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Ben Hammond scores 32 as Virginia Tech tops Iowa in overtime
Sports
— 2d
Virginia Tech defeated Iowa 93-88 in overtime, led by Ben Hammond’s 32 points and Jaylen Curry’s 25. Cooper Koch scored 26 for Iowa, which forced overtime on Ty’Reek Coleman’s late free throw.
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Hammond's 32 points carried Virginia Tech through overtime, but Iowa's late free throw almost forced a different outcome.
No. 24 West Virginia women beat Georgia Tech 81-63
Sports
— 3d
No. 24 West Virginia women’s basketball beat Georgia Tech 81-63 on the road to improve to 3-0, building an early lead and stretching it to as many as 28 points. Skylar Forbes scored 23 and Gia Cooke added 20, while the Mountaineers also controlled the boards and got key contributions from their supporting players.
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Losing Streak Teams Set Weekend College Football and Basketball Matchups
Sports
— 5d
Maryland seeks to end a six-game skid at Purdue by improving its run game, while struggling Georgia Tech faces Louisville and Virginia Tech meets SMU in an ACC matchup. In men’s basketball, Kansas State looks to rebound against Cal State Northridge, and West Virginia hosts Stetson.
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Castellanos leads Texas Tech past West Virginia, 53-48
Sports
— 6d
Texas Tech quarterback Thomas Castellanos powered a 53-48 win over West Virginia with 362 passing yards, five touchdowns and 102 rushing yards, rebounding from an uneven prior outing. His dual-threat performance kept the 8-1 Red Raiders in control of their Big 12 title hopes, though their offense stalled in the second half before rallying to win.
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Photos: Mexico Gives Police Escorts to Migrant Caravan Headed to U.S. Border
Ildefonso Ortiz and Brandon Darby · 3 min · 1h
WVU-Texas Tech Big 12 Showdown Looms
Sports
— 6d
West Virginia faces No. 13 Texas Tech on the road seeking a third straight win, with analysts pointing to slowing the Red Raiders’ running game as a possible path to an upset. The Mountaineers are also motivated by last season’s 49–0 loss, while Texas Tech brings a 14-game home winning streak into the matchup.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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College teams record mixed results across five matchups
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Florida State’s women’s soccer team lost 2-1 to Virginia Tech despite outshooting the Hokies, while the Seminoles’ volleyball team rallied to beat Georgia Tech in five sets. Elsewhere, Georgia beat Florida for its sixth straight rivalry win, Snead State won an overtime basketball comeback, and Georgia Tech swimming and diving swept Boston College and beat East Carolina’s women.
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WVU, Texas Tech Set for ESPN Night Game
Sports
— Nov 1, 2026
West Virginia added a home game against Purdue to its 2027 football schedule, bringing the Mountaineers to the 10 Power Four opponents required under the expanded playoff format. Separately, WVU is set to visit No. 13 Texas Tech on Nov. 7 in a nationally televised night game after a bye; the Red Raiders enter 7-1, while West Virginia is 5-3.
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UNC Beats Clemson, Reaches ACC Semifinals
Sports
— 6d
North Carolina and NC State advanced in the ACC men’s soccer tournament: UNC upset second-seeded Clemson 3-2 in double overtime, while NC State rallied past Virginia Tech 2-1. NC State was set to face Wake Forest in the quarterfinals.
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Ramon Scott picks unders in three of four football games
Sports
— 6d
The articles offer betting predictions for several unrelated football and basketball matchups: unders for Texans-Chargers, Iowa-Northwestern and East Texas A&M-Rice, and an over for West Virginia-Texas Tech. The AccuScore page contains only a gambling warning and is unrelated to those predictions.
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Peru Unveils World's Tallest Pope Leo Statue
Callao, Peru, unveiled a 14-meter statue of Pope Leo XIV ahead of his visit, honoring his decades of service in the country and Peruvian citizenship. The monument is billed as the world’s tallest statue of a pope as Leo’s South American tou
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West Virginia Celebrates Career Education Month
Tech
— Nov 2, 2026
West Virginia is promoting career and technical education as a route to in-demand jobs, expanding early exposure and work-based learning, while a Burnley initiative advocates earlier technical pathways and financial support for apprenticeships. But career-tech programs also face funding uncertainty: a California district issued layoff notices to program staff amid concerns that reduced dedicated funding could threaten access.
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College Women’s Soccer Seasons Close With Losses
Sports
— Nov 4, 2026
Vermont’s season ended with a 1-0 overtime loss to UMBC in the America East quarterfinal, while Shippensburg closed its campaign with a 5-2 defeat after surrendering a second-half lead and Florida State fell 2-1 to Virginia Tech. UConn, which has set a program record with nine draws, faces Villanova in its regular-season finale with its season on the line.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Virginia Tech Draws Elite 2028–29 Prospects
Sports
— Oct 18, 2026
Virginia Tech’s 34-24 win over Georgia Tech energized the Hokies’ recruiting efforts, with several 2028 and 2029 prospects praising the atmosphere and coaching staff. The win also gives Virginia Tech a chance to strengthen its position in the wide-open ACC race as it prepares to face Clemson.
