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AP Source: Elon joins CAA in latest expansion move

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:00 EDT

A person familiar with the situation says Elon is joining the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season.

Former Roanoke College coach named as North Cross' boys basketball coach

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:12:00 EDT

A former Roanoke College coach has been named the head coach of the North Cross’ varsity boys basketball team.

Virginia Tech beats baseball rival Virginia in first ACC Tournament meeting

Travis Wells — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

The teams squared off in Durham on Wednesday

Virginia and Virginia Tech took their baseball rivalry to Durham for the first ACC Tournament meeting between the two schools on Wednesday.

Three GW Danville football players sign on to play at the college level

WDBJ7 Sports Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

GW Danville is sending a trio of student athletes to the next level.

UPDATE: NASCAR Hall of Fame announces Class of 2014 on Wednesday night

WDBJ7 Web Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

Three locals are up for nomination.

NASCAR announced its 2014 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday evening.

Mike Krzyzewski reportedly will coach Team USA in 2016 Olympics

By Chuck Schilken — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

It's a legendary basketball coach's prerogative to change his mind.

NASCAR has brotherly love-hate for Kyle, Kurt Busch

George Diaz — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:46:00 EDT

The Busch Brothers are NASCAR's guilty pleasure.

Spurs fend off rallying Grizzlies in Game Two overtime

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:03:00 EDT

(Reuters) - San Antonio squandered a big lead in the fourth quarter and had Tim Duncan to thank for settling their nerves in overtime as the Spurs ground out a 93-89 win over the Memphis Grizzlies and took a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals on Tuesday.

Cavs win top pick in draft

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:24:00 EDT

For the second time in three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft.

Bruins beat Rangers to lead playoff series 3-0

Julian Linden — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:17:00 EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins scored twice in the final period to beat the New York Rangers 2-1 at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday and grab a commanding 3-0 lead in their National Hockey League (NHL) playoff.