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Sports

United States' Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women's World Cup...

Shiffrin wins slalom, moves within 1 win of World Cup record

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Shiffrin had shared the women’s record of 82 wins with former teammate Lindsey Vonn.

Sports

Elena Rybakina, left, of Kazakhstan and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus pose for a photo ahead of...

Aryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Sabalenka is a powerful player whose most glowing strength was also her most glaring shortfall: her serve.

Sports

Charlotte Bobcats head coach Paul Silas reacts in an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland...

Celebration of life to be held in memory of former Charlotte Hornets coach Paul Silas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By WBTV Web Staff
Silas will be honored this Saturday at The Park Church in north Charlotte.

Community

19th Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game preview

Players, coaches get ready for annual Guns N Hoses charity hockey game

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:15 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
Doors open up at 4:30 p.m. – attendees are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic.

Sports

Steve Wilks says he’s ‘disappointed but not defeated’ after Panthers hire Frank Reich

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:55 AM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
“The sun rose this morning and by the grace of God so did I,” according to a statement Wilks tweeted out Friday morning.

Memorial

Adam Ward Classic set for February 3-4

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 9:45 AM EST
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By Justin Geary
The majority of the proceeds will go to the Adam Ward Scholarship Fund.

College

College basketball broadcaster Billy Packer dies at 82

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:05 AM EST
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By STEVE REED AP Sports Writer
Packer’s broadcasting career coincided with the growth of college basketball. He worked as analyst or color commentator on every Final Four from 1975 to 2008.

7@four

Berglund Center hosts Guns ‘n’ Hoses hockey game for charity

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:54 PM EST
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By WDBJ7 Staff
Guns and Hoses is an annual charity ice hockey game played in Roanoke to benefit Roanoke Valley charities.

High School

MCPS School Board working to fill athletic training positions

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Athletic trainers are currently provided through a partnership with VCOM, LewisGale, and Carilion but this year only Christiansburg High School and Eastern Montgomery High Schools have them.

Sports

Ex-Lions, Liberty linebacker Jessie Lemonier dead at 25

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:24 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Lions disclosed his death in a statement Thursday, adding they confirmed it with his family.
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Sports

Panthers hire Frank Reich, becomes sixth head coach in franchise history

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Luke Tucker
Reich spent the past five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, compiling a 40-33-1 record.

High School

EC Glass football coach stepping down after eight years

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:16 AM EST
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By Pat Thomas
“Coach Woody helped elevate our program and built it into a consistent VHSL playoff contender team. He grew fan interest and community support and positively impacted Hilltopper football and our student-athletes in countless ways."

Olympics

‘I am honored’: Olympic superstar Simone Biles unveils new Wheaties box

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Jordan Gartner
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and Wheaties are once again joining forces.

College

Bassett QB Hairston commits to Hokies

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Four-year Bassett High School quarterback Ja’Ricous Hairston announced Tuesday on Twitter that he would be making the move to be a Hokie.

Entertainment

Chris Stapleton to sing national anthem at Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:36 PM EST
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By Jonathan Landrum Jr.
Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl to sing the national anthem.

Sports

Rolen only writers’ vote for Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The new addition to the 2023 Baseball Hall of Fame was announced during a special broadcast on MLB Network Tuesday evening.

College

Hokies men’s basketball team defeats Duke 78-75

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:14 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Grant Basile led the Hokies with 24 points.

Sports

49ers beat Cowboys 19-12 to advance to NFC title game

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:29 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
San Francisco advanced to play the Eagles in the NFC title game next Sunday in Philadelphia.

College

No. 12 Virginia Tech women’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 74-57

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 3:20 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Liz Kitley scored 28 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double.

College

Hokies men’s basketball defeated by No. 19 Clemson 51-50

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:40 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Grant Basile led the team with 13 points.

College

Liberty hockey player carried off ice, airlifted to hospital

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Fricks was carried off of the ice in the first period after a hit against the boards.

College

JMU football tickets launch Monday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
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By Mandy Bartholomew
On Monday tickets for the 2023 James Madison University football season will officially launch.

College

Liberty men’s basketball defeats North Florida 73-62

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:27 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The Flames defeated North Florida 73-62 on Saturday in Jacksonville.

Sports

Charlotte FC announces plans for celebration of life in memory of Anton Walkes

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By WBTV Web Staff
Walkes, 25, sustained fatal injuries in a boating accident in Florida on Wednesday.

College

No. 10 Virginia men’s basketball defeats Wake Forest 76-67

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Virginia had three players score in the double digits.

Schools

Attendance restrictions in place for Martinsville basketball games after fight at previous game

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM EST
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By Makayla Shelton
"I know games get heated, but that that’s not going be tolerated from our school division.”

