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Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 game
Read full article: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated an 'unwritten rule' in buying out 2025 gameMississippi coach Lane Kiffin says Wake Forest violated โan unwritten ruleโ by buying its way out of next yearโs matchup, leaving the Rebels in search of another major-conference opponent.
Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 win
Read full article: Jaxson Dart and No. 5 Mississippi roll over Wake Forest for a 40-6 winJaxson Dart passed for 377 yards and two touchdowns, Henry Parrish Jr. rushed for 148 yards and two TDs, and No. 5 Mississippi beat Wake Forest 40-6.
The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?
Read full article: The potential hazards of fans storming the court has run smack into a question: How to stop them?Recent incidents in college basketball have underscored the potential dangers that come from jubilant fans storming the court after the game comes to an end.
Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's win
Read full article: Duke's Filipowski hobbled after fan collision during court-storming following Wake Forest's winDuke star big man Kyle Filipowski was hobbled after a collision with a fan rushing onto the court to celebrate Wake Forest's win against the eighth-ranked Blue Devils.
Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken up
Read full article: Wake Forest edges No. 8 Duke 83-79. Court storming leaves Filipowski shaken upHunter Sallis scored 29 points while Andrew Carr had a huge second half to help Wake Forest edge No. 8 Duke 83-79, earning a massive boost to its NCAA Tournament chances.
American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources say
Read full article: American Athletic Conference targets Army as football-only member to replace SMU, AP sources sayThe American Athletic Conference has been in contact with Army as it looks for a replacement for Atlantic Coast Conference-bound SMU, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schools
Read full article: Wake Forest's Dave Clawson says multiple players returned despite tampering by other schoolsWake Forest coach Dave Clawson says roughly six to eight of his players returned despite tampering efforts by other schools hoping to persuade them to transfer.
Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion again
Read full article: Jay Johnson made all the right moves to quickly build LSU into a national champion againLSU's Jay Johnson became the first baseball coach to win a national championship before his third year at a school.
Whiteโs homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals with a 2-0 win over No. 1 Wake Forest
Read full article: Whiteโs homer in 11th sends LSU to College World Series finals with a 2-0 win over No. 1 Wake ForestTommy White hit Camden Minacciโs first pitch into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the 11th inning, giving LSU a 2-0 walk-off victory over No. 1 national seed Wake Forest and clinching a spot in the College World Series finals.
LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finals
Read full article: LSU tops No. 1 Wake Forest 5-2 to set up a rematch for a spot in the College World Series finalsCade Beloso hit a go-ahead three-run homer, freshman Griffin Herring pitched 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in his longest outing, and LSU defeated No. 1 national seed Wake Forest 5-2 to stay alive in the College World Series.
Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern California
Read full article: Wake Forest wins first women's golf title with 3-1 win over Southern CaliforniaLauren Walsh closed out her match against Brianna Navarrosa with a conceded par on the 16th hole and Wake Forest won its first womenโs golf championship by beating Southern California 3-1.
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company
Read full article: STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite companyOregonโs Bo Nix and Wake Forestโs Sam Hartman became the fourth and fifth Football Bowl Subdivision quarterbacks to throw for five touchdowns in multiple games this season.
Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victim
Read full article: Clemson DBs Greene, Davis II sued by accident victimClemson defensive backs Malcolm Greene and Fred Davis II were sued by a U.S. postal worker who's delivery truck was struck by Davis last year seconds after he was clocked driving 115 mph on a highway near campus.
Liberty hangs tight with #19 Wake Forest, loses by one point
Read full article: Liberty hangs tight with #19 Wake Forest, loses by one pointLiberty scored with 1:11 left, but No. 19 Wake Forest stopped CJ Yarbroughโs two-point conversion attempt several yards short of the goal line for a tight 37-36 home victory Saturday.
Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issue
Read full article: Wake Forest QB Hartman out indefinitely with medical issueWake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman will miss โan extended period of timeโ for treatment of what the school described Wednesday as medical condition unrelated to football.
Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach K
Read full article: Frosh duo helps No. 8 Duke beat Wake Forest without Coach KPaolo Banchero had 24 points and eighth-ranked Duke hit 13 straight shots to blow it open after halftime and beat Wake Forest 76-64 on Wednesday night with Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski sidelined by illness.
COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
Read full article: COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowlsThe Fenway Bowl and Military Bowl have been canceled due to the pandemic as coronavirus outbreaks at Virginia and Boston College forced them to call off their postseason plans.
Fake slides now against rules after Pickettโs trick vs Wake
Read full article: Fake slides now against rules after Pickettโs trick vs WakeThe fake slide Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett used to help clear his path for a long touchdown run in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game is now against the rules.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC titleKenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburghโs four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday nightโs Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Roanoke native Carlos โBoogieโ Basham Jr. taken by Bills with 61st overall pick in NFL Draft
Read full article: Roanoke native Carlos โBoogieโ Basham Jr. taken by Bills with 61st overall pick in NFL DraftAfter sitting out this past season for the Hokies, Caleb Farley now knows the next destination in his football journey.
Virginia Tech coach Mike Young apologizes for Jehovah Witnesses comment
Read full article: Virginia Tech coach Mike Young apologizes for Jehovah Witnesses commentVirginia Tech head coach Mike Young celebrates with his team after a score during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)Days before the biggest game of his Virginia Tech career, Virginia Tech basketball coach Mike Young is apologizing for a comment he made during media availability. Weโre playing the Gators, man, weโre playing the Gators. GO get your stuff packed and get out of here.โ It may not be that tough, but letโs play well and play a good ball game. Letโs see what happens.โ Mike YoungHours after that, Young issued the following apology. โEarlier today on the NCAA Tournament conference call, I attempted to show my respect for our upcoming opponent, the University of Florida.
Duke vs. Florida State ACC Menโs Basketball Quarterfinal canceled due to coronavirus concerns
Read full article: Duke vs. Florida State ACC Menโs Basketball Quarterfinal canceled due to coronavirus concernsWake Forest forward Ody Oguama (33) fouls Duke forward Matthew Hurt (21) on a rebound attempt during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, in Wintson-Salem, N.C. (Andrew Dye/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, Pool)The ACC quarterfinal game between Duke and Florida State has been canceled. According to a release from the ACC, the game was originally scheduled for 6:30 p.m Thursday and was canceled due to coronavirus concerns on the Duke team. With the cancelation, Florida State is advancing to the semifinals and will play the winner of Thursdayโs North Carolina vs. Virginia Tech game, which is set to start at 8:30 p.m.Read the full statement below:
Virginia Tech tabbed as No. 3 seed in ACC Tournament
Read full article: Virginia Tech tabbed as No. 3 seed in ACC Tournament3 seed in the ACC Tournament (2007) and the first time they have been awarded a double bye, since the tourney expanded to 15 teams in 2014. 3 seed ties the highest Tech has ever been ranked in the ACC Tournament. Tech is 10-16 all-time in the ACC Tournament, including being 3-7 in Greensboro Coliseum, and is 1-1 as the No. AdThe 68th annual ACC Tournament will have all of its games nationally televised on ESPN, ESPN2 or ACC Network. The full 2021 New York Life ACC Tournament schedule:Tuesday, March 9First Round 2 p.m. - No.
