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Koepka is back on the PGA Tour because it’s better than leaving him off

HONOLULU (AP) — Brooks Koepka is back on the PGA Tour, a decision that should have surprised no one. Brian Rolapp, only five months into his role as CEO of PGA Tour Enterprises, faced what he called a “unique situation.” Koepka wanted to return after four years on LIV Golf, where he ...

Big Reds prevail vs. Shadyside in double overtime

SHADYSIDE — Monday’s contest inside the Tigers’ Den was a tug-of-war between the Shadyside Tigers and Bellaire Big Reds, with the two teams both refusing to give in through regulation— and then, through the first overtime. It took double overtime to decide a winner on Monday, Senior ...

Five returning champs, girls tournament highlight 72nd Annual OVAC Ron Mauck

WHEELING — Just when you thought the three-day OVAC Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships couldn’t get any bigger, think again. The 72nd annual boys event gets underway Thursday night inside WesBanco Arena, while the girls will take to the mat for the first time ever, starting Friday ...

Fox, Trifonoff lead River Pilots over Blue Eagles

NEW MARTINSVILLE — One of the trademarks for coach Rick Isaly’s River High teams for the past two-plus decades has been their ability to apply a press when needed. It was put into action Monday night as the third quarter began at Magnolia High School when the Lady Pilots created turnovers ...

Ferry and Maroon Knights dominate matchups

CONNORVILLE — Martins Ferry roared to a 29-4 lead after one quarter Monday night in girls’ basketball action en route to a 67-14 pasting of Buckeye Local. Maddie Lucas led the Purple Riders with 16 points, one more than Giana Chirpas. SJ Koller and London Hodor evenly divided ...