Bluefield and Graham renew heated basketball rivalry
Bluefield and Graham face off in a storied local rivalry after last season's dramatic double overtime wins by the G-Men and a setback for the Beavers. Coaches warn records vanish on game night as emotions run high ahead of an 7:30 p.m. tip off.
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Favre Streak Ends at 297 Consecutive Starts
Brett Favre’s NFL consecutive starts streak, dating to 1992, ended at 297 after a shoulder injury sidelined him. The Vikings placed him on inactive for the Monday game against the Giants, despite prior injuries including ankle fractures and an elbow condition.
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All SWD football list honors Richlands players
Richlands High School placed 13 players on the All-Southwest District first team plus four from Grundy and two from Tazewell. Blue Tornado stars Bradley Strong and Will Lowe earned offensive and defensive players of the year. Richlands coach Greg Mance and his staff share coach of the year honors.
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Tuesday High School Basketball Schedule Delays Possible
Weather and road conditions may postpone or reschedule tonight's boys and girls games. Coaches should report postponements to (304) 327-2811 and varsity scores by 10:30 p.m. Read list of matches and start times for Graham, Bluefield, James Monroe, Giles, Montcalm, Mercer Christian, Mount View and more across multiple gyms.
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Princeton Senior High Girls Host Canned Food Drive
The Princeton Senior High School girls basketball team will host a canned food drive during Thursday's game against Nicholas County. Fans donating cans receive one dollar off admission, with all proceeds benefiting Tender Mercies. The junior varsity tip is at 5 30 p.m. and the varsity follows at 7 30 p.m.
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Brown named WVIAC co Player of the Week in women’s basketball
Concord University’s Jolysa Brown earns West Virginia Conference co player of the week honors after a 2 1 week. The Hinton junior averaged 21.3 points and 11 rebounds in wins over Charleston and Edinboro, with at least 19 points and nine rebounds in each game.
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Free Giants Vikings tickets draw at Ford Field halted
In 12 degree Detroit morning, fans lined up at Ford Field for a Monday lottery for Giants vs Vikings tickets. The Lions reported an overwhelming response and within two hours the giveaway stopped as tickets appeared on the resale market for about 100 dollars.
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Ferguson Jenkins stamp promotes Black History Month
Baseball Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins watched Canada Post print stamps bearing his image to mark Black History Month. The Canadian legend, the only Canadian inducted into Cooperstown, posted a 3.34 ERA with a 284 226 record over 19 seasons.
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Favre’s Ironman Streak Ends With Vikings Injury
Brett Favre, 41, sits out after 297 straight starts spanning 19 seasons as a damaged throwing shoulder ends his famed streak. Interim coach Leslie Frazier confirmed Favre would not start against the Giants, with Tavaris Jackson taking the helm in Detroit. The Metrodome roof collapse forced a move to Ford Field, complicating a potential comeback.
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College hoops plot twists loom for 2011 season
Bluefield State College teams brace for spring eligibility reinforcements as the Big Blues and Lady Blues prepare for 2011 schedules. Reinhardt College visits for AAC play while interim coach Jessica Brokaw leads the Lady Rams in year end regrouping. Concord Mountain Lions surge with Javaughn Acree Manuel and Glen Oaks alums pacing an eightigen string into early January.
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