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Former Roanoke College coach named as North Cross' boys basketball coach
A former Roanoke College coach has been named the head coach of the North Cross’ varsity boys basketball team. North Cross announced Thursday that it has hired Ed Green as its new coach. Green takes over for Bill Hodges, who retired because of...
Tags: Public Schools, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Sports, College Basketball, College Sports
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University of Virginia coach Bennett named U.S. Under-19 assistant
Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett has been selected as an assistant coach on the USA Basketball Under 19 World Championship team. The team will compete in the Czech Republic from June 27th to July 7th. Florida's Billy Donovan will be the head...
Tags: Billy Donovan, Sports
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Local coach addresses NBA player's decision to come out
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistIt's been more than 24 hours since NBA player Jason Collins told the world he is gay and now others are speaking out about his big announcement. The former Washington Wizard's player is the first player in one of the four major American professional...Tags: Judges, Sports, Jason Collins, Barack Obama, Justice System
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Vinton native named new Radford University women's basketball coach
Radford University introduced Vinton native, Mike McGuire, as its new women's basketball coach Wednesday afternoon. McGuire is no stranger to Southwest Virginia and is thrilled to be back in the area to lead the Highlanders’ women's basketball...
Tags: Sports, College Basketball
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One man offers unique perspective on the Blue Ridge Marathon
WDBJ7 Anchor/ReporterAs the runners laced up their shoes and prepared to hit the course for the grueling 26- point-2 mile race, one man offered us a unique perspective on the marathon. Dan King has won the Equinox Marathon in Alaska, a race that's considered more...Tags: Road Running, Track and Field, Sports, Running
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Virginia Tech basketball coach James Johnson announces signing of two players
Two players signed national letters of intent to play basketball at Virginia Tech, according to head coach James Johnson. According to a news release, Malik Meuller, a guard from Ehingen, Germany and Devin Wilson, a guard from McKees Rock, Pennsylvania,...
Tags: Kevin Pangos, Sports, Anthony Bennett, Virginia Tech Hokies, Madison Square Garden
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University of Virginia basketball player Jesperson granted release to transfer
Virginia coach Tony Bennett says sophomore guard Paul Jesperson is leaving the Cavaliers' program. The 6-foot-6 Jesperson started 33 of 35 games this season. He averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 rebounds. He scored a career-best 12 points in an 80-69...
Tags: Virginia Cavaliers, Sports
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Roanoke College Celebrates 100 Years of Basketball
Sports ReporterAs part of Alumni Weekend at Roanoke College, the school honored the history of its basketball program Friday night on campus. It's the Hundred Years of Basketball Celebration, which recognized alumni who have had an impact on the sport at Roanoke. ...Tags: Sports, College Basketball
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Final Four coach a Roanoke Native
WDBJ7 ReporterA Roanoke native will face a huge challenge tomorrow night in front of millions. Gregg Marshall is the head basketball coach for Wichita State University. His team plays Louisville tomorrow night and the experts say they don't have much of a chance;...Tags: Sports, Broken Nose
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Virginia Tech men's basketball assistant coach Byington will become head coach at Georgia Southern
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's been just two weeks since the end of the Virginia Tech men's basketball season, and they already have a player transferring in Robert Brown, and now assistant coach Mark Byington is leaving Blacksburg as well. Byington is leaving his coaching...Tags: Sports, Virginia Tech Hokies
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The NBA comes to Blacksburg
WDBJ7 ReporterIt's March Madness, the best teams in college basketball have their eyes on the Final Four. And today we found out the NBA is in Blacksburg. Curious, we sent WDBJ7 reporter David Kaplan to see just what this league was all about. In his quest to find...Tags: Sports, National Basketball Association
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WDBJ7 to alter programming for NCAA Tournament basketball games
WDBJ7 is altering some of its programming on Thursday and Friday because it is airing NCAA Tournament men’s basketball games. “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” will air on MY19 on Thursday and Friday. Also, there will be...
Tags: CBS Corp., Syracuse Orange, Marquette Golden Eagles, Jeopardy!, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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