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Wythe County crash on I-81N leaves one dead

TONY BENNETT


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Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against their brother over late father's estate

Read full article: Tony Bennett's daughters file new lawsuit against their brother over late father's estate

Tony Bennett’s two daughters have filed a new lawsuit against their brother.

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Virginia hires VCU coach Ryan Odom, whose father was a Cavaliers assistant

Read full article: Virginia hires VCU coach Ryan Odom, whose father was a Cavaliers assistant

Virginia athletic director Carla Williams is hoping the obvious choice was the right one.

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Ron Sanchez will not be retained as UVA Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Read full article: Ron Sanchez will not be retained as UVA Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Ron Sanchez, who served as the University of Virginia’s interim men’s basketball coach during the 2024-25 season, will not be retained as the program’s full-time coach, the University announced Wednesday.

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What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

Read full article: What's going on with the Kennedy Center under Trump?

Until a few weeks ago, the biggest news to come out of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.

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Longtime FSU coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down 'with no regrets' at the end of the season

Read full article: Longtime FSU coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down 'with no regrets' at the end of the season

Longtime Florida State basketball coach Leonard Hamilton is stepping down at the end of the season.

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Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season

Read full article: Jim Larrañaga steps down at Miami, Bill Courtney takes over to finish season

Jim Larrañaga has stepped down as Miami’s men’s basketball coach effective immediately.

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Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at Virginia

Read full article: Tony Bennett cites NIL and transfer portal era as reason he's suddenly retiring at Virginia

A tearful Tony Bennett has explained he suddenly retired from coaching at Virginia because he wasn’t suited to navigate the current landscape of college basketball.

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WATCH: UVA Basketball Coach Tony Bennett delivers press conference on his retirement

Read full article: WATCH: UVA Basketball Coach Tony Bennett delivers press conference on his retirement

The UVA Basketball Coach Tony Bennett announced his retirement on Thursday, and he is set to hold a press conference on the subject at 11 a.m.

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UVA Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett to announce retirement Friday

Read full article: UVA Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett to announce retirement Friday

UVA Basketball Head Coach Tony Bennett will announce his retirement after 15 seasons at the University, the school announced Thursday.

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Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Read full article: Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately

Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett is retiring effective immediately.

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Virginia and Virginia Tech ACC preseason poll ranking revealed

Read full article: Virginia and Virginia Tech ACC preseason poll ranking revealed

Virginia and Virginia Tech men and women ready for a successful 2024-2025 campaign

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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

Read full article: Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died at 63

Christopher Ciccone, a multihyphenate artist, dancer, designer and younger brother of Madonna, has died.

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Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her 'Joker' sequel character to create 'Harlequin' album

Read full article: Lady Gaga draws inspiration from her 'Joker' sequel character to create 'Harlequin' album

Lady Gaga knew the recipe to keep her Las Vegas shows electric: start in the studio.

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Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets

Read full article: Tony Bennett's daughters sue their brother over his handling of the late singer's assets

Tony Bennett’s two daughters are suing their brother, alleging he mishandled and failed to disclose some of their father’s assets in his role as trustee of the late singer’s estate.

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Virginia’s Bennett inks contract extension

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Tony Bennett will be under contract to coach the Cavaliers hoops program until April of 2030, with an automatic one-year rollover extending through 2031 should he be there in two years.

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Stanford hires Washington State's Kyle Smith to take over men's basketball program

Read full article: Stanford hires Washington State's Kyle Smith to take over men's basketball program

Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State to take over its struggling men’s basketball program.

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Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness

Read full article: Joel Scott scores 23 as Colorado State routs Virginia 67-42 to cap Day 1 of March Madness

Joel Scott had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Colorado State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time in 11 years, blowing out Virginia 67-42 in the First Four.

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March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting

Read full article: March Madness kicks off with First Four games and teams looking to do some bracket busting

Last year, a team from New Jersey called Fairleigh Dickinson played its way out of the First Four and then became one of the most improbable bracket-busters in NCAA Tournament history.

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Riders can climb 'halfway to the stars' on San Francisco cable car dedicated to late Tony Bennett

Read full article: Riders can climb 'halfway to the stars' on San Francisco cable car dedicated to late Tony Bennett

The cable car dedicated to the late Tony Bennett rolls past the landmark Fairmont hotel where the singer first performed the song that would forever tie him to San Francisco.

