop or hardwood, but the 2026 Big 12 Tournament is adding another surface to the mix: glass.

Iran’s sports minister says country can’t take part in World Cup because of US attacks

Iran’s sports minister says country can’t take part in World Cup because of US attacks

    Iran's sports and youth minister said that the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the U.S. killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

    FIFA World Cup Games: Iran will not play in Seattle due to war

    FIFA World Cup Games: Iran will not play in Seattle due to war

      It appears Iran will not compete in the FIFA World Cup, including a match set to happen in Seattle.

      Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

      Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

        Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form.

        Liberty opens CUSA Tournament handling pressure of top seed, repeat hopes

        Liberty opens CUSA Tournament handling pressure of top seed, repeat hopes

          The Flames put a late-season wobble in their rearview and now look to repeat as Conference USA Tournament champions in Hunstville this week.

          Geno Smith gives Jets puncher's chance at competitiveness | Back Page Banter

          Geno Smith gives Jets puncher's chance at competitiveness | Back Page Banter

            Brandon London reacts to the Jets' decision to bring Geno Smith back to the tri-state area for a second stint with Gang Green as the team searches for their signal-caller of the future.

            Sam Harris helps power No. 14 Virginia baseball to win over William & Mary

            Sam Harris helps power No. 14 Virginia baseball to win over William & Mary

              Sam Harris homered for the fifth time this season and No. 14 Virginia baseball beat William & Mary, 9-7, on Tuesday.

              No. 10 Virginia basketball set for return to Charlotte for ACC tournament

              No. 10 Virginia basketball set for return to Charlotte for ACC tournament

                Jacari White scored 25 points and did not miss a shot from the field when Virginia basketball played at the Spectrum Center earlier this season. Now, the Hoos return there for the ACC tournament.

                High School

                At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

                At first VHSL girls wrestling state meet, competitors, organizers praise sport's growth

                After 15-plus years of organizational efforts, girls wrestling is a VHSL-sanctioned sport, and held its first official state meet Tuesday and Wednesday at the Henrico Sports and Events Center.

                Virginia Tech's Franklin plants recruiting flag in Richmond at All-Metro football banquet

                Virginia Tech's Franklin plants recruiting flag in Richmond at All-Metro football banquet

                James Franklin remembers well the days when Virginia Tech "was kicking butt and taking names." To get the Hokies back there, he's starting with Virginia's high school stars.

                3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

                3 charged in Craig County-Narrows basketball game fight, sheriff says

                County Sherriff Trevor Craddock released a statement Wednesday afternoon, announcing the result of his department's investigation from the Jan. 22 incident

                VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

                VHSL finds Craig County coach committed sportsmanship violation

                The Virginia High School League issued a statement regarding its investigation into the altercation that took place Jan. 22

                College

                NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

                NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

                The partial government shutdown, security concerns from conflict in the Middle East and the high volume of spring break travelers may cause travel snafus.

                Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

                Virginia baseball 3B Noah Murray is happy to be home at Disharoon Park

                Virginia baseball third baseman Noah Murray grew up going to games at Disharoon Park, and after transferring from Duke to UVa this past offseason, it's now his home ballpark.

                Hokies' Mines on Ayden Greene

                Hokies' Mines on Ayden Greene

                Mines wants to see Virginia Tech's receivers 'earn the opportunity' in spring practice

                Mines wants to see Virginia Tech's receivers 'earn the opportunity' in spring practice

                 “We’ve got some really talented guys that I feel like are going to earn the opportunity to play, but they’ve got to prove that. They’ve got to prove that every day, just like the guys returning with experience.”

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                NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

                NCAA tourney selection committee won't let travel concerns dictate bracketing

                Liberty opens CUSA Tournament handling pressure of top seed, repeat hopes

                Liberty opens CUSA Tournament handling pressure of top seed, repeat hopes

                Virginia Tech's Mike Young enters ACC Tournament on a 'soapbox'

                Virginia Tech's Mike Young enters ACC Tournament on a 'soapbox'

                Professional

                NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

                NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

                NFL free agency spending has reshaped the early pecking order, with a few teams gaining real momentum and others taking hits. 

                Iran’s sports minister says country can’t take part in World Cup because of US attacks

                Iran’s sports minister says country can’t take part in World Cup because of US attacks

                Iran's sports and youth minister said that the country is in no position to take part in the World Cup after the U.S. killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

                FIFA World Cup Games: Iran will not play in Seattle due to war

                FIFA World Cup Games: Iran will not play in Seattle due to war

                It appears Iran will not compete in the FIFA World Cup, including a match set to happen in Seattle.

                Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

                Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in NFL free agency

                Kyler Murray or Tua Tagovailoa could end up being the best bargains in free agency if either quarterback can regain their Pro Bowl form.

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