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Where some of WVU’s top former players will play college football in 2026

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football was always going to lose some players once the single transfer portal window opened in the winter. The players who hadn’t received a lot of playing time were always going to leave. Rich Rodriguez said he was going to be brutally honest with players and show them the door. Those players went, but then some of the biggest names on the roster started to enter, which raised questions. Players who were supposed to be impact pieces in Year 2 under Rodriguez and were some of the only bright spots last season. Some of them were well-known names for ...

St. Albans’ Burke and Samms sit atop Class AAA all-state squad

The 2026 season proved to be another great year for the St. Albans baseball program. The Red Dragons claimed their first state title since 2019, defeating Ripley, 11-3. SA saw three players earn all-tournament recognition, including Gavin Comer receiving all-tournament MVP. The accolades and recognition continues to pour in for the St. Albans baseball team, with the latest coming from the West Virginia Sportswriters Association (WVSWA) all-state baseball teams. Braxton Burke and Brogan Samms earned first-team all-state honors. Burke is the captain of the team first-team, making him ...

Tucker County’s Drenning Named to Hall of Fame

Trio of area athletes compete in New Balance championships

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. — Three area athletes competed in the New Balance Nationals Outdoor track and field championships this past weekend in Philadelphia. The meet has stringent qualifying standards and is widely regarded as the sport’s most prestigious national competition. Julia ...

PB’s Carpenter, Petersburg's Metheny named to Class AA all-state second team

CHARLESTON — Philip Barbour’s Landyn Carpenter has been named to the Class AA all-state second team, selected by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association and announced today. Carpenter, a junior, was chosen as one of the infielders on the first unit, along with Petersburg’s ...

Pirates rookie Griffin starts rehab at Altoona

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin began a rehab assignment on Tuesday night with Double-A Altoona, the club said. Griffin has been sidelined since May 31 with a right forearm strain. He made his major league debut with the Pirates on April 3 and was signed to a nine-year, $140-million contract five days later. Griffin, 20, is hitting .270 with four home runs, 22 RBIs and 14 stolen bases in 51 games this season. The Pirates do not have a timetable for when Griffin will be activated from the injured list. “We’re going to take it day by day ...