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Cormac Ryan scores 18 and No. 10 North Carolina finally wins at Virginia, 54-44

Read full article: Cormac Ryan scores 18 and No. 10 North Carolina finally wins at Virginia, 54-44

No. 10 North Carolina moved into first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

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No. 21 Virginia overcomes free-throw woes to beat Wake Forest 49-47

Read full article: No. 21 Virginia overcomes free-throw woes to beat Wake Forest 49-47

Wake Forest was denied a season sweep of the Cavaliers.

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Pitt snaps UVA home win streak 74-63

Read full article: Pitt snaps UVA home win streak 74-63

The Panthers ended the Cavaliers 8-game win streak and 23-game home win streak with a resounding win on Tuesday night.

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UVA survives overtime, holds off NC State 59-53

Read full article: UVA survives overtime, holds off NC State 59-53

Virginia wins third straight and remains undefeated in JPJ this season.

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No. 22 Virginia barely beats Northeastern 56-54 as Beekman comes up big late

Read full article: No. 22 Virginia barely beats Northeastern 56-54 as Beekman comes up big late

Reece Beekman scored 21 points, including the final four for No. 22 Virginia in its 56-54 victory over Northeastern.

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Hokies, Cavs participate in ‘Shoes for Hope’ events

Read full article: Hokies, Cavs participate in ‘Shoes for Hope’ events

It’s part of the NCAA’s “Coaches vs. Cancer” initiative where college basketball coaches and staff nationwide wear one-of-a-kind sneakers to raise awareness for the cause.

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The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023

Read full article: The year in review: Influential people who died in 2023

Yevgeny Prigozhin rose from an ex-con hot dog vendor to winning lucrative Kremlin contracts and heading a formidable mercenary army.

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Steven Crowl leads Wisconsin past No. 24 Virginia 65-41 in opener at the Fort Myers Tip-Off

Read full article: Steven Crowl leads Wisconsin past No. 24 Virginia 65-41 in opener at the Fort Myers Tip-Off

Reece Beeman had 17 points to lead the Cavaliers (4-1).

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As college coaches turn into CEOs, X's and O's are replaced by dollar signs and bottom lines

Read full article: As college coaches turn into CEOs, X's and O's are replaced by dollar signs and bottom lines

College basketball coaches are becoming more like CEOs on a 24/7-style schedule.

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ACC Tipoff: Bennett expects growing pains with a young UVA squad

Read full article: ACC Tipoff: Bennett expects growing pains with a young UVA squad

"That team last year was old and good. Now we have a team that I hope is new and good," said Bennett.

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Tony Bennett in photos: A look back at his extraordinary life

Read full article: Tony Bennett in photos: A look back at his extraordinary life

Just two weeks short of his 96th birthday, legendary singer Tony Bennett died on Friday, July 21, according to the Associated Press.

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Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

Read full article: Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

The news of Tony Bennett's death at age 96 has created an outpouring of love and condolences from the worlds of music, entertainment, politics and the civil rights movement.

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Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Read full article: Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

Tony Bennett, the eminent stylist and last of the great saloon singers whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" graced a decadeslong career, has died at 96.

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No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit

Read full article: No. 13 seed Furman hands UVA its latest early March exit

JP Pegues made a 3-pointer with 2.4 seconds remaining, and No. 13 seed Furman completed a rally from a 12-point second-half deficit to hand fourth-seeded Virginia another first-round NCAA Tournament loss, 68-67.

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UVA, Furman a contrast of styles in 1st Round NCAA matchup

Read full article: UVA, Furman a contrast of styles in 1st Round NCAA matchup

The Cavaliers and Paladins will be trying to secure the pace that they prefer in their 1st Round matchup in Orlando.

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Back in the Big Dance: Virginia tabbed as No. 4 seed in South Region

Read full article: Back in the Big Dance: Virginia tabbed as No. 4 seed in South Region

Virginia to play Furman on Thursday.

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Virginia advances to ACC tournament title game

Read full article: Virginia advances to ACC tournament title game

Virginia joined Duke in the ACC men's tournament finals.

