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Washington Drafted by the Detroit Pistons:First Hokie Selected Since 1999

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 12:47:00 GMT

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Virginia Tech's Deron Washington was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Olivo, Royals end seven-game losing streak at Camden Yards

Wed, 01 Jul 2008 13:52:00 GMT

BALTIMORE (AP) -- The scouting report said Miguel Olivo has difficulty hitting breaking balls, so George Sherrill tried to seal a victory for the Baltimore Orioles by throwing a slider with two outs in the ninth inning.

Fanning advances at track trials

Wed, 01 Jul 2008 13:49:00 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. - Virginia Tech rising senior Tasmin Fanning finished in 11th place in the 5,000 meters at the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials on Monday night, earning a chance to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team in the final on Friday.

Hokies Send Eight To Track and Field Olympic Trials

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 13:36:00 GMT

EUGENE, Ore. - Eight current and former Virginia Tech track and field athletes will be competing for a chance to represent the United States in this summer's Olympic Games when the U.S. Olympic Trials begin on Friday at the University of Oregon's Hayward Field.

Seven H2Okies To Try Out For Olympic Team

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 13:35:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. - Several Virginia Tech swimmers will be in action next week at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials when competition begins on June 29 at the Qwest Center.

Fresno State Shocks Georgia for First CWS Championship

Sat, 27 Jun 2008 13:31:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Fresno State went from underdogs to "wonderdogs" on its way to a most unlikely national championship.

Fresno State attributes early season struggles to postseason success

Thu, 25 Jun 2008 14:19:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. -- Even if the Fresno State players don't realize how far they've come over the last six weeks, the gravity of the Bulldogs' improbable charge through the College World Series finally hit home with their coaches.

Roberts records three hits as O's end Cubs 14-game home streak

Thu, 25 Jun 2008 13:58:00 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) -- Brian Roberts might have been playing a lot of games at Wrigley Field instead of making a stop with the Baltimore Orioles' on their first visit to the historic ballpark.

Lackey shuts down Nats as Halos roll

Wed, 24 Jun 2008 13:54:00 GMT

WASHINGTON -- John Lackey threw eight solid innings, the offense took advantage of some timely hitting and smart baserunning and Francisco Rodriguez picked up his 31st save in 33 tries. Just another night at the ballpark for the Angels, who earned their fourth win in a row with a 3-2 victory over the Nationals on Monday night.