Switzer earns Kennedy Award second straight year
West Virginia Sports Writers Association names Ryan Switzer a Kennedy Award recipient for the second consecutive year, joining five prior two-time winners in the 67 year history. Past honorees include Danny Williams, Robert Alexander, Mark Cisar, J R House, and Brandon Barrett.
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Temple Owls End Syracuse Unbeaten Streak at MSG
Temple Owls upset undefeated Syracuse Orange at Madison Square Garden, denying Coach Jim Boeheim his 901st win. In other top-25 action, No. 9 Kansas defeated No. 7 Ohio State.
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Marking History at Three Rivers Stadium Catch Photo
A 1972 frame shows Franco Harris (left) making a catch at the former Three Rivers Stadium site. Harris, later NFL Hall of Fame member, poses in a commemorative photo reflecting Pittsburgh Steelers history.
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Virginia Tech in Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic
Virginia Tech is listed for a TBD game in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic, with opponents and kickoff timing not yet announced.
TV Schedule Update For Las Vegas and Diamond Head Classics
CBS Sports Network carries Virginia Tech in the consolation or championship at 11:30 p.m. in the Continental Tire Las Vegas Classic. ESPN2 shows the Diamond Head Classic semifinal at 11:30 p.m. with teams to be announced in Honolulu. Regional NFL coverage airs 1 p.m. on CBS and Fox, with 4 p.m. on CBS and 4:25 p.m. on Fox. NBC presents San Francisco at Seattle at 8:20 p.m.
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Wildcats Rout Marshall Behind Harrow Career Night
Ryan Harrow scored a career high 23 points to spark Kentucky past Marshall 82-54 in front of 24,271 at Rupp Arena. Archie Goodwin added 18 and Nerlens Noel 11 as the Wildcats improved to 8-3 and 12-0 all-time against Marshall, while Kentucky mixed in a 21-5 second-half run to pull away. Elijah Pittman led Marshall with 17 points, and Dennis Tinnon added 14 as the Thundering Herd shot 29.5 percent compared to Kentucky's 42 percent.
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Murray lifts Mountaineers past Radford for second straight win
Aaric M Murray scored a career high 23 points and added eight rebounds as West Virginia beat Radford 72 62. Rutledge multiplied impact off the bench with eight rebounds as WVU improves to 6-5 while continuing a stretch since a disciplinary-related setback.
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Monarchs pull upset over Cavaliers in Governor's Hoops clash
Old Dominion, mired 2-10, rallied with a 21-4 burst in the second half to shock Virginia 63-61 at Richmond Coliseum. Dimitri Batten led with a career-best 23 points as the Monarchs halted a nine-game skid, while Virginia’s late basket was ruled a two-point play.
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Bluefield High athletes give back to the community
In a community valued tradition, Bluefield High School athletes from the football and basketball programs aid the Community Christmas Tree project at the Bluefield Auditorium. Coaches Fred Simon and Buster Large emphasize character, sportsmanship, and leadership, shaping players into good citizens across and beyond Bluefield High.
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