Tyson plans return to ring in Las Vegas on Jan 16
Mike Tyson poised to announce his comeback with a Jan. 16 bout at MGM Grand Las Vegas showtime on pay per view. Francois Botha remains front runner though terms with him are unresolved. Shelly Finkel said a New York news conference is likely next Tuesday to formalize the comeback.
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Area teams eye postseason as high school football playoffs begin
Eight area teams qualified for the postseason as Friday games open the second season. Among Class AA powerhouses James Monroe leads a 16-team field with undefeated among state qualifiers, while Class A top Fayetteville also makes the cut. Repeats include Mount View vs East Bank, Richwood vs James Monroe, and Gauley Bridge vs Fayetteville as teams chase titles. Greenbrier East in Class AAA squares off Buckhannon-Upshur in Fairlea. Spartans star Jesse Bennett nears 1,100 rushing yards with eight TDs.
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Rutgers and West Virginia meet with five wins apiece
Rutgers and West Virginia, both at 5-4, prepare for a mid November showdown at Rutgers Stadium. Terry Shea credits his improving team, while Don Nehlen praises Rutgers as a well coached, dangerous opponent. McMahon lifted Rutgers with a 3 yard TD run in a 36-33 win over Pittsburgh.
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WVU defense earns boost by stifling Syracuse at Mountaineer Field
West Virginia's defense silenced Syracuse's top scoring attack, holding Donovan McNabb to minus 21 rushing yards and no points after a second half surge. The Mountaineers halted an offense averaging 44 points per game and ended Syracuse's Big East winning streak.
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Gordon aims high after third Winston Cup title
Jeff Gordon, 27, becomes the youngest driver with three Winston Cup championships and ties Richard Petty’s season victory record. He hints at potential moves to Formula One or CART, but commits to staying dominant in NASCAR, praising F1’s technology and world travel while planning a year as a test driver to adapt to road circuits.
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