Thomas carries Hokies in Atlanta

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QB Logan Thomas accounts for nearly all of Virginia Tech’s offense as Hokies win ACC opener over Georgia Tech.

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Thomas carries Hokies in Atlanta

Thomas carries Hokies in Atlanta

QB Logan Thomas accounts for nearly all of Virginia Tech’s offense as Hokies win ACC opener over Georgia Tech.

Maryland field hockey remains unbeaten

Maryland field hockey remains unbeaten

Second-ranked Maryland now 8-0 heading into this weekend’s matches.

Maryland to honor Holliday

Maryland to honor Holliday

Radio announcer to be feted during Maryland-Virginia game on Oct. 12.

Cavs walk-on states his case

Cavs walk-on states his case

In his first college game, RB Daniel Hamm rushed for 136 yards, further crowding U-Va.’s backfield.

Jim Leyland moonwalks after Tigers clinch division (video)

Jim Leyland moonwalks after Tigers clinch division (video)

Manager breaks out his dance, and a victory cigar, after emotional victory.

Hokies look to keep control vs. Jackets

Hokies look to keep control vs. Jackets

Virginia Tech will need to sustain drives to have any shot of beating Georgia Tech on Thursday night.

Terps credit DC Brian Stewart for success

Terps credit DC Brian Stewart for success

Maryland ranks in the top 20 nationally in just about every major defensive category.

Hokies again try to crack Jackets’ ‘riddle’

Hokies again try to crack Jackets’ ‘riddle’

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster relishes his annual chance to stop Georgia Tech.

Terps’ TV schedule released

Terps’ TV schedule released

Terps to be a frequent visitor to the ESPN family of networks this season.

Cavs’ defense to face another test against Pittsburgh

Cavs’ defense to face another test against Pittsburgh

Thanks to a number of weapons, the Panthers put up 58 points against Duke last weekend.

Edsall talks APU movement, national rankings

Edsall talks APU movement, national rankings

Edsall says he would support his players joining the student-athlete rights group if they all wanted to join in.

Terps football players visit kids in hospital

Terps football players visit kids in hospital

Terps generate some smiles during bye week.

Suskind, Terps raise cancer awareness

Suskind, Terps raise cancer awareness

Walk-on’s mother beat the disease, now fights to eradicate it quickly.

Madness ascending upon Cole Field House

Madness ascending upon Cole Field House

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will return to the legendary arena Oct. 18 for Maryland Madness.

Turgeon wants regular-season games at Cole

Turgeon wants regular-season games at Cole

Turgeon talks preseason expectations, transfer waivers and returning players too on an ESPN podcast

Hendy waited patiently for big moment

Hendy waited patiently for big moment

Junior returned interception for a touchdown, recovered two fumbles vs. West Virginia.

A complete 180 for Hokies’ Collins

A complete 180 for Hokies’ Collins

Once an out-of-shape slacker, Virginia Tech’s J.R. Collins has turned his life — and his game — around.

Maryland sued by deaf fans

The suit seeks to install captioning on scoreboards and video screens at Comcast Center and Byrd Stadium.

Navy football team gets earful from coach

Navy football team gets earful from coach

Coach Ken Niumatalolo reprimands the 2-0 Midshipmen following lackadaisical practice on Monday.

Hokies’ Exum hopes to be back Oct. 5

Hokies’ Exum hopes to be back Oct. 5

VirginiaTech cornerback Antone Exum says he’ll be in the lineup when the Hokies host North Carolina.

Cole Field House to host Maryland Madness

The Terrapins will return to the legendary arena for the first time since 2002.

Short week limits Hokies’ options

Short week limits Hokies’ options

Virginia Tech has just five days to prepare for Thursday’s matchup against Georgia Tech’s unique attack.

Hendy named ACC DB of the week

Hendy added another award to his haul after winning Walter Camp defensive player of the week honors on Sunday.

In second year, Craddock shows marked improvement

In second year, Craddock shows marked improvement

Craddock stuck a 50-yarder against West Virginia, with plenty of distance to spare.

Stinebaugh takes long road to first career TD

Stinebaugh takes long road to first career TD

Three surgeries, four seasons and one tipped pass later, Stinebaugh finally snagged the big one.

Edsall breaks down Maryland’s victory

Edsall breaks down Maryland’s victory

The coach praised Maryland’s defense for forcing six turnovers, didn’t much care for the five offensive penalties committed by skill-position players.

Terps DB Hendy earns national award

Terps DB Hendy earns national award

Hendy returned an interception for a touchdown and recovered two fumbles against West Virginia.

Terps receive votes in AP, coaches polls

Terps receive votes in AP, coaches polls

The Terrapins hadn’t received votes in either national poll since Coach Randy Edsall’s second game in College Park.

Terps’ offense goes out on a high note

Terps’ offense goes out on a high note

After lackluster play over first three quarters, Terps put together satisfying touchdown drive in the fourth.

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