HANK KURZ Jr.

AP Sports Writer
Offensive playmakers on display as Tar Heels conduct pro day
North Carolina put a lot of offensive firepower on display when 31 NFL teams sent representatives to watch its pro day.
 
From who’s No. 1 to who’s the next coach to be fired, AP college football writer Ralph Russo keeps on top of the all the news, trends and arguments fueling the most passionate fans in all of sports...
Redemption for Freeze part of wild ride for No. 25 Liberty
Hugh Freeze is fine with his own redemption being part of the story as Liberty’s football team makes school history.
 
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41
Brennan Armstrong threw for three touchdowns and ran for another and Virginia used 28 consecutive points to take command and then held on to beat No. 15 North Carolina 44-41.
 
No. 15 UNC, struggling Virginia to meet for 125th time
One of the oldest rivalries in college football will be renewed at Virginia when the Cavaliers face No. 15 North Carolina in their 125th meeting.
 
Justin Allgaier completes Xfinity weekend sweep at Richmond
Justin Allgaier has completed a sweep of a NASCAR Xfinity series doubleheader weekend at Richmond Raceway. He saw a more than 9-second lead evaporate when a late caution flag flew, but he pulled away again on a restart with 13 laps to go.
 
Clark helps No. 16 Virginia hold off Navy 65-56
Kihei Clark scored five points during a 12-0 second-half run and No. 16 Virginia overcame a sloppy effort to beat Navy 65-56. Braxton Key led Virginia with 15 points, Mamadi Diakite had 13 and Clark added 10.
 
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30
Virginia’s 15-year nightmare against rival Virginia Tech is over. Bryce Perkins had a huge day and Brian Delaney kicked a late 48-yard field goal as the Cavaliers ended their 15-game losing streak against the No. 23 Hokies with a 39-30 victory.
 
Virginia coach says Cavaliers not looking past Liberty
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall says the Cavaliers are not looking past Liberty. The Cavaliers have already secured a bowl spot and after hosting the Flames will face No. 25 Virginia Tech in a showdown for the ACC’s Coastal Division title.
 
Former VCU coach Wade returns with No. 23 LSU
Not everyone at VCU has forgiven Will Wade for leaving the Rams basketball job when he decided to pack his bags and head to LSU. Wade is expecting to hear about it _ and maybe a few other things _ on Wednesday night.
 
Virginia Tech hosts No. 22 Wake Forest, honors Bud Foster
Emotions will be running high when Virginia Tech plays host to No. 22 Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons will be trying to keep their momentum going before an Atlantic Division showdown with No. 4 Clemson next weekend.
 
Virginia looks to limit turnovers, late-game drives vs UNC
Virginia has one of the stingiest defenses in college football. That’s what the statistics show. But coach Bronco Mendenhall says stats can be misleading.
 
IndyCar back on track at Richmond for 1st time in a decade
The IndyCar Series’ return to Richmond next season began with tire testing at the track. 2019 series champion Josef Newgarden and five-time champion Scott Dixon made laps with as many as 15 different tire compounds on the 0.75-mile oval.
 
Hooker’s 3 TD passes lead Hokies past Rhode Island, 34-17
Hendon Hooker threw three touchdown passes and Virginia Tech fought off feisty Rhode Island 34-17. Hooker hit Damon Hazleton for scoring playing of nine and 37 yards and Dalton Keene from three yards.
 
Longtime AP employee Bobby Baker dies at 79
Bobby E. Baker, who worked for more than 43 years in technology and communications for The Associated Press, has died. Marilyn Baker said her husband, who had been battling lung cancer, died Monday surrounded by family. He was 79.
 
Keselowski wins pole for NASCAR playoff race at Richmond
Brad Keselowski has won the pole for Saturday night’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. Keselowski earned his second career pole at Richmond and the 17th of his career with a lap at 127.185 miles per hour.
 
Busch looks to rebound as NASCAR playoffs move to Richmond
Kyle Busch is glad to have put a rough week at Las Vegas behind him. Busch finished 19th there last week and arrived at Richmond Raceway in a better frame of mind. He leads active drivers with six victories on the 0.75-mile D-shaped oval.
 
