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![The Puerto Rican jockey enjoys a great day before about a crowd of 5,000 at the Virginia Derby, whose 2025 edition in March will be a Kentucky Derby qualifier. Deterministic won this one. The Puerto Rican jockey enjoys a great day before about a crowd of 5,000 at the Virginia Derby, whose 2025 edition in March will be a Kentucky Derby qualifier. Deterministic won this one.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/27H3KWH6LNHFBEHXRGDYG57EPY.jpg?w=117)
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Jockey Manuel Franco ties Colonial Downs record with seven-win day, including Virginia Derby
The Puerto Rican jockey enjoys a great day before about a crowd of 5,000 at...
![Photos: ODU defeated by East Carolina 20-14 Photos: ODU defeated by East Carolina 20-14](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-L-ODU-ECU-0908-WS-04.jpg?w=132)
Photos: ODU defeated by East Carolina 20-14
East Carolina defeated Old Dominion University 20-14 at S.B. Ballard Stadium in Norfolk, Virginia, on...
![The Pirates stop ODU's last-ditch drive to spoil the Monarchs' home opener at S.B. Ballard Stadium. The Pirates stop ODU's last-ditch drive to spoil the Monarchs' home opener at S.B. Ballard Stadium.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-L-ODU-ECU-0908-WS-06.jpg?w=132)
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ECU defense holds off ODU late, dropping Monarchs to 0-2
The Pirates stop ODU's last-ditch drive to spoil the Monarchs' home opener at S.B. Ballard...
![For the first time in 1,043 days, the Spartans walked off the field at William “Dick” Price Stadium with a victory. For the first time in 1,043 days, the Spartans walked off the field at William “Dick” Price Stadium with a victory.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/TVP-L-SP-NSU-VSU-FB-0908-MC-006.jpg?w=132)
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Norfolk State snaps long home losing streak, tops Virginia State for first win of season
For the first time in 1,043 days, the Spartans walked off the field at William...
![On Sunday, the Maroons will be at Salem Stadium to play the Maroons' first organized college football game in more than 80 years when Roanoke hosts Hampden-Sydney's junior varsity. On Sunday, the Maroons will be at Salem Stadium to play the Maroons' first organized college football game in more than 80 years when Roanoke hosts Hampden-Sydney's junior varsity.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/RC-FB-Brian-Stinespring-1-e1725716049771.jpg?w=128)
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Roanoke College is playing its first football game in 80 years. A few with Hampton Roads ties made it happen.
On Sunday, the Maroons will be at Salem Stadium to play the Maroons' first organized...
![Apprentice School football preview: Builders look to return to over-.500 ways Apprentice School football preview: Builders look to return to over-.500 ways](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/TVP-BROWN-VA0125850384.jpg?w=132)
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Apprentice School football preview: Builders look to return to over-.500 ways
Apprentice at a glance Last season: 4-6 Coach: Vince Brown (fourth season, 15-14) Standouts T.K....
![Deterministic, Grand Mo the First (4-1) and Fulmineo (15-1) are among the top horses set to race in New Kent County. Deterministic, Grand Mo the First (4-1) and Fulmineo (15-1) are among the top horses set to race in New Kent County.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/27H3KWH6LNHFBEHXRGDYG57EPY.jpg?w=117)
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Virginia Derby set for Colonial Downs on Saturday
Deterministic, Grand Mo the First (4-1) and Fulmineo (15-1) are among the top horses set...
![Division II teams from the Richmond area pose a challenge for the Pirates and Spartans, while the Tribe tries to upend an FBS team. Division II teams from the Richmond area pose a challenge for the Pirates and Spartans, while the Tribe tries to upend an FBS team.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/TVP-L-SP-WM-VMI-0831-PC-036.jpg?w=132)
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College football previews: Hampton and NSU are home vs. state rivals, William & Mary goes to Coastal Carolina
Division II teams from the Richmond area pose a challenge for the Pirates and Spartans,...
![The Hokies never seemed to get their footing at Vanderbilt. Their first two offensive drives ended with an interception and punt, and the Commodores were up 17-0 until the final seconds of the first half. The Hokies never seemed to get their footing at Vanderbilt. Their first two offensive drives ended with an interception and punt, and the Commodores were up 17-0 until the final seconds of the first half.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AP24244622079390.jpg?w=132)
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Virginia Tech hopes to rebound from surprising loss, hosts Marshall at Lane Stadium on Saturday
The Hokies never seemed to get their footing at Vanderbilt. Their first two offensive drives...
![Matt Dzierski, a fifth-year senior quarterback, and Gunner White lead a Captains squad aiming to repeat as the New Jersey Athletic Conference champion. Matt Dzierski, a fifth-year senior quarterback, and Gunner White lead a Captains squad aiming to repeat as the New Jersey Athletic Conference champion.](https://www.pilotonline.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/10/15/XKGLBV5IK5F6FCGQYLQFLT2GHY.jpg?w=135)
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Christopher Newport opens football season Saturday as the conference favorite
Matt Dzierski, a fifth-year senior quarterback, and Gunner White lead a Captains squad aiming to...