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WVU Football Assistant Coach, Former Player Noel Devine Arrested, Jailed

Top Sports September 15, 2026

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia assistant coach and former standout running back for the Mountaineers, Noel Devine, 38, was arrested and booked at 12:45 p.m. Sunday at the North Central Regional Jail charged with one felony count of strangulation, according to the Magistrate Court of Monongalia County. Devine's bond is set at $40,000. No additional information on the case is available at this time. Devine was on the sidelines Saturday for WVU's 52-7 win over U.T. Martin as an assistant running backs coach and offensive analyst. WVU football coach Rich Rodriguez has put Devine on leave ...

WVU's Lopsided Win Provided Glimpses Into Future

Top Sports September 15, 2026

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football had a 24-0 lead at halftime against Coastal Carolina. With a major lead, Rich Rodriguez had plans to sub in some depth and younger players in the second half to get them experience and figure out what players he can actually win with. But the Chanticleers ...

Five Inductions Due For Harrison Central Sports Hall Of Fame

Top Sports September 15, 2026

CADIZ – On behalf of the Harrison Central Sports Foundation, the Harrison County High School Sports Hall of Fame Committee has released the names of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Two former Harrison County sports greats, an iconic Coach, a more than deserving volunteer and one of Harrison County’s most successful teams will be honored prior to, and at halftime of the Harrison Central vs. Martins Ferry football game Friday, September 18. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by MPLX and the Harrison News Herald. A pre-game social with light refreshments will be held in honor of the ...

State-Ranked Martins Ferry Sweeps Past Union Local

Top Sports September 15, 2026

MARTINS FERRY – When members of the Martins Ferry volleyball team woke up Monday morning, they found out that they were ranked No. 2 in the first Ohio Volleyball Coaches Association poll of 2026. Later that night, the Purple Riders (11-0) played like it in a clean sweep of youthful Union ...

Peters Draws Key Walk After 18-Pitch Plate Appearance, White Sox Down Guardians 7-3

Top Sports September 15, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tristan Peters fouled off 12 pitches in an 18-pitch plate appearance that keyed Chicago's six-run outburst in the sixth inning and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on Monday night to stay atop the AL Central. Kyle Teel hit a two-run double and Miguel Vargas ...

Protect College Sports Act Gets Renewed Push And Fresh Opposition As College Football Returns

Top Sports September 15, 2026

With college football in full swing, proponents of the Protect College Sports Act have launched an all-out blitz to push the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks. The bill aims to put guardrails around escalating spending in college sports as the ...