Panthers rout Hokies in Big East opener at Pitt
Julius Page scored 20 as Pittsburgh rolled past Virginia Tech 78-59, lifting the 15-0 Panthers to their best start since 1927-28 and extending home streak to 35 games. Jaron Brown added 21, Chris Taft 17, while Tech battled without injured Jamon Gordon and fell to 7-5.
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Coughlin Named Giants Coach To Lead 4 Year Rebuild
Tom Coughlin agreed to coach the New York Giants on a four year contract worth over 11 million dollars. He vows to restore a smashmouth, turnover free game and to win the line of scrimmage battle, aiming to reignite Giants tradition. Coughlin, 57, succeeds Jim Fassel who was fired after a 4-12 season. Ernie Accorsi endorsed the hire, saying he was the man they wanted.
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Roundup: Cavaliers, Jaeger Cubs win in high school action
Shrader had 10 rebounds and six assists while Lambert added five boards and four steals. Hager 12 rebounds Parker 16 points and six rebounds. Jaeger Cubs beat Beth Haven 72 66 in Big Creek tourney consolation with Bailey 26 points 17 rebounds and Foley 22. Beth Haven led by Green 22. Jaeger hosts Mount View next Tuesday.
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Mercer Christian rolls past Greater Beckley 65 30 in victory
Brittany Cook scored 20 and Scarlet Steele 17 and Amanda Meade 13 to lift Mercer Christian to a 65 30 win over Greater Beckley Christian School. Amanda Carbaugh and Shelly Wooten each added seven for Beckley in Tuesday night action.
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Beckley game recap at Beckley Greater Beckley
MCA led by Cook 20 and Steele 17 as Beckley Greater Beckley defeated MCA 65 to 11 in a regional matchup. GBC players Carbaugh 7 and Wooten 7 contributed, with Meade 13 and Roark 6 also scoring for the winners.
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Summers County Girls remain unbeaten with Bluefield win
Summers County Lady Bobcats improved to 7-0 after a 78-23 victory over Bluefield in Hinton. Joanna Mills scored 20, Olivia Newsome 16, Jessica Mills 12 and Kelly Reed 10. Aiesha Dewitt led Bluefield with 12.
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Bland County Beats Grayson County 66 48 in Girls Hoop
Kendall Stuart scores 16 as Bland County tops Grayson County 66 to 48 in Independence. Bland County outscored Grayson 29-13 in the final period, with Kelly Harless grabbing a game high 22 rebounds. Carrie Osbourne led Grayson with 17 points.
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Gonzalez signs with Kansas City Royals for 4.5 million
Two time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez agreed to a one year contract with Kansas City earning 4.5 million. The 34 year old outfielder is coming off limited play due to injuries but Royals GM Allard Baird expressed confidence in his conditioning and readiness for the upcoming season.
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Ballard Christian tops Pipestem 65 55 in high school clash
Ballard Christian defeated Pipestem 65 to 55 as Jesse Spencer led Ballard with 21 points and Brett Spangler scored 39 for Pipestem Christian. Paul Ballengee added 16, Andrew McKenzie 12, and Jacob Barnes 10 for Ballard.
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Panthers edge Mavericks 67-65 in Monday night hoops
PikeView Panthers narrowly defeated James Monroe Mavericks 67 to 65. Jonathan McPherson led with 17 points while teammates Josh Weiss and Ben Proffitt added 14 each. For James Monroe, Tanie Franklin led with 17, Dean Woods had 15, and Cory Miller 11.
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Alomar Signs One-Year Contract With Diamondbacks
Roberto Alomar agreed to a 1 million, one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, signaling a major salary cut for the ex free agent second baseman after a slump. The 35 year old, a switch hitter with a .336 season earlier in Cleveland and 10 Gold Gloves, joins an infield anchored by Richie Sexson, Alex Cintron and Shea Hillenbrand as he works out in Arizona.
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Relief ace McGraw succumbs to cancer
Tug McGraw, famed relief pitcher who helped the Mets and sealed the Phillies 1980 World Series title, died at age 59 from brain cancer. He had battled the illness since March after surgery for a malignant tumor, at his son Tim McGraw’s home near Nashville. Phillies manager Larry Bowa praised his hard work and spirit.
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