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KNIGHT SCORES ON 58-YARD RUN AS NO. 21 JAMES MADISON RALLIES TO BEAT WASHINGTON STATE 24-20

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✍️ James Madison University's football team beat Washington State 24-20 with a late touchdown run by Wayne Knight.

👉 James Madison University's football team beat Washington State 24-20 👉 Wayne Knight's 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put the Dukes ahead to stay 👉 Alonza Barnett and Zevi Eckhaus had strong performances 👉 The win kept James Madison's College Football Playoff hopes alive

-- #WayneKnight #AlonzaBarnett #ZeviEckhaus #JustinEaglin #TonyFreeman #KirbyVorhees #JackStevens #BraedenWisloski #HARRISONBURG #Va #JamesMadison #WashingtonState #CoastalCarolina #OregonState #Louisville #sports

DICKENS' BREAKS SOUTHERN CONFERENCE SINGLE-SEASON PASSING TD RECORD IN WESTERN CAROLINA'S 48-6 WIN

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✍️ Taron Dickens broke the Southern Conference single-season passing TD record, leading Western Carolina to a 48-6 win over VMI.

👉 Taron Dickens broke the Southern Conference single-season passing TD record 👉 Western Carolina defeated VMI 48-6 👉 Dickens threw three touchdown passes 👉 Dickens was 28-of-40 passing for 332 yards

-- #TaronDickens #MichaelHiers #DevlinHodges #Lexington #Va #sports

PATRICK HENRY GRAD RONNIE THOMAS LEADS LONGWOOD’S MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM AS HEAD COACH

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✍️ WFXR Sports Director Jermaine Ferrell spoke with Ronnie Thomas, former Patrick Henry basketball player, about his new role as men's head basketball coach.

-- #JermaineFerrell #RonnieThomas #FARMVILLE #Va #sports

STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED ESCALATES STRIKE DURING BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON

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✍️ Starbucks workers have gone on strike in over 95 stores across 65 cities, with the Workers United union seeking improved hours, higher wages, and resolution of unfair labor practice charges.

👉 Over 95 stores in 65 cities have gone on strike 👉 2,000 baristas are engaged in the action 👉 Majority of stores had to close due to staffing issues 👉 Less than 1% of Starbucks locations are experiencing disruption 👉 Foot traffic and sales have not been impacted, according to the company and data from Placer.ai

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WHAT DID PENN STATE FOOTBALL'S TERRY SMITH SAY ABOUT JAMES FRANKLIN BEING HIRED?

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✍️ Terry Smith, Penn State football coach, expresses happiness for James Franklin's new role as Virginia Tech's head coach.

👉 Terry Smith, Penn State football coach, comments on James Franklin's hiring as Virginia Tech's head coach 👉 Franklin was officially announced as the Hokies' new head coach on November 17 👉 Smith shares his thoughts on Franklin's hiring, saying he's happy for him and his family 👉 Penn State AD Pat Kraft shows support for Franklin's hiring

-- #TerrySmith #JamesFranklin #PatKraft #PennState #VirginiaTech #Blacksburg #Va #sports

FOURNIER HAS 18, JACKSON 16 TO LEAD NO. 15 DUKE WOMEN PAST LIBERTY 71-57

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✍️ No. 15 Duke defeated Liberty 71-57 in a women's college basketball game, led by Toby Fournier's 18 points and Ashlon Jackson's 16 points.

👉 No. 15 Duke defeated Liberty 71-57 👉 Toby Fournier scored 18 points 👉 Ashlon Jackson added 16 points 👉 Duke forced 17 turnovers, scoring 15 points 👉 Emmy Stout scored 21 points for Liberty

-- #TobyFournier #AshlonJackson #DelaneyThomas #AriannaRoberts #EmmyStout #AveryMills #IfyNwaobi #JaKaylaThompson #NCHBURG #Va #SouthFlorida #VirginiaWise #sports

NO. 24 JAMES MADISON EXTENDS WINNING STREAK TO 8 GAMES WITH 58-10 WIN OVER APPALACHIAN STATE

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✍️ James Madison University's football team won 58-10 against Appalachian State, extending their winning streak to eight games.

