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Virginia Tech's Erick Green getting a taste of NBA life in workouts

By Norm Wood , nwood@dailypress.com | 757-247-4642 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:21:00 EDT

For a little more than two weeks, Erick Green has been on a whirlwind, red-eye tour of NBA cities, where he's had to deal with pressure and challenges unlike any others he's faced.

Hossa 'likely' to return for Hawks in Game 4

By Chris Kuc, Tribune reporter — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:55:00 EDT

BOSTON -- It appears the Chicago Blackhawks will have the services of winger Marian Hossa for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night.

Report: Manziel thought about transferring

The Sports Xchange — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:00 EDT

Johnny Manziel's Heisman Trophy might never have come to pass in 2012 if Texas A&M had not lifted a school suspension before the season.

Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test

Julian Linden — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:23:00 EDT

MIAMI (Reuters) - One of the most turbulent championships in National Basketball Association (NBA) history will reach its climax on Thursday when the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs meet in the decisive seventh game of the Finals.

Massachusetts police search NFL player's home in homicide probe: report

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:09:00 EDT

(Reuters) - Massachusetts State Police searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected homicide, according to ABC News.

For at least one member of Virginia Tech equestrian team, love of horses goes far beyond ring

Haley Shotwell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:00 EDT

If you make it to the Roanoke Valley Horse Show, chances are you'll see Virginia Tech's equestrian team.

Luke Hancock Honored At Roanoke Valley Sports Club

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:43:00 EDT

Luke Hancock has been in town for the past 4 weeks and he's gotten a hero's welcome here in his hometown since winning Most Outstanding Player honors for Louisville at the Final Four, helping the Cards to a national title.

DC United Under 23 Team Pays A Visit To Roanoke

Travis Wells — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:51:00 EDT

DC United's Under 23 developmental soccer team was in town Sunday night to play an exhibition against an alumni collection of players from the Roanoke Star club squad.

Tiger Woods struggles with rough, wrist at U.S. Open

By Teddy Greenstein and Mark Wogenrich — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:15:00 EDT

First round won't be completed until Friday because of rain delays. Luke Donald leads at four under through 13 holes.

Mickelson in control at U.S. Open after Donald fades

Mark Lamport-Stokes — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:43:00 EDT

ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Luke Donald bogeyed two of the last three holes in tough scoring conditions to hand Phil Mickelson a one-shot lead when the weather-delayed first round of the U.S. Open was completed on Friday.