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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 -
Vote for the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for March 10-15
Vote between JJ Barnes (The Prairie School), Jalen Brown (Tosa West), Melena Glysch (Muskego), Mikaia Litza (Tosa East) and Logan Zahour (Cedarburg).Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Vote for the Milwaukee-area high school Piggly Wiggly athlete of the week for March 17-22
Vote from Devin Brown (MAS), Jamarion Batemon (MAS), Matthew Kloskey (Wauwatosa West), Isaiah Robinson (Racine Park) and Zavier Zens (Wisco).Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Farmers face steep losses in the middle of Trump's trade war and funding cuts
Jennifer Gilkerson never imagined that her West Virginia farm’s freeze-dried fruits would get caught up in political fights in Washington, D.C.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
As Rich Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing, what would Nick Saban say? | Toppmeyer
West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez went to a place where President Donald Trump refused to go: He cracked down on TikTok.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
WVU snub 'robbery' at highest level, gov. says
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants his attorney general to investigate and work closely with the NCAA to ensure the men's tournament selection process is transparent and fair.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
The biggest snub is Javon Small not getting his One Shining Moment
As the NCAA Tournament started Tuesday night with the First Four games, and will continue later this week with the first round, it will be hard for West Virginia players, fans, and coaches not to ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Couple Who Abused Adopted Children Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison
The West Virginia couple, who are white, forced their adopted children, who are Black, to perform heavy labor and stand for hours with their hands on their heads, prosecutors said.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Couple sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for forcing adopted Black children to work as 'slaves'
A white West Virginia couple found guilty of forcing their five adopted Black children to work as "slaves" on their farm were sentenced to hundreds of years in prison.NBC News - 6d -
Eldorado's Jaysen Santellano win's state powerlifting title, plus other West Texas performers
The Texas High School Powerlifting Association held the state meet in Abilene last week. Here are some outstanding performances from local athletes.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 - Mar. 17 -
Georgia Tech faces Virginia in ACC Tournament
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets take on the Virginia Cavaliers in the ACC TournamentABC News - Mar. 12 -
Athletics: World Indoor Championships
Live coverage from day two of the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships.BBC News - 6d -
No. 16 seed Colorado deals No. 8 seed WVU's NCAA hopes a blow with 67-60 Big 12 tourney win
Elijah Malone scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half, helping No. 16 seed Colorado beat eighth-seeded West Virginia 67-60 in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament on WednedsayABC News - Mar. 12 -
Darian DeVries releases statement following WVU's NCAA Tournament snub
West Virginia head coach Darian DeVries released a statement following his team being left out of the NCAA Tournament field on Sunday. The Mountaineers were the first team out of the NCAA ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Rodriguez takes a common sense approach to analytics
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez believes that analytics have a place in college football. Rodriguez has learned some really beneficial things from looking at the analytics but he doesn’t ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Centerville grad Powell enters transfer portal after one season at WVU
Mar. 18—Jonathan Powell, a Centerville High School graduate, will enter the transfer portal after one season at West Virginia, according to a report Monday by Joe Tipton, On3.com. Powell, a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
C.J. Donaldson's transfer to Ohio State football began with a physical transformation
C.J. Donaldson, a physical running back who from transferred to Ohio State from West Virginia, has shed nearly 20 pounds since he joined the Buckeyes.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Area baseball preview: Frankfort returns championship experience
After taking a young team to the West Virginia Class AA mountaintop, Frankfort opens the 2025 season with the most returning talent. The Falcons finished 22-9, capturing their first state ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
With coaching search underway, roster again in flux
West Virginia is without a head basketball coach for the third time in 21 months. Darian DeVries, who was hired less than a calendar year ago, is off to Indiana after one 19-13 season with the ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Arizona wins marathon game with a 6-4 victory over No. 24 WVU in 16 innings
Mar. 22—MORGANTOWN — It was a marathon rather than a baseball game, as Arizona's 6-4 victory against No. 24 West Virginia began on Friday, but didn't conclude until the early minutes of Saturday ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Returning options at WR Gallagher, Bray doing what is asked
West Virginia doesn’t return a lot at the wide receiver spot but there are some players that are back and competing for time in the room this spring. Two of those names that have certainly made an ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
North Carolina has size, WVU has chaotic defense heading into second round NCAA matchup
Mar. 23—CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — West Virginia's full-court pressure was a hot topic Sunday for North Carolina players and head coach Courtney Banghart. On the flip side, WVU head coach Mark Kellogg and ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
J.J. Quinerly adds her perspective on the coaching changes with WVU men's hoops team
Mar. 23—CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The West Virginia men's basketball team will soon have its fourth head coach in as many years. That's just one more than J.J. Quinerly has had in her time with the ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Sources: WVU targets UNT's Hodge to fill vacancy
Ross Hodge, who has led UNT to the NIT Final Four, is expected to reach an agreement to be the next men's basketball coach at West Virginia, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 1d -
Breaking down the hiring of Ross Hodge as WVU's next men's basketball coach
© Chris Jones-Imagn Images West Virginia officially hired Ross Hodge as their next head men's basketball coach on Wednesday. Keenan Cummings and Wesley Shoemaker of WVSports.Com discuss the move ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Justin Jackson: Wren Baker paid a dear price by choosing Ross Hodge over Jerrod Calhoun as WVU men's hoops coach
Mar. 26—MORGANTOWN — The wait is over, as sources told The Dominion Post Wednesday that North Texas head coach Ross Hodge will be the next head basketball coach at West Virginia. CBS Sports' Matt ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
King, Swain lead Mountaineers to 20th win of the season with 7-0 shutout over Marshall
Mar. 26—MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University baseball team returned to winning ways on Tuesday night at Kendrick Family Ballpark with a decisive 7-0 victory over visiting Marshall. The victory ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rodriguez: College football trending toward pro model
West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez has learned to adapt in the changing college landscape. One of those would be the introduction of one transfer portal window in the winter which would allow ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
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 -
Former U.S. attorney in Virginia found dead at 43
Former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber was found dead in Alexandria on Saturday morning, police said.NBC News - 5d -
Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home
Jessica Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia for approximately three years before resigning in January.CBS News - 4d -
Former US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia found dead
Jessica Aber, 43, was found dead in a Virginia home on SundayBBC News - 4d -
World Athletics approves gender eligibility test
World Athletics approves a one-time genetic test for athletes who wish to compete in the women's category at international events.BBC News - 3d -
Youngkin vetoes AI regulation legislation in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) vetoed a bill Monday that would regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in his state. Youngkin said he vetoed H.B. 2094 because it would establish a “burdensome” ...The Hill - 2d -
Vote for the 321preps Athlete of the Week for March 10-22
Vote at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com for the 321preps Athlete of the Week for March 10-22, 2025.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 -
Female track & field athletes face genetic testing
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe announced Tuesday that female track and field athletes will undergo random genetic testing in order to maintain "the integrity of the game."ESPN - 2d -
Women’s Basketball Advances to Patriot League Championship Game
An example of Army’s tight defense as shown by plebe Sam Tillson Mady Salvani, Army Athletic Communications WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Army West Point women's basketball team (24-6) earned a spot in ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
World Athletics approves swab test to determine female gender
World Athletics said on Tuesday it had approved the introduction of a cheek swab test to determine if an athlete is biologically female.World Athletics is looking at cheek swab tests but is also ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
