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Catch the latest sports news, scores, highlights, and community coverage from across Southwest and Southside Virginia with Cardinal News. From high school football rivalries and basketball championships to college athletics, local athletes, outdoor recreation, and regional sporting events, Cardinal News delivers in-depth reporting that celebrates the teams, traditions, and communities that define Virginia sports culture. Follow coverage from the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Blue Ridge region, and beyond with stories that spotlight hometown talent, game-day moments, and the passion behind local sports.

Zack Kelly and his son, Kayden, with his parents at spring training. His father, Reed Kelly, is the former sheriff of Botetourt County. Courtesy of Kelly

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From Botetourt to Boston: Zack Kelly hopes for early return to Major League Baseball after injury

by Steve Hemphill April 29, 2023April 30, 2023

The former Lord Botetourt star, who labored in the minors before getting called up to the Red Sox last year, faces arm surgery after an injury.

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Former Final Four star Luke Hancock returns to Roanoke to talk basketball

by Doug Doughty April 28, 2023April 27, 2023

Former Hidden Valley High School and Louisville star talks how how he was originally so bad at the sport he almost gave up.

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Virginia Tech, Virginia and Radford pick up basketball transfers

by Doug Doughty April 27, 2023April 26, 2023

Two back-up quarterbacks at Virginia Tech also enter the transfer portal.

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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inducts its newest members

by Doug Doughty April 20, 2023April 21, 2023

They include Shawn Moore, DeAngelo Hall, Ryan Zimmerman, Bob Rotanz and Jimmye Laycock.

Kadin Shedrick. Courtesy of University of Virginia.

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The transfer portal keeps turning

by Doug Doughty April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

Who’s going where among college basketball teams. Plus, college baseball and softball news.

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Virginia Tech’s Mike Young looks to an improved lineup for next season

by Doug Doughty April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

The men’s basketball coach says defense was a problem this year, when Tech failed to make the NCAA field and was booted early from the NIT.

Ryan Odom. Courtesy of Utah State Athletics.

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College coaches on the move

by Doug Doughty April 6, 2023April 5, 2023

New VCU coach figured in one of the NCAA’s best-known upsets.

Virginia Tech women's basketball, 2023. Courtesy of Dave Knachel, Virginia Tech.

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Virginia Tech’s first women’s basketball coach will be watching – from Hawaii

by Steve Hemphill March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

John Wetzel retired from the NBA and returned to Virginia Tech to finish his degree. Then he got recruited to coach the school’s first women’s basketball team.