Aluma, No. 16 Virginia Tech pound Wake Forest 84-46
Read full article: Aluma, No. 16 Virginia Tech pound Wake Forest 84-46BLACKSBURG, Va. โ Keve Aluma scored 23 points, Tyrece Radford had 15 and No. 16 Virginia Tech pounded Wake Forest 84-46. Virginia Tech recorded its largest margin of victory for an Atlantic Coast Conference game. The previous record for the Hokies was a 94-65 win over Wake Forest in 2011. Wake Forest has lost five straight games
The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players
Read full article: The Latest: NHL's COVID-19 list down to 13 players(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The NHLโs COVID-19 list is now down to 13 players, marking the second-lowest total since the league first began publishing it on Jan. 13. His addition came the same day four Wild players were removed from the list: Jonas Brodin, Victor Rask, Carson Soucy and Cam Talbot. Los Angeles Kings forward Andreas Athanasiou was also cleared after spending a league-high 21 days on the list. The professional hockey team started in 2013 in the Central Hockey League, helping fill the void after the Ontario Hockey Leagueโs Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay. The New Jersey Devils still lead all NHL teams in both the number of players and the number of combined days on the COVID-19 list.
The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debut
Read full article: The Latest: BC-Ga Tech men's hoops off, delays coach's debutBoston College forward Andrew Kenny (23), who joined the team as a walk-on, congratulates teammates during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Boston College menโs basketball game at Georgia Tech scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. The Atlantic Coast Conference said the postponement was due to the continued quarantines and contact tracing within the Boston College program. Boston College is 3-13 overall and 1-9 in the ACC. The Flyers are scheduled to face Boston on Sunday outdoors at Lake Tahoe as part of a league event.
The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball schedule
Read full article: The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball scheduleVirginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Saturdayโs Atlantic Coast Conference menโs basketball game between Louisville and No. The postponement follows one earlier Wednesday between Louisville at Syracuse following a positive test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinalsโ program. The league cited a combination of a positive test, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Lady Volsโ program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Louisvilleโs menโs basketball game at Syracuse scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed. AdThe league said the postponement was due to a positive COVID-19 test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals' program.
Louisville tops womenโs Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2
Read full article: Louisville tops womenโs Top 25, South Carolina up to No. 2Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Louisville keeps winning and remained atop The Associated Press women's basketball poll. The Cardinals are the only unbeaten team left in the Top 25 after topping Miami and North Carolina this past week. 4 North Carolina State. Arizona expects to travel to Oregon to play Oregon State on Friday and Oregon next Monday.
No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63
Read full article: No. 1 Louisville stays unbeaten, beats Wake Forest 65-63Louisville guard Dana Evans, left, drives around Wake Forest guard Gina Conti (5) in the first quarter of an NCAA women's college basketball game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. โ WINSTON-Dana Evans hit a driving shot for the go-ahead three-point play with 8.0 seconds left to help top-ranked Louisville barely avoid a huge upset by holding off Wake Forest 65-63 on Sunday. Conti scored 13 points while Raca had 12 to lead the Demon Deacons (7-6, 4-5), who erased an early nine-point deficit by getting on the boards. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons were hosting a No. Wake Forest: The Demon Deacons host Florida State on Thursday.
Radford helps No. 20 Virginia Tech beat Wake Forest 64-60
Read full article: Radford helps No. 20 Virginia Tech beat Wake Forest 64-60WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. โ Tyrece Radford scored 20 points to help No. 20 Virginia Tech hold off Wake Forest 64-60. Virginia Tech won despite committing 15 turnovers while having quiet days from top scorers Keve Aluma and Jalen Cone. I credit Oguama, and I credit the Demon Deacons,โ said Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young. Ismael Massoud scored 12 points for Wake Forest, which was playing a fourth straight game against a ranked league opponent.
The Latest: Vanderbiltโs season finale at Georgia canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Vanderbiltโs season finale at Georgia canceledThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The University at Albany womenโs basketball game scheduled for Dec. 23 against Siena has been postponed. ___UNLV has canceled its home basketball game against Pepperdine on Monday after a positive COVID-19 test. 10 Georgia has been canceled with the Commodores falling below both the number of scholarship players available and position requirements. The school had paused basketball activities last Tuesday and canceled its home game with Wofford scheduled for last Thursday. South Carolinaโs next scheduled game is at home against South Carolina State on Dec. 23.
