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Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech flexed its muscles early. The offense was in rhythm. The defense made plays in the backfield. The end result was a 44-21 victory over the visiting Monarchs on Saturday afternoon before a sellout crowd at Lane Stadium.

Virginia Tech football notes: Scoop-and-score highlights aggressive defensive effort

Virginia Tech football notes: Scoop-and-score highlights aggressive defensive effort

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Mylachi Williams’ sack that led to Tyson Flowers’ fumble return touchdown was one of the Hokies’ seven sacks and 14 tackles for a loss in a 44-21 win over the Monarchs at Lane Stadium.

Hokies' Franklin on back-to-back defensive plays

Hokies' Franklin on back-to-back defensive plays

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the defense's back-to-back plays that resulted in quarterback sacks, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries in the Hokies' 44-21 win over Old Dominion on Saturday in Blacksburg.

Hokies' Franklin on win over ODU

Hokies' Franklin on win over ODU

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 44-21 win over Old Dominion on Saturday in Blacksburg.

Vahe Gregorian: ‘We left Kansas bleeding again’: How Eli Drinkwitz undercut own Kansas video protest

Vahe Gregorian: ‘We left Kansas bleeding again’: How Eli Drinkwitz undercut own Kansas video protest

  • Vahe Gregorian, The Kansas City Star

LAWRENCE, Kan. — In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years ago, Missouri and Kansas athletics officials convened over what had become an increasingly sensitive matter: calling their athletic rivalry the Border War, signifying a history that goes back to the Civil War. Back to Bl…

Women's baseball league providing sense of community for fans

Women's baseball league providing sense of community for fans

  • Claire Grant USA Today Network

The inaugural WPBL season marked the first professional women’s baseball competition since 1954 pitting the San Francisco Firebells, Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights against each other.

College football Week 2 pressure cooker includes Steve Sarkisian, Bryce Underwood

College football Week 2 pressure cooker includes Steve Sarkisian, Bryce Underwood

  • Paul Myerberg, USA Today

It’s just Week 2 and we’re already talking Heisman Trophy, hot seats, buyouts and the College Football Playoff.

Greg Madia: What we learned from Virginia football's win over Norfolk State

Greg Madia: What we learned from Virginia football's win over Norfolk State

    No. 25 Virginia football blew past FCS Norfolk State, 59-3, on Friday night. What we learned from the Cavaliers' victory.

    Hokies' McKenzie on the running back rotation

    Hokies' McKenzie on the running back rotation

      Virginia Tech running backs coach Norval McKenzie assesses his running back rotation with Marcellous Hawkins and Jeffrey Overton Jr.

      How to watch Virginia Tech football against Old Dominion

      How to watch Virginia Tech football against Old Dominion

        Here's what you need to know about the series history and how to watch the Hokies take on the Monarchs on Saturday.

        Hokies' Reynolds on ODU defense

        Hokies' Reynolds on ODU defense

          Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds breaks down Old Dominion's defense.

          Keys to victory in Virginia Tech football's home game against Old Dominion

          Keys to victory in Virginia Tech football's home game against Old Dominion

            Here are the keys to victory for Virginia Tech and Old Dominion when the Hokies and the Monarchs meet on Saturday at Lane Stadium.

            Hokies' Reddish on ODU offense

            Hokies' Reddish on ODU offense

              Virginia Tech safety Quentin Reddish breaks down the strengths of Old Dominion's offense.

              Who has the edge at each position in Virginia Tech's home game against Old Dominion?

              Who has the edge at each position in Virginia Tech's home game against Old Dominion?

                A look at who has the edge Saturday in Virginia Tech's home game against Old Dominion.

                High School

                Graham, Auburn earn wins at Bank of Marion Invitational

                Graham and Auburn came out on top of a 19-team field on Monday’s Bank of Marion Invitational held at Holston Hills Golf Course.

                Elsie MacCleery shines on par 3s, tops Kathryn Ha for VSGA Women's Amateur title

                Elsie MacCleery shines on par 3s, tops Kathryn Ha for VSGA Women's Amateur title

                Elsie MacCleery, a University of Virginia rising sophomore, never trailed in her championship match against Vanderbilt University rising sophomore and medalist Kathryn Ha.

                Kathryn Ha on performance at Women's Am

                Kathryn Ha on performance at Women's Am

                Kathryn Ha discusses her performance during the three days of the VSGA Women's Amateur Championship at Roanoke Country Club.

                PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Elsie MacCleery wins VSGA Women's Amateur

                PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Elsie MacCleery wins VSGA Women's Amateur

                University of Virginia rising sophomore Elsie MacCleery defeated Vanderbilt University rising sophomore Kathryn Ha 3 and 2 to win the VSGA Women's Amateur Championship at Roanoke Country Club.

                College

                Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

                Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

                Virginia Tech flexed its muscles early. The offense was in rhythm. The defense made plays in the backfield. The end result was a 44-21 victory over the visiting Monarchs on Saturday afternoon before a sellout crowd at Lane Stadium.

                Virginia Tech football notes: Scoop-and-score highlights aggressive defensive effort

                Virginia Tech football notes: Scoop-and-score highlights aggressive defensive effort

                Mylachi Williams’ sack that led to Tyson Flowers’ fumble return touchdown was one of the Hokies’ seven sacks and 14 tackles for a loss in a 44-21 win over the Monarchs at Lane Stadium.

                Hokies' Franklin on back-to-back defensive plays

                Hokies' Franklin on back-to-back defensive plays

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the defense's back-to-back plays that resulted in quarterback sacks, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries in the Hokies' 44-21 win over Old Dominion on Saturday in Blacksburg.

                Hokies' Franklin on win over ODU

                Hokies' Franklin on win over ODU

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 44-21 win over Old Dominion on Saturday in Blacksburg.

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                Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

                Virginia Tech football rolls to win over Old Dominion

                Brandyn Hillman leads No. 25 Virginia football in blowout win over FCS Norfolk State

                Brandyn Hillman leads No. 25 Virginia football in blowout win over FCS Norfolk State

                'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

                'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

                Professional

                Women's baseball league providing sense of community for fans

                Women's baseball league providing sense of community for fans

                The inaugural WPBL season marked the first professional women’s baseball competition since 1954 pitting the San Francisco Firebells, Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights against each other.

                After losing her father on 9/11, a young Yankees fan built an unbreakable bond with Derek Jeter

                After losing her father on 9/11, a young Yankees fan built an unbreakable bond with Derek Jeter

                Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father's death on Sept. 11.

                Rugby facing uphill battle for American attention

                Rugby facing uphill battle for American attention

                Rugby remains relatively unknown in the U.S., facing stiff competition from established leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL for fan attention and media exposure.

                The hugs at Shea Stadium that still define former Met’s post-9/11 memories

                The hugs at Shea Stadium that still define former Met’s post-9/11 memories

                Todd Zeile recalls the emotional embrace shared by Mets and Braves players during the first MLB game in NYC after 9/11, emphasizing sportsmanship over competition amid the city's trauma.

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