Nailers Sign Kishaun Gervais

August 15, 2026

WHEELING – The Wheeling Nailers announced Friday their 10th player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has signed forward Kishaun Gervais to an ECHL contract. Gervais, 24, is entering his fourth professional season, having spent the majority of his first three years in the ECHL. Kishaun began his pro career by scoring six goals in four games for the SPHL's Birmingham Bulls, which quickly put him on the radar in the ECHL. He was signed by the Tulsa Oilers in November of 2023, and proceeded to amass 13 goals, nine assists, 22 points, and 76 penalty minutes in 52 games. One of the ...

WVU Provides Updates On Two Athletes Looking To Return To Program After New 5-For-5 Ruling

August 15, 2026

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football announced two players are coming back to the program. The team announced on social media that tight end Jacob Barrick and defensive back Jason Chambers are participating in team activities, planning on making a return to the team, while things continue to ...

Islam Makhachev Aims For UFC Record 17th Straight Win In Title Defense

August 15, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Islam Makhachev seemingly took offense and cut off a question about Ian Machado Garry potentially serving as his toughest challenger to date. “No, it's not going to be my biggest challenge,” Makhachev said. “He's just good, you know? I give him respect. He has good ...

Major League Baseball Awards 2028 All-Star Game To San Francisco, Which Last Hosted In 2007

August 15, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The All-Star Game is returning to San Francisco in two years. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement Friday that the 2028 Midsummer Classic will be at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants. The 2007 game was played in the ...

Timberwolves Will Finally Retire Kevin Garnett’s Jersey After Their Feb. 28 Game vs. The Celtics

August 15, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Fame forward Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey after their game against the Boston Celtics this season. The team announced Friday that the ceremony will take place following the Feb. 28 game at Target Center against the Celtics, ...

NFL Suspends Falcons’ James Pearce Jr. For 8 Games After His Arrest In Domestic Dispute

August 15, 2026

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. will be suspended for the first eight games of the season for violating the league's personal conduct policy, the league announced Friday. Pearce was arrested in February following a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea ...