The longtime Roanoke Times outdoors editor was the first outdoors writer to be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
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Future baseball All-Star Lou Whitaker grew up playing in this Martinsville park. Now it’s named after him.
Only two other players in baseball history have appeared in more games for the Detroit Tigers.
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The ‘basketball IQ’ that’s taking JJ Redick to LA is nothing new. Just ask his Roanoke County coach.
The former Duke University star is now tasked with leading the Lakers back to an NBA title. “I would never, ever bet against him,” his high school coach said.
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Patrick & Henry Community College softball coach goes from cutting timber to bringing home a national championship
The Henry County school has used sports as a way to recruit students. This time, it brought home a trophy.
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Final Four ref from Roanoke earned his spot in the ACC by doing the right thing ‘when nobody else is watching’
Roanoke basketball referee Roger Ayers got hired by the ACC after he passed a crucial test: He treated a hotel desk clerk well.
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Auburn, Christiansburg, Galax, Glenvar, Rye Cove among those to claim VHSL state championships
Pairings and scores in the Virginia High School League spring sports tournament.
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Wytheville’s first pro hockey team scores at the box office
The team, in its first year, finished in last place on the ice but averaged 1,294 fans per game.
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Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon
Between 600 and 700 runners will run the marathon on Saturday, and more than 3,000 will compete in associated races over the weekend.
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Ferrum’s move to Division II boon for Conference Carolinas, not cause for concern with ODAC
Ferrum hopes its move will rekindle athletic success at the Franklin County school.
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Lynchburg native Kevin Keatts guides N.C. State to men’s Final Four
The former Heritage High School and Ferrum College star has guided his team to an improbable season.