Cavaliers rout Raptors 114 94 extends home win streak
LeBron James scored 31 as the Cavaliers set a team steals record and Zydrunas Ilgauskas became the Cavaliers career rebound leader in a 114 94 home win over Toronto. Cleveland moved to 12 0 at home while winning their ninth straight by at least 12 points, a league first. West Virginia guard Jonnie West is sidelined indefinitely with a broken left foot from practice.
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Closers market fuels Mets deal with Rodriguez and Wood
Francisco Rodriguez, after a record 62 saves with the Angels, agreed to a $37 million three year contract with the New York Mets, becoming the first top tier free agent to reach an agreement. Kerry Wood was nearing a two year deal with the Cleveland Indians at the winter meetings.
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Varsity Coaches Report Results For Next Day Print
Coaches provide game results promptly for the next edition. Call 3043272813 or 8007632459 for submissions. Fax 3043276179. Email sports botton line com for coverage and updates.
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West Virginia Blazers Debut Before Broncs in Nashville
The West Virginia Blazers travel to Nashville to face the top ranked Broncs at 8 p.m. Friday, followed by Detroit games against the Hoops Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. All games heard on ESPN 1050 AM. The Blazers’ home debut is Sunday January 4 at 4 p.m. at the Raleigh County Convention Center against Nashville.
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Panthers rally past Buccaneers to top NFC South
Steve Smith praised DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart after a 38-23 win over Tampa Bay Monday night. Dash Williams rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns while Smash Stewart added 115 yards and two scores as Carolina moved into first in the NFC South. Smith had 117 receiving yards and a TD.
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NFL cuts over 150 staff in headquarters shakeup
The NFL announces a reduction of more than 10 percent of its headquarters workforce, eliminating about 150 positions across New York New Jersey and Los Angeles. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent the memo to league employees outlining the downsizing in response to the national recession.
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Sloan marks 20th Jazz anniversary against Timberwolves
Utah coach Jerry Sloan celebrated the 20th anniversary of his first game with the Jazz during a Tuesday contest at Minnesota. Since he began on December 9, 1988, there have been 224 NBA coaching changes, including 13 for the Nuggets, while Larry Brown has led seven different teams in the same span. The Timberwolves began in 1989.
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Pocahontas Coal Association honors 12 players at Princeton banquet
Ten of the twelve Pocahontas Coal Association Bluefield Daily Telegraph Player of the Week honorees attended a Tuesday banquet at the Princeton Elks Club. Front row stars include Cody Journell, Joel Elswick, Will Cole, Matt Muncy, and Nick Kissel. others named from Giles to Bland County, with two absentees Garrett Horne and Chris Waters.
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Prolific passer Will Cole earns Player of the Year
Bluefield High School senior Will Cole earned the football Player of the Year after amassing 3,022 passing yards and 33 touchdowns, converting 58.5 percent, while also starting at safety and handling kicking duties. The award was presented at the Pocahontas Coal Association Bluefield Daily Telegraph banquet in Princeton.
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Wyatt tabbed Coach of Year for Tazewell Bulldogs
Before the season Bobby Wyatt faced a 1-9 slate and integration of Pocahontas Indians. The Bulldogs finished 9-3, reaching the Virginia Region IV Division 3 final in overtime against Richlands, with former Indians contributing heavily to the success. Wyatt received the Pocahontas Coal Association Bluefield Daily Telegraph Coach of the Year award at the Player of the Year Coach event.
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PikeView opens season with win over Shady Spring in Raleigh County
PikeView tops Shady Spring 57 49 as Trista Groves posts 20 points 14 rebounds and 5 steals. Amber Dickerson adds nine rebounds and Rachel Weatherly five assists while Leah Cook scores 17. Shady Spring led at halftime but PikeView outscores 38 25 second half to secure victory. Summers Co 87 Bluefield 46 also notes Emily Blevins 18 Hallie Gunnoe 17 points and 10 rebounds in the Bobcats season opener.
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Bulldogs edge Virginia Tech on late basket
Georgia rallied from a rough defeat to beat Virginia Tech 67 66 with a game winning shot by A ier Jackson at 28.3 seconds remaining and a crucial rebound at 0.5 seconds left. Georgia improved to 6-3 after recovering from a 76-42 loss at Illinois.
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Wildcats Triumph Over West Virginia in Jimmy V Classic
Stephen Curry of Davidson scrambles for a loose ball as the Wildcats edge West Virginia 68 to 65 in the Jimmy V Classic in New York on Tuesday night.
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Curry and Davidson hold off WVU in Jimmy V Classic
Stephen Curry sparked Davidson with a late scoring burst to beat West Virginia 68-65. He totaled 27 points after a slow start, hitting three decisive 3-pointers in the final 39 seconds to give the Wildcats the lead and secure the win.
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