Pirates avoid sweep, hold off Mets, 4-3

March 30, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — Ryan O’Hearn had three hits and two RBIs, including a go-ahead single in the 10th inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates threw out the potential tying run at the plate to hold off the New York Mets 4-3 on Sunday for their first victory this season. Henry Davis added a critical RBI single off New York reliever Richard Lovelady (1-1) with two outs in the 10th, and the Pirates got another home run from Brandon Lowe as they salvaged the series finale to avoid their first 0-3 start since 2015. With the Mets trailing 4-2 and two runners aboard in the bottom of the 10th, ...

LB Cutter set to lead WVU defense in ’26

March 28, 2026

MORGANTOWN — In this era of college football and athletics, the transfer portal is part of everyday lives. If a player isn’t happy with their current situation, they can change schools in the offseason and be ready to play for their new team the following season. There’s no punishment ...

Elkins High boys place first at B-U meet

March 28, 2026

TENNERTON — The Elkins High School track & field teams opened the season Tuesday at Freal “Red” Crites Memorial Stadium on the campus of Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Eight schools competed in the meet, with the EHS boys capturing first with 149 points to edge Lincoln’s 148.5 ...

GW’s Pryor named state’s top girls player

March 28, 2026

CHARLESTON — Before Saturday, only one George Washington player had received the Mary Ostrowski Award, which is given to West Virginia’s top high school girls basketball player. Kalissa Lacy earned the Patriots’ first such honor in 2020. Six years later, guard Jeriyah Pryor has added her name to a rare list. Pryor averaged 19.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 4.2 steals per game as a junior. Pryor also shot an impressive 46% from the floor and 77% at the free-throw line. Pryor has also taken home the MaxPreps, state Gatorade and Mountain State Athletic Conference Player ...

WVU taking new approach to spring practice

March 27, 2026

MORGANTOWN — Last year, West Virginia football’s Rich Rodriguez had to keep a lot of cards close to his chest. Rodriguez couldn’t release a depth chart or say one player was starting over another because there was a second portal period in the middle of April. If Rodriguez revealed too ...

RCB trips Tigers; Bucs, Colts and Bulldogs earn wins

March 27, 2026

CLARKSBURG — Robert C. Byrd used a 10-run third inning en route to a 13-2 win over Elkins Thursday in Big 10 Conference action. Jaxson Maglowski earned the win on the mound and helped his cause at the plate, going 4 for 4 with two RBIs. He allowed two runs on two hits over 3 1/3 innings, striking out eight and walking two. Brady Biller was charged with the loss. Blayne Thompson, Braden Cooper and Trent Stone had one hit each for the Tigers, who dropped to 1-2 and will open the home season Tuesday against North Marion. B-U 14, North Marion 4 TENNERTON — Brody McDaniels ...