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Field goal as time expires lifts West Virginia over Cincinnati

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:40:39 GMT

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Jack Cassidy's 35-yard field goal as time expired allowed West Virginia to snap a three-game losing streak and score its first Big 12 victory of the season by beating Cincinnati 45-42 on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.Va.

The Mountaineers (4-3, 1-3) never led until the kick by Cassidy -- who missed a 49-yarder late in the first half -- went through the uprights. The winning dr

Kevin Jennings helps No. 24 SMU beat Virginia

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Kevin Jennings passed for 246 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 24 SMU to a 23-13 win against Virginia in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Saturday in Dallas.The Mustangs (5-1, 3-1 ACC) won their third consecutive game and improved to 10-0 at home in conference play since joining the league in 2024.Jennings completed 23 of 36 passes with no interceptions. Kendrick Raphael rushed

West Virginia vies to improve defense vs. Cincinnati

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:40:19 GMT

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West Virginia and Cincinnati will look to shake off recent defeats to Arizona when the Mountaineers and Bearcats meet in Big 12 Conference play on Saturday afternoon in Morgantown, W.Va.

The Mountaineers (3-3, 0-3) were picked apart for 341 passing yards as they fell 52-31 to the Wildcats last Saturday. West Virginia has given up more than 40 points in all three of its conference g

Trying to avoid 3-game skid, Virginia Tech hosts Georgia Tech

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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Virginia Tech will look to snap its two-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when Georgia Tech visits Blacksburg, Va., for an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

For the second straight week, the Hokies (4-2, 1-2) lost a close game. Ethan Grunkemeyer gave Virginia Tech a 20-19 lead over Cal on a 1-yard touchdown run with 1:15 remaining on Saturday, but Ashten Emory's 2-yar

Louisville looks to build momentum at injury-plagued Syracuse

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:40:30 GMT

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After righting the ship in its last game, Louisville will try to prevent Syracuse from doing the same Saturday when the Cardinals visit the Orange.

The Cardinals (3-3, 2-2 ACC) suffered back-to-back three-point losses to Wake Forest and North Carolina State before facing Florida State on a short week. However, Louisville pulled itself together in time to secure a comfortable 44-20

Geriner remains starting QB as Pitt heads to Boston College

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:19:09 GMT

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The undefeated run is over, but Pitt's Atlantic Coast Conference journey continues with a Saturday test at Boston College.

The Panthers (5-1, 2-1) trek north to Chestnut Hill, Mass., in search of their sixth straight ACC road win dating back to last season after suffering a 21-17 defeat at home against North Carolina last week.

Fifth-year quarterback Holden Geriner wil

Improving Cal tasked with slowing Gio Lopez, No. 21 Wake Forest

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:40:19 GMT

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Wake Forest will be nationally ranked for the first time since 2022 when it takes on California on Saturday night in Berkeley, Calif.

The No. 21 Demon Deacons are riding a three-game winning streak, including road victories over then-No. 16 Louisville and North Carolina State. Their 38-14 win at NC State last week moved them into second place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

No. 24 SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings seeks more history against Virginia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:40:19 GMT

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Kevin Jennings can eclipse 10,000 yards of total offense for his career when No. 24 SMU hosts Virginia in Atlantic Coast Conference action on Saturday afternoon in Dallas.The Mustangs' fifth-year quarterback enters with 9,925 yards, one of his many school records along with passing yards (9,297), pass completions (742) and touchdowns responsible for (81).Jennings and the Mustangs (4-1

Florida State boots top '26 recruit Chuck Kennon after one snap

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:19:08 GMT

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Florida State freshman cornerback Chuck Kennon has been dismissed from the program for conduct detrimental to the team.

Kennon was the Seminoles' top-rated recruit in the Class of 2026 with offers from Georgia, LSU, Oregon, Miami and Florida before deciding to go to Tallahassee. But he played only one snap this season -- Oct. 3 against Virginia -- before Florida State removed

Virginia Dems, unions pressure GOP lawmakers on healthcare costs

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:50:13 GMT

Healthcare access is now a defining issue in tight races across Virginia and the country.

Healthcare advocates are touring communities and urging voters to punish Republicans for cuts to health care. The “Sick of It: Fix Healthcare Now!” bus tour aims to bring attention to federal decisions contributing to rising healthcare

After Hurricane Helene's floods, TN farmers test ways to restore soil

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:54:43 GMT

By Irina Zhorov for the Food and Environment Reporting Network.

Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Tennessee News Service reporting for the the Food and Environment Reporting Network-Public News Service Collaboration

Capitol area trail in Virginia receives Hall of Fame award

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:53:37 GMT

A well-known outdoor recreation corridor in Virginia is getting some national love from a walking and bicycling advocacy organization.

