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Members of Congress want the Washington Redskins to change their name
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Ten members of Congress are urging the Washington Redskins to change their name because it is offensive to many Native Americans. The representatives said Tuesday they've sent letters to Redskins owner Dan Snyder, NFL Commissioner...
Tags: FedEx Corporation, Tom Cole, U.S. Congress, Social Issues, Washington, DC
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Three GW Danville football players sign on to play at the college level
GW Danville is sending a trio of student athletes to the next level. They had a signing ceremony at the school Wednesday for three football players. Jeremiah McGue, who was the Eagles’ kicker and punter, will play at Delaware State University....
Tags: Sports, Football, Delaware State University
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Roanoke Native Ronde Barber Retires from NFL
Sports DirectorRoanoke native Ronde Barber has decided to retire from the NFL following 16 seasons, all with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cave Spring and UVA product will be remembered for his toughness and versatility. He holds the record for most consecutive...Tags: Sports, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Football, Super Bowl, Ronde Barber
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Local talent picked up in the NFL Draft
Some local talent was picked up in the NFL draft. Virginia's Oday Aboushi was taken by the Jets as the 8th pick in the 5th round, 141 overall. In the 6th round, a pair of Virginia Tech players were selected. The Detroit Lions drafted Corey Fuller...
Tags: NFL Draft, Dallas Cowboys, Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), New York Giants, Detroit Lions
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Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson suspended four games
Washington Redskins linebacker Rob Jackson has been suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The league said Wednesday night that Jackson will miss the first four games of the regular season. The Redskins re-...
Tags: Sports, Substance Abuse, Washington Redskins, Football, Brian Orakpo
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Shanahan: RG III needs to learn to avoid contact
Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says Robert Griffin III is "ahead of schedule" in his return from knee surgery. Shanahan, speaking at the NFL owners meeting on Wednesday, said that when Griffin comes back, he must learn how to protect himself...
Tags: Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III
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Tags: DeAngelo Hall, Sports, Football
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Pulaski County native, Georgia defensive coordinator Grantham to interview with New Orleans Saints
University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham, a Pulaski County native, has notified the school that he's interviewing with the New Orleans Saints. As part of his contract, Grantham, who played and coached at Virginia Tech, must let...
Tags: Sports, Football
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ROUNDUP: Local high school athletes sign on to play in college; Virginia Tech, UVA announce football recruits
High school athletes from across the area are signing on to play at the college level. Here is a running story of athletes who have signed on, and football players that have signed at the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. Blacksburg Geinda...
Tags: Track and Field, Virginia Tech Hokies, NFL Scouting Combine, University of Virginia, Maryland Terrapins
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UVA offensive coordinator Lazor leaving to join Philadelphia Eagles
The University of Virginia has confirmed that Bill Lazor is leaving to become an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Eagles. Lazor joined UVA's staff in 2010. “I appreciate Bill Lazor’s time here as a member of my staff,”...
Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Virginia Cavaliers, Chip Kelly, Sports, CBS Corp.
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Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer pays visit to Hendrick Motorsports
Day three of the NASCAR Media Tour in North Carolina marked one of the tour's most popular stops at Hendrick Motorsports. A familiar face made a pit stop this week to merge football and racing. “We feel like we fumbled the ball in the closing...
Tags: Jimmie Johnson, Auto Racing, Virginia Tech Hokies, Kasey Kahne, NASCAR
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Cornell Brown, Bill Roth, Frank Allen elected to 2013 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum announced its Class of 2013 on Monday, and it has several local ties. Roanoke College All-American Frank Allen, former Virginia Tech football player Cornell Brown, and Virginia Tech sportscaster Bill Roth...
Tags: Sugar Bowl, National Invitation Tournament, Track and Field, Radio, Congressional Medal of Honor Heroes
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