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No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

Read full article: No. 13 Virginia tops Clemson, will meet Duke for ACC title

Jayden Gardner had 23 points and 12 rebounds and No. 13 Virginia beat Clemson 76-56, sending coach Tony Bennett’s team to the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title game for the first time since 2018.

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UVA advances past UNC to ACC tournament semis

Read full article: UVA advances past UNC to ACC tournament semis

UVA outlasted UNC in a game the Tar Heels needed for NCAA tournament consideration.

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Gardner, Franklin lead No. 13 Virginia past Louisville 75-60

Read full article: Gardner, Franklin lead No. 13 Virginia past Louisville 75-60

The Cavaliers began the day tied with No. 16 Miami and No. 25 Pittsburgh, the sixth time they’ve finished atop the ACC in 14 seasons under Tony Bennett.

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Cavs outlast Clemson, get back on winning track

Read full article: Cavs outlast Clemson, get back on winning track

13th Ranked UVA stopped a two-game skid by downing Clemson.

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No. 6 Virginia goes cold, Boston College wins 63-48

Read full article: No. 6 Virginia goes cold, Boston College wins 63-48

No. 6 Virginia was held to a season-low 32% shooting from the field.

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No. 7 Virginia slips past Irish 57-55 with Clark’s late FTs

Read full article: No. 7 Virginia slips past Irish 57-55 with Clark’s late FTs

Kihei Clark scored 15 points in the Cavaliers victory.

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ACC admits blown call cost Duke in OT loss at No. 8 Virginia

Read full article: ACC admits blown call cost Duke in OT loss at No. 8 Virginia

Armaan Franklin scored 23 points, including a 3-pointer with 39 seconds left, to lift No. 8 Virginia over Duke 69-62 in overtime.

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Pedulla’s 22 points lift Virginia Tech past No. 6 Virginia

Read full article: Pedulla’s 22 points lift Virginia Tech past No. 6 Virginia

Sean Pedulla scored 22 points to lead Virginia Tech to a 74-68 victory over No. 6 Virginia on Saturday.

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No. 10 Virginia holds off Wake Forest 76-67 for ACC road win

Read full article: No. 10 Virginia holds off Wake Forest 76-67 for ACC road win

The win proved to be the 400th in head coach Tony Bennett's career--the 330th with Virginia.

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Cavs hand Hokies a 6th straight loss 78-68

Read full article: Cavs hand Hokies a 6th straight loss 78-68

The 10th-ranked Cavaliers handled a good effort by a desperate Virginia Tech squad.

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Hokies face No. 10 Cavaliers in Commonwealth Clash

Read full article: Hokies face No. 10 Cavaliers in Commonwealth Clash

No. 10 UVA will face unranked Virginia Tech Wednesday night in the Commonwealth Clash rivalry game.

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Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

Read full article: Franklin, Vander Plas lead No. 13 Virginia past FSU 67-58

Cavaliers extend win streak to three.

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Franklin leads No. 11 Virginia; Bennett becomes wins leader

Read full article: Franklin leads No. 11 Virginia; Bennett becomes wins leader

Tony Bennett earned his 327th career win--the most in program history.

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Pittsburgh rallies past No. 11 Virginia 68-65

Read full article: Pittsburgh rallies past No. 11 Virginia 68-65

Cavaliers were outscored 45-32 in the second half.

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Walker, defense lead No. 5 Houston past No. 2 Virginia 69-61

Read full article: Walker, defense lead No. 5 Houston past No. 2 Virginia 69-61

Jarace Walker scored 17 points and No. 5 Houston used runs in each half and the nation’s best scoring defense to beat No. 2 Virginia 69-61.

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Hokies edge Charleston Southern, #5 UVA downs MD Eastern Shore

Read full article: Hokies edge Charleston Southern, #5 UVA downs MD Eastern Shore

Both the Hokies and Wahoos got home wins on the hardwoods.

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AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

Read full article: AP Top 25: Virginia climbs to No. 5, UNC and Houston are 1-2

Virginia climbed 11 spots to No. 5 in this week's AP Top 25 following a difficult week.

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No. 16 Virginia takes down No. 19 Illinois 70-61

Read full article: No. 16 Virginia takes down No. 19 Illinois 70-61

Reece Beekman was named Continental Tire Main Event Tournament MVP.