👉 James Madison University's football team won 58-10 against Appalachian State 👉 The Dukes extended their winning streak to eight games 👉 Jobi Malary rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns 👉 Wayne Knight carried 16 times for 94 yards and a score 👉 The Dukes' defense held the Mountaineers scoreless until the final minutes of the game

-- #JobiMalary #WayneKnight #AlonzaBarnett #DJBarksdale #JaylanSanchez #DominicDeFreitas #DavionDozier #DowellLoggains #Harrisonburg #Va #AppalachianState #JamesMadisonUniversity #SunBeltConference #sports

WAKE FOREST KEEPS NO. 12 VIRGINIA OUT OF END ZONE IN 16-9 WIN. CAVALIERS QB MORRIS HURT

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✍️ Wake Forest handed No. 12 Virginia its first Atlantic Coast Conference loss of the season, 16-9, with a 88-yard punt return touchdown.

👉 Carlos Hernandez returned a 88-yard punt for a touchdown 👉 Wake Forest handed Virginia its first ACC loss of the season 👉 Virginia was held without a touchdown for the first time since 2022 👉 Backup quarterback Daniel Kaelin threw an interception and lost two fumbles

-- #CarlosHernandez #ChandlerMorris #ConnorCalvert #DanielKaelin #J'MariTaylor #JakeDickert #JahmalEdrine #WillBettridge #CHARLOTTESVILLE #Va #ScottStadium #FloridaState #NorthCarolina #Duke #sports

HARRIS-LOPEZ'S TD RETURN, JMU'S DEFENSE SPARK 35-10 WIN OVER GEORGIA SOUTHERN IN SUN BELT OPENER

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✍️ James Madison defeated Georgia Southern 35-10 in a Sun Belt Conference opener, led by Curtis Harris-Lopez's 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.

👉 Curtis Harris-Lopez returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown 👉 James Madison led 21-3 after Harris-Lopez's return 👉 Wayne Knight rushed for 151 yards and Jordan Fuller added 137 yards 👉 JMU defense held Georgia Southern to 27 yards rushing and 192 total yards 👉 Barrett threw for 148 yards and had a rushing touchdown

-- #CurtisHarris-Lopez #WayneKnight #JordanFuller #Barrett #TrentHendrick #JCFrenchIV #TaylorBradshaw #CamdenBrown #HARRISONBURG #Va #sports

NO. 7 SALISBURY DOUBLES UP WASHINGTON AND LEE, 42-21

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✍️ The Washington and Lee University football team lost their season opener to seventh-ranked Salisbury University with a score of 42-21.

👉 Washington and Lee University football team lost their season opener 👉 Score: 42-21 in favor of Salisbury University 👉 Game took place at Wilson Field

-- #JermaineFerrell #LEXINGTON #Va #WilsonField #sports

TOWSON BEATS NORFOLK STATE 27-7 TO SPOIL THE START OF THE MICHAEL VICK ERA FOR THE SPARTANS

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✍️ Towson beat Norfolk State 27-7 in the season opener, spoiling the start of the Michael Vick era for the Spartans.

👉 Towson won 27-7 against Norfolk State 👉 Towson secured its first season-opening victory since 2022 👉 Norfolk State was looking for its first season-opening victory since 2018 👉 Andrew Indorf threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns 👉 Kemarrion Battles rushed for 79 yards

-- #AndrewIndorf #KemarrionBattles #MichaelVick #CadenWilliams #ZayPerkins #JohnDunmore #JaceonDoss #CJMcClendon #OttoKuhns #DreSeanKendrick #Kam'RynThomas #NORFOLK #Va #NewportNews #sports

COMMANDERS HOPE HEAVY INVESTMENTS IN OFFENSIVE, DEFENSIVE LINES PAY DIVIDENDS

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✍️ The Washington Commanders have made significant additions to their defensive line, including Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil and defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, to improve their run defense and pass rush.