The Mount Vernon Trail is the newest member of the Rail to Trails Conservancy’s

Conservationists want Virginia road repairs to include animal crossings

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:53:27 GMT

Autumn means more drivers are likely to collide with wildlife. Conservation groups urged drivers to slow down and offer ways to create infrastructure to help wildlife avoid the road.

Virginia ranks as a high-risk state for animal co

Book bans rise this school year but not in Virginia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:23 GMT

While book bans are on the rise this academic year, Virginia readers have experienced zero instances of book bans, according to a new report, as Congress pushes to compel more book bans through the law.

The report by PEN America, a free expression organization, found nearly 12,000 book bans happened in the 20

Book bans rise this school year, but not in Virginia

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:23 GMT

The report by PEN America, a free expression organization, found nearly 12,000 book bans happened in the 20

Jets Add WR Omar Cooper Jr. to Active Roster from Injured Reserve

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:01:00 GMT

Green & White Also Elevate LB Jaden Keller From Practice Squad

The Jets have elevated WROmar Cooper Jr.to the 53-man active roster from the reserved/injured list and elevated LBJaden Kellerfrom the practice squad for Sunday's road game against the New England Patriots.

Cooper returned to practice this week after he sustained an ankle injury in the Jets' Week 1 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans and w

Harbs Weekly: The fans have been right there with us

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:47:37 GMT

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Coach John Harbaugh sits down with Giants.com for a weekly conversation about the latest at 1925 Giants Drive.

Q: You're looking to go 4-0 at MetLife Stadium. It's the team's best start at home since 2008. Giants fans obviously always knew of you, but now you're their guy. Has it been fun for them to get to know you and vice versa?

Harbaugh: Yeah, definitely. It's been fu

Family of drowned Virginia summer camper files $100 million wrongful death lawsuit

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:28:26 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (CN) -Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump filed a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit Friday on behalf of a 9-year-old who drowned at summer camp.

LaTaisha Johnson dropped her son King Overton off for his first day at SwimRVA, a summer camp program that teaches children to swim in Henrico County, this past June 15, hoping he would learn to swim before a trip to South Carolina.

Epstein survivor urges Virginia to 'stand up for what's right' in tight congressional race

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:00:24 GMT

HENRICO, Va. (CN) - A victim of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein slammed the government's handling of files and called for Virginia voters to elect lawmakers who are going to make much more serious efforts to address abuse.

"This is the next generation. This is about our children," said Sharlene Rochard, an Epstein survivor. "We don't want our children growing up in a world where somebody abuses t

Fourth Circuit revives Virginia schools' challenge to federal funding freeze over bathroom policies

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:29:58 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (CN) - A Fourth Circuit panel cleared the way on Thursday for a pair of Virginia school districts to continue suing the U.S. Department of Education, after the department cut funds over the schools' inclusive bathroom policies.

Fairfax County Public School District and the A

A speck of blood led investigator to more evidence, she testifies in trial of Virginia man accused of killing wife

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:11:29 GMT

MANASSAS, Va. (CN) - A crime scene analyst who spotted a tiny reddish-brown speck on a windowsill led investigators to uncover evidence of blood in the bathroom and bedroom of Naresh Bhatt, accused of the murder and disappearance of his wife.

Now in the second week of trial, prosecutors are taking jurors in this Northern Virginia community step by step through the investigation process that led to the arrest

Ongoing Pacific hurricane season already setting records

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:35:13 GMT

Ongoing Pacific hurricane season already setting records

Banks to unveil bumper earnings amid tax speculation Daily Business

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:01:45 GMT

Banks to unveil bumper earnings amid tax speculation Daily Business

The Economy Is the Top Issue for Latino Voters in the 2026 Midterms - Pew Research Center

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:31:31 GMT

The Economy Is the Top Issue for Latino Voters in the 2026 Midterms - Pew Research Center

Omagh Bombing Inquiry- Officer says investigations didn't follow guidelines

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:32:48 GMT

Omagh Bombing Inquiry- Officer says investigations didn't follow guidelines

RNLI crew to feature in BBC series Saving Lives at Sea

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:35:12 GMT

RNLI crew to feature in BBC series Saving Lives at Sea

Donegal schools receive 'Hamas' bomb threats

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:02:53 GMT

Donegal schools receive 'Hamas' bomb threats

Zimbabwes Opposition- A Legacy of Divisions, Distrust, and Missed Opportunities

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:04:56 GMT

Zimbabwes Opposition- A Legacy of Divisions, Distrust, and Missed Opportunities

Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:35:19 GMT

Reliant on imported fuel, Pacific islands appeal for help as oil prices surge