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Rapid recap: West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker on coaching search
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker addressed the media ahead of the search for a new head basketball coach. --Baker said that he wanted to thank the team for this season. --Baker said he ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
After a brutal 48 hours for West Virginia basketball—snubbed, then ditched—what's next for the Mountaineers?
It's not as bad as 2007 for West Virginia athletics, but it may feel 'cyclical'CBS Sports - 19h -
West Virginia will not play in any postseason tournaments
West Virginia will officially not be participating in any postseason tournaments. If that wasn't obvious by their omission from the brackets of the NIT and Crown, it became so when Athletic ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What qualities could Baker be looking for in next West Virginia head coach?
West Virginia has been thrust back into the search for a head basketball coach. Darian DeVries exited the program after just one 19-13 season, leaving Athletic Director Wren Baker with the task of ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Viral video shows track athlete strike opponent with baton. Erie coaches weighed in
What should a track athlete do when an opponent impedes their path? Erie high school coaches weighed in after a recent viral video showing a Virginia athlete strike an opponent mid-race.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton
A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look
Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Virginia high school athlete charged with assault and battery following viral track meet baton incident
The incident occurred during a state championship meet last weekCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
Sam Darnold introduced as Seahawks new QB, GM Schneider speaks on off season moves
The Seattle Seahawks’ new starting quarterback Sam Darnold was introduced at the team’s headquarters at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton Thursday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Watch: WVU athletic director Wren Baker press conference 3/19/25
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Lee Health: Athletic trainers support student-athletes
Student-athletes have a lot on their plates as they balance the demands of their sport and their studies.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Georgia Tech faces Virginia in ACC Tournament
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets take on the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC TournamentABC News - Mar. 12 -
Comparing the West Virginia resume to the bubble
As of today West Virginia is still included in the NCAA Tournament field and perched around 10-12 depending on the bracket.We examine some of the other teams on the bubble to see how the resumes ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
WATCH: High school runner hit in head with baton during race
Junior Kaelen Tucker was running the second leg of the 4x200 relay in the Virginia State High School League Championships when another athlete struck her in the head with a baton.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Baker at peace with efforts to retain DeVries, focus now on search
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker is at peace with his efforts albeit ultimately unsuccessful to retain previous head coach Darian DeVries. Baker felt that DeVries and his team had laid a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Baker respects timeline, responsibilities of potential candidates
West Virginia Athletic Director Wren Baker avoids timeframes when it comes to coaching searches. “I think this is a coaching search that we can execute pretty quickly,” he said. The Mountaineers ...Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Hill a massive addition for West Virginia in the 2027 cycle
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez made it clear that Western Pennsylvania will be a priority area in recruiting.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
NCAA Snapshot for the West Virginia basketball team
Looking at where the West Virginia basketball program sits in regards to a trip to the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
West Virginia Men's Basketball Head Coaching Hotboard
Looking at a list of potential candidates to fill the West Virginia men's head basketball coaching vacancy.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Athletics: World Indoor Championships
Live coverage from day one of the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships in China.BBC News - 11h -
West Virginia carrying a swagger with them into Big 12 play
Through 16 games, West Virginia has only fallen in just one of those games. West Virginia hits the road this weekend, and they do so as they're set to open Big 12 Conference play, facing Oklahoma ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
West Virginia claims overall team title at NCAA rifle championships
The West Virginia Mountaineers claimed the 2025 NCAA national rifle championships Saturday. The title is the first for West Virginia since its string of five straight national championships was ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
West Virginia enters difficult stretch for evaluation, decisions
West Virginia will have six remaining practices after the break including the Gold-Blue Showcase with a magnifying glass during that time on evaluation of the current roster. The House Settlement ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Porter inherits talented West Virginia RB room
West Virginia has a new running backs coach, in the experienced Larry Porter. Porter, a 27-year coaching veteran, came to Morgantown after previously serving as the running backs coach and special ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Speed the name of the game for West Virginia and Rodriguez
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez recognizes that his team has to get faster. “Up front on defense, at linebacker, in the secondary, at wide receiver, at running back, offensive line,” he ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Rich Rodriguez is back at West Virginia and taking stand against player entitlement
Rich Rodriguez is back for his second tenure at West Virginia and has thoughts on player entitlement, and the value of a demanding coach.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Looking at impact walk-ons for West Virginia football over the years
Looking back at some of the impact walk-ons that suited up for the West Virginia Mountaineers football program.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Big 12 Commissioner Yormark offers statement on West Virginia snub
Brett Yormark is the latest that has offered up a statement on West Virginia being snubbed for the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
West Virginia couple convicted of abusing adopted children is set for sentencing
A West Virginia couple convicted in the mistreatment of their adopted children, including locking some in a shed, is due in court Wednesday for sentencing.NBC News - 2d -
AAC requiring minimum $10M payout to athletes
The American Athletic Conference will require each member except Army and Navy to provide athletes with at least $10 million in additional benefits over the next three years.ESPN - Mar. 13 -
British athletics plead not guilty to manslaughter charges over Paralympian thrower’s death
The governing body for athletics in Britain and a sports official have pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter over the death of a Paralympic athlete in 2017ABC News - 2d -
Chiefs scouting report: Virginia Tech Hokies WR Jaylin Lane
The Kansas City Chiefs should consider targeting Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Jaylin Lane on the third day of the 2025 NFL draft.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Buyout will aid West Virginia in search for next head coach
West Virginia will be searching for a head coach for the second time in a calendar year but will have some extra ammunition this time around in the hunt. That’s because the Mountaineers will have a ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Community meets school district's new athletic director
The Jacksonville Independent School District held a meet and greet for its new athletic director Wednesday. Montey Stevenson was announced as the new athletic director/head football coach at the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Track and basketball collide with five Athlete of the Week nominees
Clinton Prairie, Lafayette Jeff, McCutcheon and Attica comprise of these five Journal & Courier Athlete of the Week candidates.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
VOTE: Three nominations for Mohawk Valley Athlete of the Week
Vote for the area's top athletic performer on the high school schedule for the week of March 10-16, 2025.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
West Virginia governor says he'll take legal action against NCAA over tournament snub
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) on Monday said he will take legal action against the NCAA over West Virginia University’s (WVU) snub from the March Madness tournament. “I've asked Attorney ...The Hill - 3d -
West Virginia governor attacks NCAA ‘robbery’ after WVU excluded from March Madness
Patrick Morrisey orders state investigation into matter North Carolina selected over West Virginia West Virginia’s governor, Patrick Morrisey, said on Monday that the state will launch an ...The Guardian - 3d -
Virginia and Stanford each win a relay event at the NCAA women’s swimming and diving championships
Defending champion Virginia won the first relay event at the women’s swimming and diving championships on Wednesday night to begin its quest for a fifth straight NCAA title. Virginia's Claire ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Meet the nominees for Press-Citizen’s Athletes of the Week, March 10-16
Here are the nominees for Press-Citizen's Athletes of the Week for March 10-16.Yahoo Sports - 3d