👉 Washington has added size and depth to their defensive line 👉 Javon Kinlaw and Eddie Goldman provide a physical presence in the run game 👉 Von Miller is still an effective pass rusher at 36 👉 The team is looking for Miller to pass on his wisdom and motivation to his fellow defenders 👉 Josh Conerly Jr. is switching to right tackle 👉 Laremy Tunsil is providing a strong presence at left tackle

-- #DanQuinn #JoshConerlyJr. #JavonteJean-Baptiste #DoranceArmstrong #LaremyTunsil #VonMiller #EddieGoldman #JavonKinlaw #BrandonColeman #NickAllegretti #SamCosmi #TylerBiadasz #JaydenDaniels #BrianRobinsonJr. #ASHBURN #Va #sports

PATRICK HENRY BOYS LACROSSE TEAM ADVANCES TO REGION 5C FINALS

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✍️ The Patrick Henry Patriots advanced to the Region 5C boys lacrosse finals with a 13-5 win over Midlothian.

-- #Roanoke #Va #GainerField #BeechCreek #sports

MICHIGAN FOOTBALL OFFERS 4-STAR RB CARSYN BAKER, VISITS SAVION HITER FOR 2026 CLASS

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✍️ Michigan football offers a new four-star running back, Carsyn Baker, in the 2026 recruiting class, as they continue to pursue top targets Savion Hiter and Amari Latimer.

👉 Michigan offers four-star running back Carsyn Baker in the 2026 class 👉 Wolverines still pursuing top targets Savion Hiter and Amari Latimer 👉 Running backs coach Tony Alford busy visiting prospects 👉 Ohio State perceived as favorite for Baker 👉 Wisconsin has a prediction for Latimer

-- #TonyAlford #SavionHiter #AmariLatimer #CarsynBaker #Michigan #OhioState #Wisconsin #Fairburn #Ga #Mineral #Va #Tyrone #Ga #sports

GABE TAYLOR, YOUNGER BROTHER OF THE LATE SEAN TAYLOR, ATTENDS COMMANDERS ROOKIE CAMP ON A TRYOUT

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✍️ Gabe Taylor, the younger brother of late Washington safety Sean Taylor, is attending Commanders rookie camp on a tryout.

👉 Gabe Taylor is attending Commanders rookie camp on a tryout 👉 He went undrafted last month 👉 He played five seasons at Rice 👉 He was drawn to the Commanders because he grew up wanting to play for the team 👉 Sean Taylor died in 2007 at age 24

-- #GabeTaylor #SeanTaylor #Ashburn #Va #Miami #sports

COMMANDERS TAKE OREGON OFFENSIVE TACKLE JOSH CONERLY JR. WITH THE 29TH PICK IN THE NFL DRAFT

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✍️ The Washington Commanders selected Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the NFL draft, aiming to upgrade their offensive line.

👉 The Commanders selected Josh Conerly Jr. with the 29th pick in the NFL draft 👉 Conerly is an offensive tackle from Oregon 👉 He started 14 games at left tackle for the Ducks as a junior last season 👉 He is expected to be moved to the right side after the team acquired Laremy Tunsil

-- #JoshConerlyJr. #JaydenDaniels #LaremyTunsil #DeeboSamuel #RobertGriffinIII #Ashburn #Va #Seattle #Houston #sports

WALKER SCORES 30 AS RADFORD DEFEATS WINTHROP 87-67

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✍️ Zion Walker scored 30 points to lead Radford to an 87-67 win over Winthrop.

👉 Zion Walker scored 30 points for Radford

-- #ZionWalker #Radford #Va #sports