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With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

Read full article: With heavy hearts, No. 16 UVA beats No. 5 Baylor in Vegas

Armaan Franklin scored a career-high 26 points, and No. 16 Virginia used a big second-half run to knock off No. 5 Baylor 86-79 in the team’s first game since three Cavaliers football players were killed in a campus shooting.

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Virginia Cavaliers have potential to be dangerous on the court for 2022-2023 season

Read full article: Virginia Cavaliers have potential to be dangerous on the court for 2022-2023 season

Virginia returns all five starters from last season in addition to adding talented freshmen and transfer Ben Vander Plas.

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Virginia to welcome Florida State to tip-off ACC hoops slate

Read full article: Virginia to welcome Florida State to tip-off ACC hoops slate

Six of UVA's 10 ACC home games will be played on Saturday.

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Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Read full article: Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died, age 87

Renowned jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis has died.

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Batiste, joyful performances highlight Grammy Awards

Read full article: Batiste, joyful performances highlight Grammy Awards

Jon Batiste may have won the most Grammy Awards with five on Sunday night, but in some ways he was a surprise.

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Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned

Read full article: Jon Batiste tops Grammys; Silk Sonic soars, Rodrigo crowned

Jon Batiste won album of the year honors for “We Are” at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, giving him five trophies on a night that saw the ’70s funk of Silk Sonic take record of the year and song of the year and newcomer Olivia Rodrigo take three awards.

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Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

Read full article: Grammy Awards set sights on Las Vegas for first time

The Grammys might be missing stars like Drake, The Weeknd and Kanye West as a performer, but the biggest night in music could still shine bright on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll triumph Sunday

Read full article: Grammy predictions: AP writers debate who’ll triumph Sunday

When faced with too many choices, what's a Grammy voter to do.

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Virginia capitalizes on big first half for 71-61 win over Louisville

Read full article: Virginia capitalizes on big first half for 71-61 win over Louisville

Kadin Shedrick dropped a career-high 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field.

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Virginia wins its fourth straight 63-53 over Georgia Tech

Read full article: Virginia wins its fourth straight 63-53 over Georgia Tech

Virginia notches its tenth conference win of the season, a feat it has accomplished in 10 consecutive seasons.

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Virginia cruises past Miami 71-58

Read full article: Virginia cruises past Miami 71-58

Cavaliers claim 5th straight win over Hurricanes.

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Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music

Read full article: Lionel Richie to receive Gershwin Prize for pop music

Lionel Richie will be honored all night long for his musical achievements.

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Clemson snaps 11-game losing skid against Virginia, 67-50

Read full article: Clemson snaps 11-game losing skid against Virginia, 67-50

Reece Beekman finished with a career-high 20 points for the Cavaliers.

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Thanksgiving football, Big 10 rivalry game score in ratings

Read full article: Thanksgiving football, Big 10 rivalry game score in ratings

Even at a time football typically dominates television ratings, Thanksgiving week was notable.

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Iowa survives Virginia in a 75-74 thriller

Read full article: Iowa survives Virginia in a 75-74 thriller

UVA tied a season high with nine 3-pointers (7 in the second half)

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Grammy facts: Blurred genre lines and a retiree revolution

Read full article: Grammy facts: Blurred genre lines and a retiree revolution

Retirees are ruling the roost in this year's Grammy nominations in the record of the year category.

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New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett

Read full article: New this week: 'Becoming Cousteau,' Gaga and Tony Bennett

This week’s new entertainment releases include the first ever album of covers by Deep Purple, an acclaimed documentary about undersea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau on Disney+ and a concert video of Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga.

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10 celebrities who served in the military

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Here are 10 notable celebrities with military backgrounds.

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Catching up with Bridget and Jenna after the weekend

Read full article: Catching up with Bridget and Jenna after the weekend

Join Bridget and Jenna as they recap their weekends, look ahead to the 2022 Winter Olympics, and review Tony Bennett’s latest project.

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Retirements, bumpy NCAAs part of ACC 'transitional period'

Read full article: Retirements, bumpy NCAAs part of ACC 'transitional period'

The Atlantic Coast Conference is facing a changing landscape in men's basketball amid coaching retirements, roster upheaval and a bumpy showing in last year's NCAA Tournament.

