Hokies add international talent Neo Avdalas to roster
Virginia Tech men’s basketball announces the signing of Neoklis Avdalas from Athens Greece. The 6 foot 8 guard withdraws from the 2025 NBA Draft and joins the 2025 26 Hokies lineup bringing versatility and development potential.
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Alex Freeman Breaks Through With U S Soccer Debut
Antonio Freeman watched his 20-year-old son Alex walk onto the field for his U S debut against Turkey on June 7 as Sergio Dest recovers from injury Freeman started at right back in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener versus Trinidad and Tobago and aims to impress Mauricio Pochettino for next year’s World Cup roster The ascent surprised many as he had played only 11 minutes of first team league soccer before this season.
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Weather and WVU football games clash with storms
The Times West Virginian recounts WVU football's weather disruption history at Milan Puskar Stadium, noting multiple delays and evacuations. It cites April Messerly describing early facilities challenges during the 2011 Marshall game delay and highlights at least four stoppages for severe weather over the years.
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WVU launches Gold & Blue Enterprises NIL venture
West Virginia University announces Gold & Blue Enterprises an NIL initiative aimed at revolutionizing the student athlete experience and boosting the Mountaineers competitive edge. Retiring president Gordon Gee and athletic director Wren Baker will direct the venture which seeks to create a sustainable NIL revenue ecosystem and attract promotional partnerships for WVU athletes. The effort follows revenue sharing and name image likeness shifts in college sports and may connect with the Country Roads Trust historically linked to Oliver Luck and Ken Kendrick. Other schools are pursuing similar programs to assist athletes in securing deals and partnerships.
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Hurricane star Smith caps storied prep career with state title
Hurricane High School pitcher and outfielder Weston Smith cemented his place among the program’s greats by leading the Redskins to a 28-7 season and the Class AAAA state crown. The WVU signee went 10-0 with a 1.17 ERA, 88 strikeouts in 59 innings, and batted .350 with three homers and 85 RBIs while earning large-school all-state captaincy. He delivered a complete-game 6-1 win in the state final over Morgantown.
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