Veteran Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is the latest participant announced for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night. Schwarber joins his teammate Bryce Harper in the eight-man field and the pair will try to put on show for the home crowd at Citizens Bank Park. ...
PARKERSBURG – The WVSSAC has announced the Class A winners of The Health Plan Champions Cup, recognizing the top-performing high schools for excellence in both athletics and academics. Wheeling Central swept both the boys and girls competitions. The Health Plan Champions Cup honors the leading boys’ and girls’ athletic programs in each of the WVSSAC’s four classifications. Standings are based on performances across a variety of sports, with points awarded for success in state championship events. Teams are also awarded points based on the previous year’s graduation ...
It seems like an annual question for Rich Rodriguez's second tenure at West Virginia. Who will play quarterback in Week 1 for the Mountaineers? Last year, Rodriguez held his cards close to his chest and had five different options for a starter, Nicco Marchiol, who eventually was named QB1, Jaylen Henderson, Khalil Wilkins, Max Brown and Scotty Fox Jr. He never announced a starter and just let everyone see Week 1 against Robert Morris. This year is no different, but there are a lot fewer options. Rodriguez mentioned Fox, Brown were fighting for the starting spot, but newcomer and ...
WHEELING – Organizers of the OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football Game are always looking for a way to enhance the mid-summer classic to benefit everyone involved by adding something new each year. Last year, after a tie in the 2024 contest, overtime was initiated. However, the format never ...
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski hit a game-sealing grand slam in the ninth inning, Matt Olson hit a first-inning home run while tying the franchise record for consecutive games played and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday. The Braves were leading 6-5 ...
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Rory McIlroy began getting into the mood for the final major of the year by taking advantage of the par 5s at The Renaissance Club for a 5-under 65, giving him a five-way share of the lead Thursday in the Genesis Scottish Open. Patrick Cantlay made a little ...