Sports

Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 4:18 AM EST
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
Hamlin has not yet made a public appearance except for a photograph linebacker Matt Milano posted on his Instagram account of his teammate at the Bills facility.

High School

Northside boys stay perfect with 72-64 road win at Cave Spring

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By Anthony Romano
The Vikings improve to 15-0 on the season.

College

Clark’s record night lifts No. 10 Virginia past Hokies 78-68 Wednesday

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 9:23 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
irginia Tech’s losing streak has come after they won 11 of their first 12 games.

Sports

NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:56 AM EST
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By ROB MAADDI
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular season.

Sports

Chris Ford, champ as player, coach with Celtics, dies at 74

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:07 PM EST
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By KYLE HIGHTOWER
The family revealed the death through the Celtics on Wednesday. No official cause was given, but the statement said Ford passed away on Tuesday.

College

UVA Baseball season off to strong start

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:44 AM EST
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By Hailey Wilt
‘Hoos rank No. 19 in the D1Baseball preseason Top 25.

College

US appeals court to hear NCAA case over pay for athletes

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:48 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
As of July 2021, college athletes can now earn money through use of their name, image or likeness and the budding industry now sees millions in deals. The NCAA is still working through its oversight of NIL payments after a series of states passed laws permitting them.

Sports

Biden welcomes NBA Champion Warriors, pledges support for California

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and CHRIS MEGERIAN and AAMER MADHANI
The Golden State Warriors won their fourth title since 2015 when they beat the Boston Celtics 4-2 in the best-of-seven series.

Sports

Iconic Kobe Bryant jersey up for auction

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 6:14 PM EST
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By CNN Newsource staff
The L.A. Lakers star wore the jersey more than 25 times during the 2007-2008 season.

Sports

College football fanatic reflects on 77-game road trip

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
Ben Chase attended the Virginia Tech and West Virginia game in Blacksburg, in September, and just finished the trip last week.

College

Liberty men’s basketball defeats Central Arkansas 82-62

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 9:09 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Liberty is now 14-5 on the season.

College

No. 13 Virginia men’s basketball defeats Florida St. 67-58

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
The Wahoos are now 13-3.

High School

Fleming boys and girls sweep Friday hoops doubleheader vs. Lord Botetourt

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:03 AM EST
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By Anthony Romano
The Colonels took both games against the Cavaliers.

Sports

Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 2:24 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and KEN RITTER
As a boy, Robbie Knievel began on his bicycle to emulate his famous father, Evel Knievel, who died in 2007 in Clearwater, Florida.

Safety

Former NFL running back off ventilator after saving kids from drowning

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:11 AM EST
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By Gabe Swartz, Alec Sapolin and Debra Worley
Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis was hospitalized last week after saving his kids from drowning, according to prior reports.

Community

Guns N’ Hoses charity hockey game returns to Berglund Center

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:16 AM EST
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By Janay Reece
The charity ice hockey tournament will benefit the Carilion Children’s Hematology & Oncology Clinic.

Sports

NASCAR’s Harvick: ‘It’s just time,’ racer says of 2023 final season

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:23 AM EST
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By JENNA FRYER
The driver thrust onto the global stage when he was named Dale Earnhardt’s replacement just days after Earnhardt’s fatal 2001 crash will make this 23rd season his last in NASCAR.

Sports

Going home: Bills’ Hamlin released from Buffalo hospital

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Buffalo Bills announced Wednesday that safety Damar Hamlin has been released from the hospital, less than two weeks after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the football field.

College

No. 13 Virginia men’s basketball defeats UNC 65-58

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:13 PM EST
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By Eddie Callahan
Virginia is now 12-3 on the season.

College

Hannes Hammer becomes first Virginia Tech football commit on scholarship from North Cross

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:53 PM EST
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By Brittany Morgan
Hammer only played two seasons on the o-line for the Raiders

Sports

Montgomery County approves lights for Creed Fields Park

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:28 PM EST
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By Andrew Webb
The two newer baseball fields and the all purpose field will receive lighting.

Sports

Doctors: Bills’ Hamlin in good spirits, undergoing testing

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:02 PM EST
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By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer
The hospital said its team of doctors was “tasked with identifying any possible causes of the event, potentially treat any pathology that may be found, as well as plan for his recovery, discharge and rehabilitation.”

College

No. 1 Georgia beats TCU 65-7 to win 2nd consecutive title

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:46 AM EST
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By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press
Georgia became the first team to win consecutive College Football Playoff national championships since Alabama in 2012.

Sports

Bills safety Hamlin back in Buffalo to continue recovery

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 9:43 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and JOHN WAWOW and CAROLYN THOMPSON
Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in the morning and flown to Buffalo, where Dr. William Knight said he was “doing well.”
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