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Michael Renzi, former ‘Sesame Street’ musical director, dies

Read full article: Michael Renzi, former ‘Sesame Street’ musical director, dies

Michael Renzi has died after a career in which he served as musical director of “Sesame Street” and worked with the likes of Peggy Lee, Mel Tormé, Lena Horne and some of the other biggest names in jazz and pop.

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New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and Carlile

Read full article: New this week: 'Sopranos' prequel, Jon Stewart and Carlile

This week’s new entertainment releases include new music from Brandi Carlile and the Doobie Brothers, as well as the return of Jon Stewart to prime time and a prequel film to “The Sopranos” called “The Many Saints of Newark.”.

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Tony Bennett cancels fall and winter touring dates in 2021

Read full article: Tony Bennett cancels fall and winter touring dates in 2021

Tony Bennett has canceled his fall and winter 2021 tour dates.

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Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett reunite; Killers, Dan + Shay albums

Read full article: Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett reunite; Killers, Dan + Shay albums

Two music superstars will share the stage this summer when Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga team up for two nights at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

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From the Beatles to Elton John: Oldest DJ's storied career

Read full article: From the Beatles to Elton John: Oldest DJ's storied career

Ray Cordeiro considers himself the luckiest radio DJ in the world.

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Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA Tournament

Read full article: Coronavirus doesn't care that it's the NCAA Tournament

The Indiana Farmers Coliseum scoreboard goes dark after a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game between Iowa and Grand Canyon Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)If you didn’t pay attention to college basketball until the NCAA Tournament, the good news is you didn’t miss much. The loss marked the second time in the Cavaliers’ last three NCAA Tournament appearances — this time as a No. “He kind of got his legs under him and he was really, really good in the second half,” Self said afterward. “I mean really, really good.”___More AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and updated bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket

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Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense

Read full article: Virginia loses 62-58 to Preston, Ohio, ending title defense

Coming out of quarantine after a positive COVID-19 test, Virginia’s unusual title defense was stopped by another upset loss in the NCAA Tournament, falling 62-58 to Jason Preston and Ohio on Saturday. Preston and Ben Vander Plas, the two stars of Ohio's surprising Mid-American Conference Tournament run, were back at it. When it was over, Vander Plas raced over to give Bennett a hug. Ad“Obviously, it’s a huge win, being the 13 seed coming out and getting a win in the NCAA Tournament is big." Vander Plas said.

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The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

Read full article: The Latest: 12th-seeded Oregon State upsets No. 5 Tennessee

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)The Latest on the first round of the NCAA Tournament (all times Eastern):___6:50 p.m.Another first-round upset as 12th-seeded Oregon State defeated No. 9 seed Georgia Tech 71-60 on Friday to mark a triumphant return to the NCAA Tournament. Senior guard Bubba Parham, who is 5-10, got the start instead as Georgia Tech went with a guard-heavy look. AdIllinois will face eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago or ninth-seeded Georgia Tech in the second round of the Midwest Regional on Sunday. Ad___2:10 p.m.Players from several NCAA Tournament teams took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before their first-round games.

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Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting

Read full article: Stuck in quarantine, Virginia has spot in tournament waiting

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)Virginia has a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Virginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament semifinals Friday because a person with the team tested positive for COVID-19. “It’s certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament. There are replacement teams waiting if Virginia, or any team, needs to pull out of the tournament. Bennett is hopeful Virginia will take the court as scheduled, 7:15 p.m. Eastern on Saturday night at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana.

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Commonwealth well represented at NCAA Tournament

Read full article: Commonwealth well represented at NCAA Tournament

ROANOKE, Va. – Sunday’s NCAA Selection Show yielded rich results for 5 schools across the Commonwealth. “It’s certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament,” Bennett said. In just his second year in Blacksburg, ACC Coach of the Year Mike Young, has guided the Hokies to their 12th NCAA Tournament appearance, fourth consecutive. The Spartans were last in the NCAA DI Tournament in 2012 as a No. This marks the Rams’ 18th appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

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Going dancing: Virginia tabbed as a 4 seed for NCAA Tournament

Read full article: Going dancing: Virginia tabbed as a 4 seed for NCAA Tournament

This now marks the eighth time under head coach Tony Bennett that the Wahoos will be part of the Tournament field. UVA held a 17-6 record in the regular season and added a win in the ACC Tournament against Syracuse. Their lineup features All-ACC First Team honoree Sam Hauser, All-ACC Second Team and All-ACC Defensive team honoree Jay Huff, and All-ACC Honorable Mention Kihei Clark. Virginia’s run for an ACC Tournament Championship was cut short when the program had a positive COVID-19 test result after its quarterfinal matchup with Syracuse. “It’s certainly a unique way to prepare for the NCAA Tournament,” Bennett said.

