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Four-star offensive lineman Saunders commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star offensive lineman Saunders commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

The second-highest rated offensive lineman in Virginia verbally committed to Virginia Tech late Sunday afternoon to cap a stellar recruiting day for the Hokies.

Four-star cornerback Woods verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star cornerback Woods verbally commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Another four-star prospect announced his verbal commitment to Virginia Tech during the Hokies’ first recruiting weekend in June.

Four-star receiver Wade verbally commits to Virginia Tech

Four-star receiver Wade verbally commits to Virginia Tech

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech’s first recruiting weekend in June netted a four-star wide receiver prospect.

Virginia baseball adds A-10 Pitcher of Year and Richmond transfer Joey Giordano

Virginia baseball adds A-10 Pitcher of Year and Richmond transfer Joey Giordano

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia baseball secured a critical transfer addition on Sunday, landing former Richmond standout and 2026 A-10 Pitcher of the Year Joey Giordano.

Former Virginia TE Tyler Neville 'thankful' for All-UFL season with St. Louis Battlehawks

Former Virginia TE Tyler Neville 'thankful' for All-UFL season with St. Louis Battlehawks

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Former Virginia football tight end Tyler Neville earned All-UFL honors after a standout campaign with the St. Louis Battlehawks.

Delaware transfer OF Sal Mineo commits to Virginia baseball

Delaware transfer OF Sal Mineo commits to Virginia baseball

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia baseball picked up its first transfer addition of the offseason, landing a commitment from former Delaware outfielder Sal Mineo on Saturday.

Mike Bianchi: While Nick Saban asked Congress to save college sports, the SEC and Big Ten exposed their hypocrisy

Mike Bianchi: While Nick Saban asked Congress to save college sports, the SEC and Big Ten exposed their hypocrisy

  • Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nick Saban found himself in a remarkable position this week. There he was on Capitol Hill, testifying before Congress in support of the Protect College Sports Act, arguing that college athletics desperately needs structure, leadership and federal intervention before it spiral…

Mark Story: Will Stein has decisively won the offseason. Will that help him win the season?

Mark Story: Will Stein has decisively won the offseason. Will that help him win the season?

    LEXINGTON, Ky. — My first-hand recollection of Kentucky Wildcats sports goes back to the early 1970s. In all that time, I don’t recall any new UK head coach handling the public relations aspects of their job any better than Will Stein has done. In interview after interview, the new Kentucky football coach has come across as enthusiastic and likable while mostly steering clear of the mind-dulling ...

    ACC-SEC Challenge men's and women's pairings revealed

    ACC-SEC Challenge men's and women's pairings revealed

      The Tech women will host the Lady Vols, while the Tech men will host Ole Miss. The UVa men will host Kentucky.

      Virginia basketball to host Kentucky in ACC-SEC Challenge

      Virginia basketball to host Kentucky in ACC-SEC Challenge

        Virginia basketball will welcome Kentucky to John Paul Jones Arena on Dec. 2 for the ACC-SEC Challenge.

        Virginia basketball picks up commitment from Loyola Marymount transfer Jan Vide

        Virginia basketball picks up commitment from Loyola Marymount transfer Jan Vide

          Virginia basketball added to its 2026-27 roster on Thursday evening, picking up a commitment from ex-Loyola Marymount guard Jan Vide.

          Virginia's Zion Wilson denied sixth year, signs with Philadelphia Eagles

          Virginia's Zion Wilson denied sixth year, signs with Philadelphia Eagles

            Virginia football DT Zion Wilson, an East Carolina transfer who spent the spring with the Hoos, was denied his pursuit of a sixth season by the NCAA on Wednesday and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday.

            Virginia baseball offseason primer: How do the Cavaliers move forward under Chris Pollard?

            Virginia baseball offseason primer: How do the Cavaliers move forward under Chris Pollard?

              Virginia baseball's season ended last Sunday against Jackonsville State. What are the offseason storylines for the Cavaliers and coach Chris Pollard?

              Dom Amore: How do UConn coaches feel about Senate bill that could change college sports?

              Dom Amore: How do UConn coaches feel about Senate bill that could change college sports?

                SOUTHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is taking on the spiraling, out-of-control state of college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act now being discussed is a wide-ranging bill that could have profound effect, and there is much here that could impact UConn. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was a star witness in hearings before the Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee ...

                Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year’s UConn women’s basketball team

                Catching up with Geno Auriemma as he gets first look at next year’s UConn women’s basketball team

                SOUTHINGTON — With UConn women’s basketball, as with any other team, it’s always one door opens, one door closes, and for other doors, you have to wait. So coach Geno Auriemma was in his office as players began gathering on campus over the weekend, getting the first glimpses of next year’s team. “I was really curious to see what it looks like, because every year is totally different,” he said. ...

                Trump backs Senate’s version of college athletics bill

                Trump backs Senate’s version of college athletics bill

                WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday broke his silence over competing bills that would implement major changes to college sports, backing a bipartisan Senate measure and calling for the House and Senate to come together and send him legislation to sign this summer. In a social media post, Trump backed the Senate’s bill, primarily drafted by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, ...

                Virginia football promotes Justin Speros to general manager

                Virginia football promotes Justin Speros to general manager

                On Thursday, Virginia football coach Tony Elliott promoted Justin Speros to general manager.

                Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

                Record $75 million gift to benefit Virginia Tech athletics, Honors College

                Virginia Tech announced Thursday it received its largest donation ever through a $75 million pledge that will see most of it go to athletics and a sizeable portion directed to the Honors College. 

                Senators urge quick action to halt college sports decay

                Senators urge quick action to halt college sports decay

                WASHINGTON — Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul a college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors — Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking ...

                Virginia Tech, Maryland alter future football series

                Virginia Tech, Maryland alter future football series

                Virginia Tech increased the guarantee its paying Maryland for the teams’ 2029 game in Blacksburg from $500,000 to $600,000. The increase in the guarantee to Maryland was the only change in payment in the four-game series that was shortened to two games.

                Virginia football's trip to Brazil has been canceled

                Virginia football's trip to Brazil has been canceled

                Virginia and NC State will not play in Brazil on Aug. 29, the ACC announced on Wednesday.

                Virginia basketball picks up commitment from Mahamadou Landoure

                Virginia basketball picks up commitment from Mahamadou Landoure

                Virginia basketball picked up a commitment for its 2027 class on Tuesday in Mahamadou Landoure, who has developed his game at the NBA Academy Africa.

                Virginia Tech adds to recruiting haul with O-lineman Latell

                Virginia Tech adds to recruiting haul with O-lineman Latell

                Offensive tackle Dylan Latell, a rising senior at Girard High School in Ohio, announced his verbal commitment to the Hokies in a social media post on Tuesday night.

                Virginia football picks up commitment from Huguenot DB Zayvon Miller

                Virginia football picks up commitment from Huguenot DB Zayvon Miller

                Virginia football picked up a commitment for its 2027 recruiting class from Huguenot defensive back Zayon Miller on Tuesday.

                Virginia's Scott Stadium to gain more premium seating with introduction of '1931 Club'

                Virginia's Scott Stadium to gain more premium seating with introduction of '1931 Club'

                Virginia announced on Tuesday that Scott Stadium will be adding more premium seating with UVa set to open the '1931 Club' for the 2027 season.

                White House ‘reviewing’ college sports bill ahead of Senate hearing

                White House ‘reviewing’ college sports bill ahead of Senate hearing

                WASHINGTON — The House and Senate could be headed toward a showdown over competing bills that would usher in major changes to college sports, but President Donald Trump has yet to make clear just what he would sign. The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is slated to hear from expert witnesses as both chambers push differing versions of legislation to shake up college athletics’ ...

                Board of visitors approves effort to increase Virginia Tech athletics revenue

                Board of visitors approves effort to increase Virginia Tech athletics revenue

                Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors on Tuesday unanimously approved the creation of Hokie Ventures, a nonprofit company affiliated with the university that will strategically work to increase athletic department revenue.

                Three-star corner Austin Barrett commits to Virginia Tech

                Three-star corner Austin Barrett commits to Virginia Tech

                Virginia Tech's massive recruiting weekend netted a third verbal commitment Tuesday morning.

                Effort to increase Va. Tech athletics revenue nears Board of Visitors approval

                Effort to increase Va. Tech athletics revenue nears Board of Visitors approval

                The creation of a new company that will handle the Virginia Tech athletic department’s revenue-generating operations took a step forward on Monday.

                Lane Stadium not getting Wi-Fi upgrade this year

                Lane Stadium not getting Wi-Fi upgrade this year

                Upgrading the Wi-Fi at the football stadium carries a steep price tag.

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