As Recruiting Doors Open, Sabins Adds Exciting Potential

July 18, 2026

MORGANTOWN — For a moment, we flash back to last June. Only minutes had passed since West Virginia was eliminated by North Carolina in the College World Series. Just what was brimming on Steve Sabins’ emotional sleeve at that moment was, in all likelihood, dozens of different feelings. Exhaustion was there. Disappointment was there, too. A sense of enormous pride and great sorrow weren’t far behind. It’s been nearly a month now since the Mountaineers’ magical ride ended in Omaha, Neb. The memories are just that. Paul Schoenfeld’s home run against Kentucky is no longer ...

Poor Air Quality Caused By Wildfires Prompts Pirates-Guardians To Attempt Saturday Doubleheader

July 18, 2026

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates will play a doubleheader on Saturday after the opening game of the weekend series between the teams was postponed on Friday night because of poor air quality caused by wildfires. The teams and umpire crew met at 4:30 p.m. EDT, ...

There’s Plenty Of Beef Along Ohio Offensive, Defensive Lines

July 17, 2026

WHEELING – When people wonder where the beef is, they only need to look at the Offensive and Defensive Linemen on the Ohio roster for Saturday night’s 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game. The Buckeyes have 12 players totalling 3,200 pounds – an average of 266.67 per ...

West Virginia Will Rely On Its Familiarity Along Both Lines

July 17, 2026

WHEELING – West Virginia has 14 players listed as Offensive and Defensive Linemen for Saturday night’s 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game. However, Wheeling Park has four representatives, while Brooke has three and Wheeling Central two. The Mountaineers are hoping that ...

Bragging Rights Only For Players, Dinner At Stake For The Trainers

July 17, 2026

WHEELING – Not only will bragging rights be at stake for the Ohio and West Virginia All Stars Saturday night when the 80th annual OVAC Rudy Mumley All Star Football Game kicks off, but the two team trainers – Mike and Caitlyn Garman – have a friendly wager on the line, as well. Mike is ...

Chase Burns Agrees To $105 Million, 7-Year Deal With Reds For 2027-33,

July 17, 2026

Pitcher Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million, seven-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds that covers 2027-33, two people familiar with the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Burns has ...