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New suggested College Football Playoff format favors WVU

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MORGANTOWN — It seems like every month, there's a new proposed College Football Playoff format. May 2026 is no different. The American Football Coaches Association supported the adoption of a 24-team playoff field, which would, in turn, eliminate conference championship games, according to ...

Mountaineers complete sweep of Kansas, 13-2

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia, you’ve got yourself an interesting weekend coming up, one that could lead the 15th-ranked Mountaineers to a second consecutive Big 12 championship and the top seed in the conference tournament. All of it courtesy of an impressive three-game sweep of No. 7 ...

WVU gains first QB commitment of 2027 class

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football landed its first quarterback commit for the class of 2027. Three-star quarterback Andre Phillip announced on social media that he is committing to the Mountaineers. Phillip picked WVU over Iowa State, Army, UTEP and Navy. Phillip is listed as a ...

Giants rally past Bucs in 12 innings

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jesús Rodríguez hit an RBI single in the 12th inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from a pair of two-run deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Sunday. The Giants loaded the bases against Justin Lawrence (0-2) when Matt Chapman hit a double that ...

Lady Bulldogs fall to Senior in regular-season finale

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FAIRMONT — Tygarts Valley concluded regular-season play with a 15-7 setback to Big 10 Conference member Fairmont Senior on Saturday afternoon. The Lady Bulldogs (7-13) will be the second seed in the Class A, Region II tournament and are scheduled to host No. 3 East Hardy today. Fifth ...

Defending state champion Cougars down Bulldogs

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MILL CREEK — East Hardy displayed the makings of a team seeking to repeat as Class A state champions Friday night against Tygarts Valley. Shayne Sisler allowed just three hits, one unearned and struck out six as the Cougars claimed a 15-1 win over the Bulldogs. Lead-off hitter Evan ...