Red-hot Rantanen sets records with G1 hat trick

Bruce Cassidy brought the Bruins to within one win of the Stanley Cup. Now the team is hoping to ink their bench boss to a new deal.

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.”