It's been more than a week now since Virginia Tech's narrow overtime loss to Michigan in the Sugar Bowl. But fans are still talking about the controversial Danny Coale play in the end zone.
The Penn State situation is a circus. The acts Jerry Sandusky committed are disgusting and everyone who turned an eye to the obvious problem should on some level be ashamed.
Surprisingly July has been a busy month for sports. Dennis and I usually like to cash in vacation days in the summer because it's hard to get off days during the heart of the football and basketball seasons.
To pitch or not to pitch? That was the question facing Brookville ace Jeff Maxwell Tuesday night when Brookville hosted Tunstall in the Group AA Baseball state quarterfinals.
Most UVa fans will be the first to tell you they'd rather see a national championship in football or basketball but you have to like the fact that the UVa lacrosse team won over Maryland.
There's something about the Kentucky Derby that grabs my attention. I'm from Cincinnati so Louisville is less than 2 hours away and a good part of my family is from Kentucky.
As I sat on my couch last night watching the NBA Playoffs, I got to thinking about what would happen if every university brought back all their players from the past 15 years or so, for a one day tournament.
Recently, it seems as though there's been more talk than ever about the suggested fallacies in the NCAA's rules and bylaws. And more than ever, the question is being asked: "do Division 1 football and basketball players deserve to be paid?"
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Jefferson Forest swimmer Susanna White. She told me last week she really hoped she could go out with a bang in her final YMCA National Swim Meet in Fort Lauderdale. Did she ever!
Can VCU win it all? I think they can but I don't think they will. VCU has won 5 in a row and I say they'll beat Butler but lose to Kentucky in the finals.
The initial long weekend of March Madness is complete. It's the best four days sports provides, at least in my humble opinion. As per the norm, it really would not be difficult to explain to a visitor from, say, Tatooine, why we call it "madness." Which, for sure, is a good thing.
It's a big, huge, enormous, gigantic week for basketball. You have your pick of the VHSL state tournament in Richmond and/or the ACC Tournament in Greensboro.
So far this winter, I've been extremely lucky (knock on wood!) I've avoided the flu or any bad colds (come to think of it, I've never had a "good" cold) I'm sure my time is coming...
Avoid the flu at all costs! I've been down and out the last several days. It was so bad it took me three days to muster up enough energy to open the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.
Growing up in Central Pennsylvania, I loved sports. Basketball, football, baseball, golf, tennis, skateboarding, skiing/snowboarding, and so and on and so forth. Everything but soccer. Or, at least, that's the way I looked at it. You see, I didn't consider NASCAR, or any type of motor sport, ironically enough, a sport.
Another National Signing Day for high school football stars has come and gone, but the debate over which schools did well in landing top recruits and which fell short will likely continue through the spring and into the next fall season.
After a hiatus the Justin Case blog is back. Since we last talked, Virginia Tech got drubbed by Stanford, the Hokie basketball team has inched closer to the Top 25, UVa has picked up some ACC wins and Liberty is exceeding expectations in the Big South.
Let's go back to September 12 for a second. A day after losing their second game in five days, how many Hokie faithful thought they'd see their team in Charlotte in three months?
Now's a great time of year to be a sports fan! But come to think of it, is there ever a bad time to love sports? I don't think so, but I'm pretty biased. It's my job!
The Rangers and Giants? OK, how many of you had these two teams squaring off in the World Series? Be honest. The fact is they deserve to be in the Fall Classic, knocking out the two teams many had pegged
I was in Blacksburg the day Virginia Tech fell to 0-2 at the unlikely hands of James Madison. After the post-game press conference and player interviews, I was somewhat surprised yet impressed.
When I drove to Martinsville High School several weeks back, on Friday, August 27, it was my first time at a high school football game since the last time I had a uniform on.
Don't tell me there's a better game than baseball. On Tuesday night the Cincinnati Reds clinched a playoff spot for the first time in 15 years. When the Reds clinched in 1995 I was 12 years old. Do I
The Hokies got a win so now what? GONE - a shot at a national championship that just 3 short weeks ago was viewed as a legitimate thought STILL ALIVE - an ACC championship and a trip to the Orange Bowl
If Week Two of the college football season showed us anything, it's that you better come ready to play regardless of the opponent. Virginia Tech had never lost to JMU in six previous meetings, the last
Are you shocked? You shouldn't be. Boise State isn't a good team. They're a great team. VT allowed them to get a 17-0 lead on them and although they came back that first quarter hurt them. I was watching
Those big broad smiles you're seeing among sports fans can mean just one thing. Football is officially BACK! The Football Friday high school season kicked off last week, college football's opening weekend
The blog is back. Since I last posted Logan Thomas won VT's backup QB spot. He's not injured but several guys were. Here's a list of guys that were out for last Saturday's scrimmage inside Lane Stadium: Michael
Football Friday's regular season kicks off in less than a week, August 27th! We got a good taste of action Friday night with some scrimmage games in the area. L.C.A. edged Amherst County 13-11 in a benefit
Football is here. We've been covering HS and college football for the last week or so. If you haven't seen, here's a list of our FOOTBALL FRIDAY previews. Football Friday Preview Schedule *Subject to
Are you ready for some high school and college football? I know I am! High school practice began Monday throughout Central Virginia with the first big night of regular season action slated for Friday,
Happy Anniversary to the Coventry Commonwealth Games and to the Carters! If I ever forget how many years I've been married (for my sake, I better not!), I've got an easy bailout...
The heat is on! With temperatures already soaring into the mid-90's, this summer has the makings of a real scorcher! Kinda the way tempers are boiling over it seems every week now on NASCAR's Sprint Cup Tour.
Where's the spring gone? With so many sports and teams to cover, high school sports can run you ragged. But I'm a high school sports junkie and wouldn't have it any other way!
This UVa lacrosse murder story will continue to unravel. Shock, confusion, and "are you kidding" are some of the words that come to mind when I heard that story.
Weather
Today's Forecast
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Rain and scattered thunderstorms will be in the area through about 1am, then clearing will begin to take place toward daybreak.
Thursday will be warm and breezy with highs soaring into the upper 60s, but then the colder air will begin to seep in on Friday. After a few showers Friday morning, winds turn from the northwest, holding the afternoon temperatures near 60 degrees.
Colder this weekend. Windy with more clouds than sun on Saturday and highs near 40. Sunday will be the sunnier, less windy, and milder day this weekend with highs in the upper 40s.
Expect another chance at soaking rain late Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.
