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Four-star quarterback verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star quarterback verbally commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Peter Bourque, a junior at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, announced his commitment to the Hokies on Thursday to give the program a blue-chip prospect in their recruiting class.

Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

  • MATT HAYES USA Today

In a college sports world where money fuels the engine of drastic, unrecognizable change, common sense is tied up and held hostage in the trunk.

Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico

Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico

  • Josh Peter USA Today

With the Ortiz brothers set to ride May 16 in the Preakness Stakes, photos found by USA Today Sports on social media appear to link them to illegal cockfighting.

NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

  • TYLER DRAGON USA Today

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who sent a letter to the NFL in March threatening legal action if the league didn’t abolish the Rooney Rule, said Wednesday he has issued an investigative subpoena to the league regarding the rule and other initiatives.

Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

Tech, which has won 11 of its last 15 games, will host Clemson to end the regular season.

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

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

  • MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times

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

Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

  • SNTV

Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

Date set for next basketball clash between Virginia and Maryland

Date set for next basketball clash between Virginia and Maryland

    Virginia basketball will play at Maryland on Nov. 13, The Daily Progress has learned through an open records request.

    Virginia basketball roster tracker: Who is staying? Who is joining the Cavaliers?

    Virginia basketball roster tracker: Who is staying? Who is joining the Cavaliers?

      Virginia basketball has retained all of its players from the 2025-26 team who have eligibility remaining for the 2026-27 season. But there are still roster spots to fill through the transfer portal. This page will serve as a way for The Daily Progress to track all of the Cavaliers' roster moves in one spot.

      Katherine Legge doing Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. Because 'Why not?'

      Katherine Legge doing Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. Because 'Why not?'

        Legge will be the first woman to attempt “The Double” — racing in the Indy 500 and Charlotte’s Coca-Cola 600 — on May 24. 

        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.

          Sources: Saint Louis transfer Kalu Anya commits to Virginia basketball

          Sources: Saint Louis transfer Kalu Anya commits to Virginia basketball

            Virginia basketball picked up a transfer commitment from former Saint Louis forward Kalu Anya on Wednesday, sources confirmed to The Daily Progress.

            Rick Pitino questions expanded March Madness pushback: 'Why and who cares?'

            Rick Pitino questions expanded March Madness pushback: 'Why and who cares?'

              Consider Rick Pitino on board with the expanded NCAA Tournament.

              ACC sets start time for Virginia football's Week 0 game in Brazil against NC State

              ACC sets start time for Virginia football's Week 0 game in Brazil against NC State

                Virginia football will open its season in Week 0 against NC State in Brazil, and a game time for the contest has been set.

                High School

                Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                Judge hears arguments in homeschooled student's bid to play sports for Roanoke County school

                Attorneys for the Palmer family and the defending VHSL and Roanoke County School Board stated their cases before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Dillon in court Monday

                Unique background of UVa's Dustin Groves helps make him college golf's top assistant coach

                Unique background of UVa's Dustin Groves helps make him college golf's top assistant coach

                Fourth-year Virginia men's golf assistant Dustin Groves, a Charlottesville native and Monticello High School graduate, was named college golf's top assistant coach on Thursday.

                New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

                New York Giants trade up to select Charlottesville native Malachi Fields

                On Friday, the New York Giants traded up into the third round of the NFL Draft to select Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, a Charlottesville native who began his college career at Virginia.

                Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

                Varina star, UVa football recruit Richardson's 'Feed The Bull' series is on NIL frontier

                "I can make money off my name, that’s what kids are doing in college football right now ... There aren’t a lot of athletes in Richmond doing this."

                College

                Four-star quarterback verbally commits to Virginia Tech

                Four-star quarterback verbally commits to Virginia Tech

                Peter Bourque, a junior at Tabor Academy in Massachusetts, announced his commitment to the Hokies on Thursday to give the program a blue-chip prospect in their recruiting class.

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                Steve Sarkisian goes scorched-earth on college football’s wild West culture

                In a college sports world where money fuels the engine of drastic, unrecognizable change, common sense is tied up and held hostage in the trunk.

                Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

                Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

                Tech, which has won 11 of its last 15 games, will host Clemson to end the regular season.

                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.

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                NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

                NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

                Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico

                Kentucky Derby winning jockeys, MLB pitcher tied to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico

                Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

                Virginia Tech baseball has 'a lot at stake' in Clemson series

                Professional

                NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

                NFL defends Rooney Rule legality amid Florida AG subpoena, updates to language

                Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who sent a letter to the NFL in March threatening legal action if the league didn’t abolish the Rooney Rule, said Wednesday he has issued an investigative subpoena to the league regarding the rule and other initiatives.

                Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

                Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

                Two-time champion Svitolina fights back against Rybakina in Rome

                Katherine Legge doing Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. Because 'Why not?'

                Katherine Legge doing Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600. Because 'Why not?'

                Legge will be the first woman to attempt “The Double” — racing in the Indy 500 and Charlotte’s Coca-Cola 600 — on May 24. 

                Brandon Clarke death mourned by NBA world: 'Heartbreaking'

                Brandon Clarke death mourned by NBA world: 'Heartbreaking'

                Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died, the team and his sports agency announced Tuesday. He was 29 years old.

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