State 81 Virginia 79 in college men’s tilt
Virginia Tech and high school matchups fill a busy slate with numerous games. College women face Milligan College and St Francis Pa. in key nonconference action while national NBA games wrap up the slate with late contests across the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io State
Virginia
Ervinton
Hurley
Bluefield College
Milligan College
St. Bonaventure
West Virginia
Charleston
St. Francis
Virginia Tech
Liberty
Pittsburgh Tops Jaguars 17–16 in Sunday NFL Thriller
In a tight Sunday Night NFL matchup, Pittsburgh edged Jacksonville 17 to 16 as the Jaguars bid to disrupt the Steelers through the late game. Monday’s slate features Dallas visiting Seattle in a late game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Football League
Pittsburgh
Jacksonville
Big East honors Bulger on standout week for WVU women
Meg Bulger of the undefeated West Virginia women’s basketball team was named Big East player of the week. The sophomore guard averaged 23 points and 7 rebounds last week in wins over Longwood and Duquesne, including a career-best 30 points against the Dukes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgantown
Meg Bulger
West Virginia
Longwood
Bulger
West Virginia girls hoops open season with scrimmages and matchups
Bluefield High School hosts Jaeger’s Lady Cubs as West Virginia girls season tips off amid intra-squad drills. Montcalm debuts against Greenbrier West, while MCA welcomes Wyoming East in a top-10 Class A showdown. James Monroe hosts Narrows as Montcalm eyes a strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia
Bluefield High School
Tony Mallamaci
BHS
Jaeger
Lady Cubs
Montcalm Lady Generals
Greenbrier West
Montcalm
Jim McPherson
Mercer Christian Academy
Lady Cavaliers
Lady Warriors
Wyoming East
MCA
Brittany Cook
Scarlett Steele
James Monroe Lady Mavericks
Narrows
McPherson
Preseason AP poll favors northern high schools in girls hoops
The Associated Press picks Morgantown Parkersburg South and Capitol as top contenders in girls state high school basketball across northern classes. Morgantown leads with five first place votes. South Charleston, without Alexis Hornbuckle, slots second with Renee Montgomery. Parkersburg South sits third behind Capital and Wheeling Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harleston
Morgantown
Petersburg
Parkersburg Catholic
Associated Press
Mihigans
Keri Pryor
Joanna Joseph
South Charleston
Alexis Hornbuckle
Tennessee
Black Eagles
Renee Montgomery
Parkersburg South
Jill Stevens
Capital
Wheeling Park
Huntington
Hedgesville
University
Greenbrier East
George Washington
Cavaliers upset by Cyclones in Ames thriller
Devin Smith scored 40 for Virginia but Iowa State remained unbeaten with an 81-79 upset. Curtis Stinson added 30 points including a clutch go ahead trey in the final minute, forcing a late Cavaliers miss and last chance putbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Devin Smith
Virginia
Iowa State Cyclones
Cavaliers
Curtis Stinson
Cyclones
ISU
Will Blalock
Sean Singletary
Region's fans voice concern over steroids in majors
Bluefield residents decry reports of performance enhancing drugs in baseball. Frances Wayland says athletes owe gratitude to fans and should avoid abusing the game while Patsy Malamisura and others urge MLB to address steroids. Sen McCain pushes federal legislation. local views split on government involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Frances Wayland
Wayland
Patsy Malamisura
John McCain
R-Ariz
Harry Finkelman
Princeton
Local fans brag as Bluefield Beavers lead strong district run
Regional football pride runs deep as Bluefield Beavers era spans legendary names Merrill Gainer and John Chmara to Fred Simon. SWD squads post solid seasons with Richlands and Grundy 9-1, regional titles for Richlands and Tazewell, Blue Tornado atop SWC at 4-0, and multiple playoff berths. college bowl scene sees Virginia Tech claim ACC title and WVU in Gator Bowls alongside Cavaliers vs Fresno State. Kudos to Richlands Greg Mance and Tazewell Bobby Wyatt for semifinals coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield Beavers
Merrill Gainer
John Chmara
Fred Simon
BHS
Beaver
Bluefield
Richlands
Grundy
Tazewell
Blue Tornado
Graham
Carroll County
Virginia Tech
Miami
Tech
Auburn
West Virginia
Florida State
WVU
Bobby Bowden
Virginia Cavaliers
Fresno State
Greg Mance
Bobby Wyatt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saveday's Games
National Basketball Associa
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Toronto
New Jersey
San Antonio
Chicago
Detroit
Dallas
Utah
Orlando
Denver
Boston
Golden State
Charlotte
L.A. Clippers
Seattle
By Mickey Forfars
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Arulin
John Nelson
Kerri Tiller
Megan Coeburn
Blofield State
Ned Shott Gymnasium
Iowa State
Damion
A-Red
Alex Rodriguez
Finkelman
Malamisura
Bonds
BCS
Woo
SWD
Virginia School
Larry Hypes
The
Daily Telegraph