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Greg Wyshynski ESPN LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights’ pregame introductions have quickly become the NHL’s most anticipated and kitschiest celebration during the Stanley Cup playoffs. The expansion darlings found a new way to dazzle the home crowd before Game 1 of the Final against the Washington

Virginia Tech has extended the contract of athletic director Whit Babcock for five years, keeping him with the school through June 2029. “Whit Babcock and his roster of talented coaches have done an outstanding job, creating memorable moments for our students, alumni, and fans, and making the student-athlete experience their top priority,” Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said. “Whit and his leadership team have the right long-term vision and have demonstrated their ability to manage the rapidly changing landscape in collegiate athletics.”