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49ers mourn the sudden death of former All-Pro linebacker Aldon Smith at 36

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Aldon Smith, the troubled but talented pass rusher whose promising career was derailed by legal problems, has died at age 36. The San Francisco 49ers announced Smith's death on Saturday night. The team did not disclose a cause of death. "We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith," the 49ers said in a statement. "Aldon's undeniable talent and sheer dominance on the field were on display from the moment he joined our organization, having recorded one of the best rookie seasons the National Football League has seen. Beyond his excellence as ...

WVU Baseball Ready For North Carolina In College World Series

OMAHA, Neb. – Maybe it was destiny that led both West Virginia and North Carolina to the College World Series. Their paths to Charles Schwab Field were nearly identical, both filled with adversities faced and heroically overcome. The Mountaineers (46-15) had their moments in the regional ...

Plate Umpire’s Medical Issue Halts Legion Baseball Game

BEVERLY – Beverly Lowell Post 389/750 and St. Clairsville Post 159 have developed quite an American Legion Baseball rivalry over the last decade or so. However, Thursday night’s game between the two squads in Washington County turned out to be bigger than the game itself. During the ...