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The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

Read full article: The Latest on Selection Sunday: NCAAs start with SWAC vs NEC

Virginia was forced to withdraw from the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday because of a single COVID-19 case. They were already missing David McCormack and Tristan Enaruna, who both tested positive before the conference tournament. Pitino is the fifth coach to lead five teams to the NCAA Tournament, joining Lon Kruger and Tuby Smith. The Cougars routed Cincinnati in the AAC final, ending the Bearcats hope of slipping into the NCAA Tournament field of 68 as an automatic qualifier. 7 Houston and Cincinnati, which needs to win to get in the NCAA field.

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No. 11 Kansas withdraws from Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19

Read full article: No. 11 Kansas withdraws from Big 12 tourney due to COVID-19

Kansas head coach Bill Self watches player introductions before an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 men's tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, March 11, 2021. – Kansas withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the men's basketball program, becoming the third major team to have its conference postseason come to an end beceause of the coronavirus. “Obviously we are disappointed and our players are disappointed that they can't continue to compete for the Big 12 championship,” Jayhawks coach Bill Self said in a statement. It remained to be seen whether the Longhorns will return a positive test before the Big 12 title game. On Thursday, perennial power Duke pulled out of the ACC Tournament after a pair of wins because of a positive test.

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Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs

Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs

That day turned out to be the end of the college basketball season. Hours later, Kansas announced its withdrawal from the Big 12 Tournament, leading to the cancellation of its semifinal matchup with No. The Jayhawks said in a statement they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament, which starts Thursday. Duke withdrew from the ACC Tournament and ended its season amid its own positive test before facing the 15th-ranked Seminoles in the quarterfinals. The tournament protocols include requiring each member of a team's travel party to complete seven negative COVID-19 tests before leaving for Indianapolis.

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Hauser helps No. 21 Virginia end skid, beat Miami 62-51

Read full article: Hauser helps No. 21 Virginia end skid, beat Miami 62-51

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sam Hauser scored 18 points and No. 21 Virginia ended a three-game skid by handing Miami its sixth loss in a row, 62-51. Trey Murphy III added 12 points for the 16-6 Cavaliers, who took command with a 14-2 run to end the first half. It was very important and as we talked about Justin (McKoy), even “Papi” Francisco (Caffaro) gave us a good lift. Hopefully we can keep that.”Miami closed within six points several times after halftime, but each time Virginia kept the Hurricanes from getting closer.

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Duke upsets No. 7 Virginia 66-65 for 3rd straight ACC win

Read full article: Duke upsets No. 7 Virginia 66-65 for 3rd straight ACC win

Duke Men’s Basketball takes on the University of Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at the Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 20, 2021 at Durham, North Carolina. “It seemed like everybody contributed to making a big play, big plays down (at) the end," Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said. BIG PICTURE:Virginia: The Cavaliers were coming off Monday's 81-60 loss to the Seminoles, marking their most lopsided ACC defeat in four years. UP NEXTVirginia: The Cavaliers host North Carolina State on Wednesday. Duke: The Blue Devils host Syracuse on Monday.

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Huff, Hauser lead No. 9 Virginia past UNC, 60-48

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Jay Huff had 18 points and 12 rebounds and No. 9 Virginia took control early and beat North Carolina for the seventh consecutive time 60-48. Sam Hauser added 17 points for 15-3 Virginia and Trey Murphy III had 12 as the ACC-leading Cavaliers won their fourth in a row. The Cavaliers led 21-4 midway through the first half as the Tar Heels missed 13 of their first 15 shots. Luckily we were able to stop that for the most part,” said Cavaliers center Jay Huff.

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The Latest: More ACC changes to men's basketball schedule

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Virginia head coach Tony Bennett during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Saturday’s Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game between Louisville and No. The postponement follows one earlier Wednesday between Louisville at Syracuse following a positive test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals’ program. The league cited a combination of a positive test, contact tracing and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Lady Vols’ program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Louisville’s men’s basketball game at Syracuse scheduled for Wednesday night has been postponed. AdThe league said the postponement was due to a positive COVID-19 test, quarantining and contact tracing within the Cardinals' program.

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Music helping Tony Bennett battle Alzheimer’s disease

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FILE - Singer Tony Bennett performs at the Statue of Liberty Museum opening celebration in New York on May 15, 2019. Bennett has been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease but the diagnosis hasnt quieted his legendary voice. The singers wife and son reveal in the latest edition of AARP The Magazine that Bennett was first diagnosed in 2016. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Tony Bennett has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease but it hasn't quieted his legendary voice. AdAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia and one in 10 people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s dementia.

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Hauser, Huff lead No. 8 Virginia past Syracuse 81-58

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Sam Hauser hit seven of Virginia’s 14 3-pointers and the No. 8 Cavaliers cruised to an 81-58 victory against Syracuse. Hauser hit five 3s before halftime as Virginia took a 41-26 lead into the locker room. Virginia’s Jay Huff added a career-high 21 points to go along with 12 rebounds. “I liked our movement and how we shared the ball,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.

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Hauser, Clark lift No. 13 Virginia past Georgia Tech, 64-62

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13 Virginia survived a scare before rallying to beat Georgia Tech 64-62. Kihei Clark scored only two points for 10-2 Virginia, but they came on a short jumper with 1:09 left that broke a 62-all tie. They’re really good at playing with great confidence, they play fast and they’re quick. What I saw down the stretch is, I thought our on-ball defense really stepped up. They played really good defense, but I think we could get some of what we wanted.

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From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King

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George W. Bush jokes with CNN's Larry King after finishing the "Larry King Live" show from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. For 25 years until 2010, “Larry King Live” was a fixture on CNN's weeknight schedule, and that was after a lengthy career as a late-night radio host. So did “Larry King Live.” He was busy. “Larry King Live” was a type of show that would feel foreign on cable news today, given its obsession with hard-nosed political combat. “My dad always asked me, 'Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?'"

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No. 18 Virginia routs No. 12 Clemson to stay perfect in ACC

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CLEMSON, S.C. – Sam Hauser and Tomas Woldetensae had 14 points and four 3-pointers apiece as No. 18 Virginia won its 11th straight over 12th-ranked Clemson with an 85-50 victory. The Cavaliers moved to 5-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, their best start to league play since opening 12-0 in 2017-18. Virginia won its fifth straight since losing to No. “We’re learning about our team, we’re growing, we’re becoming steadier,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett.

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Virginia rallies past Wake Forest 70-61

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Obviously, we didn’t have a lot of numbers in the rotation, but we played tough enough in the second half. We responded well to adversity and being shorthanded and, you know, a very good second half. I think he’s, he’s quiet by nature but he does stuff. At first we weren’t really pressuring the ball and then in the second half we really started pressuring the ball. You know Coach [Jason] Williford, Coach [Brad] Soderberg, Coach “O” [Orlando Vandross], Coach [Kyle] Getter and Coach [Larry] Mangino.

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No. 23 Virginia beats Notre Dame 66-57 in ACC opener

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23 Virginia continued its dominance over Notre Dame with a 66-57 victory Wednesday night. Jay Huff scored 15 points for Virginia, and Sam Hauser added 13 points and 10 rebounds. I think there’s just some good offensive plays,” said Virginia head coach Tony Bennett. I thought we made enough good offensive plays, took advantage and then enough key stops. But enough good plays defensively and offensively.

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Big Ten grind highlights marquee matchups of ranked teams

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17 Michigan State — sets the stage for what could be an epic start to the new year in the improbably deep Big Ten. 15 Illinois and Michigan State visits the Cornhuskers. The weekend wraps up Sunday with Wisconsin visiting Penn State, Northwestern heading to Michigan and Ohio State traveling to Minnesota in a pair of matchups involving ranked teams. The Hokies already have wins over teams that were ranked in Villanova and Clemson. BIG 12 BATTLESThe Big Ten has the most teams in the Top 25 but the Big 12 may have the best — the league has five teams ranked in the top 13.

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