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Maryland Beats Virginia Tech 93-82
Sports
— Oct 18, 2026
College basketball exhibition season featured several matchups: Kentucky prepared to host Texas Tech’s men, while Maryland defeated Virginia Tech’s women 93-82. Texas Tech women’s coach Krista Gerlich also reviewed her team’s exhibition against Angelo State.
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Virginia Volleyball Extends Nine-Match Streak Over Tech
Tennessee Technological University
— Oct 15, 2026
Virginia beat Virginia Tech in four sets, 25-19, 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, ending a five-match skid while extending its winning streak over the Hokies to nine. Tech claimed the third set and rallied late in the fourth, but Virginia held on to close out the Commonwealth Clash match.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 16h
Women’s Soccer Teams From Howard, Marshall and Virginia Tech Lose on Sunday
Sports
— Oct 25, 2026
Several women’s soccer teams suffered defeats: Howard lost 2-0 at Stonehill, Marshall fell 1-0 to App State despite playing with a player advantage for about an hour, and Barry’s 2-0 loss to Florida Southern ended its postseason hopes. No. 4 Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech 4-1, with Allie Flanagan scoring a hat trick.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
— Quiz
Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Virginia Tech Marks 100th Homecoming, TSU Draws Thousands
Sports
— Oct 18, 2026
College homecomings brought students, alumni and recruits together: Virginia Tech marked its 100th celebration with campus events and drew more than 150 prospects to its game, while Georgia Tech promoted a week of traditions and events. Tennessee State’s 99th homecoming featured a parade, concert and tailgate, culminating in a 25-16 football victory over Morgan State.
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Unranked Clemson, Florida State Meet Amid Pressure
Mike Norvell
— Oct 27, 2026
Clemson and Florida State, once among the ACC’s top programs, meet amid struggles and mounting pressure on their coaches. Clemson’s offense also needs to give running back Chris Johnson Jr. a larger role after barely using him in its loss to Virginia Tech.
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College Soccer Teams Close Seasons With Mixed Results
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Dayton closed its regular season with a 2-0 win over VCU to secure second place in the Atlantic 10, while RIT lost 3-2 at Skidmore and LaGrange fell 1-0 to Asbury in a conference tournament quarterfinal. Boston College, coming off a 3-2 loss to Virginia Tech, was set to finish its regular season at Louisville.
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Duke Routs Boston College 47-2
Sports
— Oct 29, 2026
Boston College visits Duke in a matchup between teams coming off wins, with the Eagles riding victories over Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech and the Blue Devils narrowly beating Virginia. Both teams have shown vulnerability, but Duke’s Nate Sheppard could find room against Boston College’s struggling run defense, while the Eagles may rely on quarterback Mason McKenzie’s mobility in what could be a close game.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Virginia Requires GPS Speed-Limiters for Drivers Convicted of Extreme Speeding
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 3, 2026
Virginia has punished reckless drivers by mandating that they install a speed-limiter through a program that took effect in July, raising due-process concerns about how the information collected by this technology might be abused by governments.
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Halloween Horse Events Offer Rides, Parties, Activities
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
Halloween horse events around North America brought together families, riders and horses for activities including trunk-or-treating, pony rides, costume contests and a novice jumping competition. Several events offered family-friendly ways to meet horses and enjoy seasonal festivities, while Virginia Tech’s event also raised funds for equine education.
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Duke Rallies Past North Carolina
Sports
— Oct 17, 2026
Georgia Tech fell 34-24 to Virginia Tech after a disastrous first half and a second-half rally that came up short. Duke trailed North Carolina 17-7 at halftime after early miscues, including a blocked punt, in their Victory Bell rivalry game.
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Teams post mixed volleyball, football results
Sports
— Oct 24, 2026
Virginia Tech rallied to beat Syracuse in five sets, while Boston College swept the Hokies earlier in the week. Elsewhere, Southern Idaho defeated North Idaho in four sets, Newton routed Warren 70-8, and Line Mountain shut out Juniata 41-0.
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College basketball players earn preseason conference honors
Sports
— Oct 13, 2026
Basketball players across several conferences earned preseason honors: Campbell guard LaNa’e Felton made the CAA second team, while Clemson freshman Kimora Fields was named to the ACC All-Freshman team. Virginia’s Kymora Johnson and Georgia Tech’s Talayah Walker earned women’s Preseason All-ACC selections, and Virginia Tech’s Amani Hansberry was named to the men’s All-ACC second team.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 16h
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