Roscoe Roscoe Repeats As Appalachian League Mascot Champion
Roscoe the Princeton Ray Ragster repeats as Appalachian League top mascot in Mascot Mania after online and Twitter voting. He advances to face 13 league winners for national Minor League Baseball mascot title. voting ends August 11 at noon. Fans may vote unlimited times online and up to 25 times daily on Twitter. For details contact Princeton Rays.
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Hokies place Benedict on medical hardship in senior year
Virginia Tech announces lineman Brent Benedict is ruled out for his senior season due to a medical condition. He will take a medical hardship status and remain on scholarship. Coach Frank Beamer commends Benedict’s toughness and offers best wishes as preseason practice begins in Blacksburg.
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Wilson's NFL Career Ends After Neck Injury
Virginia Tech alumnus and New York Giants running back David Wilson, age 23, has learned from doctors that continuing to play could risk serious neck problems. His promising rookie season was followed by a severe neck injury ending his career.
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Yankees edge Tigers as McCarthy shines in gritty win
New York pitcher Brandon McCarthy worked 5 2/3 innings allowing five hits to earn his fourth straight win. He escaped a bases loaded jam with the Yankees holding off the Detroit Tigers 4 2. Roundup, B-2.
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Television Schedule Highlights Little League and MLB Playoffs
At 5 p.m. ESPN2 airs a Southwest Regional Little League semifinal followed by an 8 p.m. regional semifinal on ESPN2. Major League Baseball regional coverage at 7 p.m. presents Detroit at the Yankees or Baltimore at Toronto.
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Bluefield-Tazewell-Grundy schedule reads like fall triad
The slate lists Aug 29 at Bluefield Sept 5 at Tazewell Sept 12 versus Richlands Sept 19 Grundy Sept 26 at Giles Oct 10 at Grayson Co Oct 17 at Galax Oct 24 at Bland Co Oct 31 Fort Chiswell Nov 7 Narrows with 7 30 p.m. start times noted as 7 p.m. 7 pm.
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G-Men and Beavers Start Preseason Practice
Graham High School and Bluefield High opened preseason drills with 44 and 46 players respectively. Senior tight end and defensive end Jarrod Richmond noted the personal significance of finally being a senior. Coach Mike Williams discussed a nine-man drop from last year’s senior class while stressing readiness of emerging leaders.
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Princeton Rays Hold Off Danville Braves 5-4
Princeton Rays top Danville Braves 5-4 at Dan Daniel Park as four pitchers combine for six hits allowed. Nic Wilson reaches on a hit by pitch in the second. Nick Ciuffo belts his second pro homer to spark a 5-0 lead. Angel Moreno hits Appy League homer, Riley Unroe adds a double. Danville rallies with two runs in seventh and eighth before Ruben Paredes closes it out. Fernerys Sanchez is caught stealing to end the game.
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State champion PikeView squad begins year with new excitement
PikeView High School boys soccer coach Bill Hopkins unveiled this year’s T shirt at a parents and players meeting. The design shows two championship rings on the front with 2013 checked and a current year with a question mark, and on the back the line We answer the question Nov. 8, 2014 the state championship game.
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Brittain poised for Pocahontas title bid quietly
Tazewell's Buck Brittain, a two time Pocahontas champion, enters the Fincastle on the Mountain event with confidence after a tune up win at Draper Valley and a measured approach to the final round on Sunday. He recalls last year's sudden death finish and aims to stay aggressive when opportunities arise.
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