Virginia menโs basketball pauses program activities
Read full article: Virginia menโs basketball pauses program activitiesCharlottesville, VA. โ Wednesday afternoon the UVA menโs basketball program announced they are pausing all basketball related activities because of Covid-19 issues within the program. The moves comes in the wake of the ACC-BIG Ten challenge game against Michigan State being canceled. Virginia now officially postpones the William and Mary contest set for December 13th as well. The 18th ranked Cavaliers are 3-1 on the young season. Their conference opener against Wake Forest that was originally set for December 16th was postponed last week because of a Covid outbreak in the Wake Forest program.
The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirus
Read full article: The Latest: LA Rams player tests positive for coronavirusThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Los Angeles Rams will hold their team meetings from home Wednesday after an unidentified player tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday night. Los Angeles center Brian Allen was the first NFL player to confirm he had tested positive for coronavirus back in April. The list is used for players who either test positive for the coronavirus or have had close contact with someone who tested positive. ___Bill Haas has tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn from the RSM Classic this week at Sea Island. ___An unidentified New York Giants player has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to work remotely Tuesday.
Virginia Cavaliers menโs basketball team releases 2020-2021 ACC schedule
Read full article: Virginia Cavaliers menโs basketball team releases 2020-2021 ACC scheduleCHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. โ The Atlantic Coast Conference released the 2020-21 menโs basketball schedules on Tuesday (Nov. 10) on ACC Network. 4 Virginia will play 27 regular-season games, including 20 ACC games with 14 contests at John Paul Jones Arena. (Purcell Pavilion) TBA TBAJan. 2 (Sat) Virginia Tech * Charlottesville, Va. (John Paul Jones Arena) TBA TBAJan. 5-6 (Tue-Wed) Wake Forest * Charlottesville, Va. (John Paul Jones Arena) TBA TBAJan. 9 (Sat) at Boston College * Chestnut Hill, Mass. 2-3 (Tue-Wed) Miami * Charlottesville, Va. (John Paul Jones Arena) TBA TBAMar. 10-14 ACC Tournament Washington, D.C. TBA TBA
Hokies, Cavs regrouping after weekend losses
Read full article: Hokies, Cavs regrouping after weekend lossesVirginia โ Virginia tech is back to the grind with another road challenge on tap. This week the defense will have its hands full with a Louisville team that has speed in multiple skill positions. Saturdayโs matchup will be the first time the Hokies and Cardinals will meet since the 2006 Gator Bowl. With this particular team this particular year, but the output, like what we can contribute is really where they are. And man I, we had a meeting this morning early and theyโre resilient, theyโre tough and theyโre anxious to play again,โ Mendenhall explained.
Hokies lose to Demon Deacons 23-16
Read full article: Hokies lose to Demon Deacons 23-16WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. โ The Virginia Tech Hokies lost to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons by a score of 23-16. The Deacons quarterback Sam Hartman completed a 9-yard rushing touchdown, while kicker Nick Sciba completed a 41-yard field goal. The Hokies answered back with a field goal in the second quarter as kicker Brian Johnson successfully made a 28-yard field goal to cut the deficit. Late in the second quarter, Wake Forest ended the tie by scoring a 6-yard rushing touchdown by running back Kenneth Walker III. In the third quarter, the Deacs kept themselves in the lead as kicker Nick Sciba completed a 46-yard field goal.
Walker runs for 123 yards, 3TDs; Wake Forest beats Virginia
Read full article: Walker runs for 123 yards, 3TDs; Wake Forest beats VirginiaWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. โ Kenneth Walker III had 123 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead 75-yard scoring, run, and Wake Forest beat Virginia 40-23. Walker took a handoff, bounced left, broke free from a Virginia tackler and raced down the left sideline to make it 30-23 early in the fourth quarter. Virginiaโs Perris Jones muffed the ensuing kickoff while attempting to make a fair catch, setting up Walker for a 4-yard TD run that put the Demon Deacons (2-2, 1-2 ACC) in control for good. With starter Brennan Armstrong sidelined due to concussion protocol, Virginia used a combination of backups Lindell Stone, Iraken Armstead and Keytoan Thompson, often rotating Stone and Armstead in the same series. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.)
