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Kitley has double-double, defense dominates for No. 15 Virginia Tech women in 85-40 win over Radford
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Elizabeth Kitley scored 16 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and No. 15 Virginia Tech held Radford to 19% shooting to roll to an 85-40 win on Sunday. The Hokies (7-2) raced to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter by making 10 of 20 shots and holding the Highlanders...
Military-themed brewery wants to open in a big Navy town. An ex-SEAL is getting in the way
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL who says he shot Osama bin Laden is at the center of a much different fight in Virginia, where plans for a military-themed brewery are drawing opposition over his alleged racist and homophobic remarks. Robert J. O'Neill has a small...
Morgan State routs NCCAA member Virginia-Lynchburg 120-50
BALTIMORE (AP) — Morgan State had five players post double-doubles and the Bears pummeled Virginia-Lynchburg 120-50 on Saturday. Reserves Christian Oliver and freshman Trent Edwards led the Bears (4-8) with 18 points apiece. Oliver had 15 rebounds and Edwards grabbed 11 with three...
Rogers' 19 lead American over VMI 77-69
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) — Matt Rogers had 19 points in American's 77-69 win against VMI on Saturday. Rogers was 7 of 13 shooting, including 2 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line for the Eagles (5-6). Elijah Stephens added 18 points while shooting 6 of 12 from the...
Dozens of animals taken from Virginia roadside zoo as part of investigation
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. (AP) — Over 100 animals –- both living and dead -– have been taken from a roadside zoo in western Virginia, according to court documents, as part of what state authorities are calling a criminal investigation. One search warrant executed Wednesday at the...
Cattoor's 19 points lead Virginia Tech past Valparaiso 71-50
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Hunter Cattoor matched his season high with 19 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 71-50 win over Valparaiso on Saturday in the first meeting between the schools. Virginia Tech has won two straight after falling to No. 19 Florida Atlantic and Auburn...
Tulane selects Troy's Jon Sumrall as its next coach
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane has decided to fill its coaching vacancy with Troy's Jon Sumrall, who like his predecessor has posted consecutive seasons with more than 10 wins. Sumrall, whose hiring was announced Friday by incoming Athletic Director David Harris, replaces Willie Fritz,...
Youngkin calls for increased state spending on child care programs
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that the proposed budget he will soon unveil for the next two fiscal years will include an increase in state spending on early learning and child care programs. The central aim of the proposal is to...
Virginia expects to wipe out pandemic unemployment backlog next summer
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia agency that processes unemployment benefits has made progress clearing pandemic-related backlogs, but it isn't expected to finish until next summer, a top official told lawmakers this week. Jeff Ryan, chief deputy commissioner of the Virginia...
Tabbs' 38 lead Morgan State past UMBC 92-80
BALTIMORE (AP) — Wynston Tabbs' 38 points led Morgan State over UMBC 92-80 on Wednesday night. Tabbs was 13 of 21 shooting, including 6 for 10 from 3-point range, and went 6 for 6 from the line for the Bears (3-8). Will Thomas scored 23 points while shooting 8 of 14 from the field...
