Nailers Acquire Two Forwards From Wichita

August 8, 2026

WHEELING – The Wheeling Nailers have announced a trade, which takes effect immediately. Wheeling has acquired forwards Dante Sheriff and Matt Crasa from the Wichita Thunder in exchange for the ECHL rights to forward Connor Lockhart. Sheriff was originally acquired by Wichita from the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, prior to being swapped to the Nailers. Sheriff and Crasa were both signed to ECHL contracts prior to the trade, making them the sixth and seventh players signed for the upcoming season. Sheriff, 27, is entering his fifth professional season, having spent each of the previous four ...

Cowboys Rookie Defensive Back Caleb Downs Is Living Up To Expectations While Learning Two Spots

August 8, 2026

OXNARD, Calif. (AP) — Expectations are high for Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive back Caleb Downs, the No. 11 overall draft pick who is being counted on to help overhaul their defense. Downs's personal goals are even more ambitious. “That’s for me to know, and y’all to find out,” ...

Old Dog New Tricks: WR Jaden Bray Enjoys Learning To Play In The Slot

August 8, 2026

MORGANTOWN — Jaden Bray is the old man on West Virginia’s campus. He’s been a receiver on the football team for the past two years and was at Oklahoma State three years before that. Bray hadn’t played every year, dealing with injuries, but he still has a lot of experience. “I ...

At 35 And In 14th Season, Jets’ Geno Smith Has Frank Reich Seeing A QB In His Prime ‘Like He’s 28’

August 8, 2026

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Frank Reich had to think for a second while raving — again — about Geno Smith, pondering the New York Jets quarterback's age. “I don't know how old he is. Isn't he past 35?,” the offensive coordinator asked Friday before being told Smith is actually 35. ...

Racing Product Getting A Boost At Mountaineer

August 8, 2026

As Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races prepares to host its marquee event, the Grade III West Virgina Derby, there is enthusiasm in the racing community given recent improvements and increased interest in the local product from a business standpoint. Mike Bish, who took over as Mountaineer ...

Misdemeanor Gun Charge Against James Harden Dismissed By Texas Judge

August 8, 2026

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Houston dismissed ...