From who’s No. 1 to who’s the next coach to be fired, AP college football writer Ralph Russo keeps on top of the all the news, trends and arguments fueling the most passionate fans in all of sports...
No. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24
Wayne Taulapapa ran for three touchdowns, the last with 2:34 remaining, and No. 25 Virginia hung on, barely, to beat Florida State 31-24.
 
Virginia, Mendenhall face his predecessor. William & Mary
Mike London is returning to Scott Stadium, this time as a visiting head coach. He and William & Mary will face Virginia on Friday night. The Tribe won its opener at home, and the Cavaliers won on the road at Pittsburgh.
 
Hugh Freeze may make Liberty debut from coaching box
New Liberty coach High Freeze still doesn’t know if he will be on the sidelines for his debut with the Flames against No. 22 Syracuse. The coach is recovering from back surgery and an infection.
 
Diminutive cornerback Moreland standing tall for Redskins
Jimmy Moreland is one of the smallest players on the Washington Redskins roster and he is making one of the biggest impacts.
 
Hokies’ defensive coordinator to step down after season
Virginia Tech’s Bud Foster says the upcoming football season will be his last as an assistant coach. Foster has been the Hokies’ defensive coordinator since 1995.
 
Jerome, Hunter lead No. 2 Virginia’s rout of Ga. Tech, 81-51
Ty Jerome scored 19 points, De’Andre Hunter had 18 and No. 2 Virginia took command with a 25-4 first-half run and beat reeling Georgia Tech 81-51. The Cavaliers trailed 11-7 before a 3-pointer by Braxton Key sparked the eight-minute surge.
 
Without Zion, No. 3 Duke upset by No. 20 Virginia Tech 77-72
Ty Outlaw hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 88 seconds left and No. 20 Virginia Tech beat No. 3 Duke 77-72 on Tuesday night. Duke star freshman Zion Williamson sat out his second straight game with a sprained right knee.
 
Guy’s 23 lift No. 3 Virginia past No. 20 Hokies, 64-58
Kyle Guy scored 23 points and No. 3 Virginia pulled away in the second half to beat No. 20 Virginia Tech 64-58.
 
Guy, Hunter lead No. 4 Virginia past Irish, 60-54
Kyle Guy scored 22 points and De’Andre Hunter had 20 with 10 rebounds as No. 4 Virginia beat Notre Dame 60-54. Hunter scored six points during a 9-0 run for the Cavaliers after the Fighting Irish closed to within 45-44 with 8:12 left.
 
Durr, Fuehring lead No. 2 Louisville past Va. Tech, 72-63
Asia Durr scored 34 points and No. 2 Louisville overcame a near-collapse in a 72-63 victory over Virginia Tech. Sam Fuehring added 21 points and 13 rebounds for the Cardinals, who won their ninth in a row.
 
Guy, Huff lead No. 3 Virginia past Deacons, 68-45
Kyle Guy and Jay Huff scored 12 points each, and No. 3 Virginia opened with a 25-3 run in a 68-45 victory against Wake Forest.
 
Shepard, big run lift No. 1 Notre Dame past Hokies, 80-51
Jessica Shepard had 20 points and 11 rebounds and No. 1 Notre Dame took command with a 24-1 second-quarter run in a 80-51 victory at Virginia Tech. Arike Ogunbowale added 19 points for the Fighting Irish (17-1, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference).
 
Reeling Miami, Virginia Tech trying to turn seasons around
A late November matchup that once looked promising now features two football programs trying to salvage disappointing seasons. Miami has lost four in a row and will play at Virginia Tech, which has lost four of its last five.
 
Oliver, Yellow Jackets run all over Hokies 49-28
Backup quarterback Tobias Oliver ran for 215 yards and three touchdowns and Georgia Tech ran all over Virginia Tech, 49-28. The Yellow Jackets (4-4, 2-3 ACC) had Oliver carry it 40 times and finished with 465 yards _ all on the ground.
 
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