Rams sweep Bluefield State in Battle BC clash
Avon Rams defeated Bluefield State as six Bluefield College players reached double figures with Johnny Witherspoon scoring three points in the first half. The Ramblin' Rams completed a sweep on Monday night.
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NBA Scoring Leaders Through December First
The list shows top scorers by team and average points per game. Kobe Bryant leads with 24.4 for the Lakers, Dwyane Wade 28.7 for the Heat, Paul Granger 24.2 for Indiana, LeBron James 27.8 for Cleveland, Dirk Nowitzki 23.9 for Dallas, Chris Bosh 26.8 for Toronto, Vince Carter 23.8 for New Jersey, Richard Harris 25.3 for New Jersey, and Joe Johnson 22.7 for Atlanta.
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Buckeyes Top No 21 Miami To Remain Undefeated
Ohio State defeated Miami 73 to 68 in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. The Buckeyes erased a 14 point second half deficit to improve to 4 0 on the season while Miami fell to 0 3 in the series.
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High school basketball schedule features girls games tonight
Grundy at Council Honaker at Castlewood Narrows at Giles at Twin Valley High School Coalfield Clash Hurley versus Twin Valley at 7 p.m. In boys college action Bluefield visits Virginia Wise at 5 30 p.m. Mercyhurst at West Virginia at 7 p.m.
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Mountain Empire honors post season football stars
The all Mountain Empire District team selections name Bland County coach Harris Hart as coach of the year and Bears player Josh Shrader as offensive player of the year. Bland County first team selections include Shrader Ethan Jones Nick Leighton B J Gibson and the Kennedy brothers Korey Kris and Kyle. Narrows placed Josh Butler Jon Martin and Corey Lowe on the first team.
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Meyer recalls 2007 Gators Capital One Bowl loss to Michigan
Urban Meyer reflects on last year's Florida squad calling them entitled and selfish after the Capital One Bowl 41-35 defeat to Michigan. He notes the New Year's Day loss as a turning point for the 2007 Gators.
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Six NFL players suspended four games for diuretic use
The NFL suspended six players for four games each for violating the anti doping policy. Deuce McAllister and Charles Grant of New Orleans, Will Smith of New Orleans, Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of Minnesota, and Houston long snapper Bryan Pittman were penalized for using a diuretic that can mask steroids.
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Citi Field name kept after Citi bailout for Mets stadium
Citi Field will retain its name after a $45 billion government bailout cited to help stabilize Citigroup during its crisis. Citigroup agreed in 2006 to pay the Mets 400 million dollars over 20 years for naming rights to the ballpark, slated to open next year.
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Graham Campbell remembered as kind athletic figure
Morgan Clay Campbell 53 a Graham High School teacher and baseball coach dies at home. Principal John O Neal calls him a nice kind gentleman who mentored students and faculty and touched many lives. Campbell also served 19 summers as Bluefield Orioles clubhouse manager.
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Graham G Men edge Bland County in season opener
Graham G Men beat Bland County 60-56 at Rocky Gap High School to start the season 1-0. Sophomore Jordan Bryan led with 16 points, 10 rebounds, six steals and two blocks, while Kyle Harris added 11 points and eight boards. Graham forced 23 Bland County turnovers overall.
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Hokies eye ACC repeat in title clash
Virginia Tech, 8-4, meets Boston College, 9-3, for the second straight ACC Championship in Tampa. Kickoff 1 p.m. on ABC. Tech must avenge a 28-23 loss earlier this season to push toward a possible BCS bowl and a third ACC title in five seasons. Coach Frank Beamer stressed the need to win.
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Bland County Bears overpower Lady Bulldogs in 74-59 win
Laurel Hawkins and Kirby Mustard each scored 18 as Bland County from LAND, VA beat Tazewell 74-59 at Bland High School. The Bears exploited 39 turnovers and emphasized improved defense after a prior night’s 75-point effort. Coach Jason Lambert praised the defensive focus and execution. Coach Bill Mitchell called Bland an exceptional, well coached team.
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All Stars Blaze Drug Free Message At School Event
ESPN Radio Drug-Free All Stars faced the West Virginia Blazers in an exhibition at Princeton Middle School to educate students on a drug free lifestyle. The event emphasized community outreach and a shared mission between the teams to give back to youth.
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