Wheeling Football Rings In 2026 Season With Inaugural Meeting With Thomas More

August 29, 2026

WHEELING - Over the last month, the Wheeling University Football team (0-0, 0-0) has been working through training camp as they prepare for 2026. On Saturday, the Cardinals will get to hit a different colored jersey for the first time this season, when they welcome in Thomas More with kick-off at noon. The Cardinals and Saints are meeting for the first time in program history as Wheeling Football plays on the brand new turf at Bishop Schmitt Field for the first time. The 2025 season saw the Cardinals put together one of their best finishes in program history, going 6-5 overall and 5-3 ...

She Was A Pain Specialist To Top Athletes. Her Opioid Prescribing Alarmed The DEA

August 29, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Joan Rubinger overcame a catastrophic biking accident that left her paralyzed to become an influential pain-relief specialist helping top-tier athletes get back on the field after acute and chronic injuries. Her website touts a client list that includes 169 NFL Pro ...

Big Ten Will Release 4 Player Availability Reports Per Week For Games Matching Conference Teams

August 29, 2026

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten announced the expansion of its player availability reporting process for the 2026 college football season Friday, requiring teams to submit four reports per week instead of one for games matching conference opponents. Schools will submit availability reports beginning three days before a contest and concluding with a gameday report. For a Saturday game, reports would be due by 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and two hours before the scheduled kickoff on Saturday. Midweek status designations will identify players as probable, questionable, ...

West Liberty Can’t Overcome Slow Start vs. Walsh

August 28, 2026

WEST LIBERTY – The Chad Salisbury Era at West Liberty started off on the wrong note as the Hilltoppers dug themselves an early hole Thursday night that proved too big to climb out of in dropping a 30-27 decision to visiting Walsh at a jam-packed West Family Stadium. West Liberty trailed ...

Shadyside Sweeps Bridgeport For First Win

August 28, 2026

BRIDGEPORT — The Shadyside Tigers scored their first win of the season Thursday in dominant fashion, hitting the road against the Bridgeport Bulldogs and leaving town with a 25-6, 25-10, 25-8 sweep. Shadyside’s front row gave the Tigers a big boost, with Lily Donaldson (five kills), ...

Big Ten Leaders Unanimously Approve 5-Year Contract Extension For Commissioner Tony Petitti

August 28, 2026

ROSEMONT, Ill. (AP) — Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti received a five-year contract extension Wednesday by unanimous approval of the conference's leadership. “Tony has provided outstanding vision for the conference through extremely turbulent times,” said Pamela Whitten, Indiana ...