No. 23 Virginia Tech routs Boston College, 40-14
Read full article: No. 23 Virginia Tech routs Boston College, 40-14BLACKSBURG, Va. โ Virginia Tech bounced back from a loss at North Carolina last week, earning a lopsided home win over Boston College on Saturday, 40-14. Virginia Tech is starting to get most of its key pieces back to full strength. 23 Virginia Techโs 40-14 victory over Boston College. โJust awfully proud of our coaches and players bouncing back,โ Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. โข Hookerโs second-quarter touchdown pass marked his third passing touchdown of the season and the 16th of his career.
The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fans
Read full article: The Latest: Scottish Open decides not to have limited fansThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The European Tour has decided against having a limited number of fans for the Scottish Open next week. The tour says because of a recent update on the Scottish government's guidelines for COVID-19, the tournament at the Renaissance Club with not have spectators. It would have been the second golf tournament to have fans, after the Sanford International two weeks ago in South Dakota on the PGA Tour Champions. Another postponed game, Virginia-Virginia Tech, had previously been moved to that date as well. The positive tests at Notre Dame also caused South Florida to pause on-field football activities Wednesday.
Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed; Mountain West eyes fall
Read full article: Notre Dame-Wake Forest postponed; Mountain West eyes fallMountain West athletic directors are aiming for an Oct. 24 or Oct. 31 start for the football season. Mountain West Commissioner Craig Thompson told AP last week the conference would not move forward on a fall football season without its schools having the ability to test daily. The Mountain West postponed its fall sports season on Aug. 10, the day before the Big Ten and Pac-12 did the same. The conferences that are currently staging fall football seasons have been testing athletes at least three times per week, but not daily. Notre Dame said 94 football players were tested for COVID-19 on Monday and of those seven were positive.
Hokies LB Ashby, CB Farley named to AP All-ACC team
Read full article: Hokies LB Ashby, CB Farley named to AP All-ACC teamRALEIGH, NC โ Third-ranked Clemson once again dominated the Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference teams and individual awards released Tuesday. Led by unanimous selections Travis Etienne at running back and Isaiah Simmons at linebacker, eight Tigers made the first team. Clemson earned its fifth straight berth in the College Football Playoff a day after routing Virginia in the league title game. Etienne repeated as the offensive player of the year while Simmons was chosen as the defensive player of the year. Louisville coach Scott Satterfield is the coach of the year while North Carolina freshman quarterback Sam Howell is the newcomer of the year.
Virginia Tech wins over No. 19 Wake Forest 36-17
Read full article: Virginia Tech wins over No. 19 Wake Forest 36-17Virginia Tech knocks off No. 19 Wake Forest 39-17 in Lane Stadium. The Hokies were able to make a comeback, they trailed Wake Forest at halftime, 10-6. Tech wide receiver Damon Hazelton had 86 receiving yards today. Virginia Tech hopes to take the win over currently un ranked Georgia Tech when they play in Athena next Saturday.
Notre Dame beats Virginia Tech in a close 21-20 game
Read full article: Notre Dame beats Virginia Tech in a close 21-20 game- The Virginia Tech Hokies lost in a close game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Notre Dame won 21-20. Top rushing yards for Virginia Tech came from Quincy Patterson II, Deshawn McClease, Dalton Kenee and Tre Turner, with a total of 109 yards. Top rushing yards for Notre Dame came from Jafar Amrstrong, Ian Book, Jahmir Smith, and Avery Davis, with a total of 85 yards. The Hokies will take on Wake Forest at home Nov. 9, and Notre Dame will take on Duke.