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WVU defense looking to ride momentum from TCU stop

MORGANTOWN — There wasn’t a bigger pressure situation for West Virginia football’s defense than in the final minutes against TCU. Horned Frogs were 14 yards from taking the lead with under a minute to play, and most likely winning the game. Fortunately for defensive coordinator Zac Alley and the defense, the ball bounced their way, and linebacker Ben Cutter jumped on the strip sack from defensive lineman David Afogho to close out the game 24-20. “He made a great play there,” Cutter said. “I just happened to be in the right spot at the right time. He should get all the praise ...

In the Big Ten, the most important job this weekend might be QB2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — More than ever this season, the backup quarterback spot has become the most important position in the Big Ten. Half of the conference's 18 teams could have their second-string QB under center this weekend. That includes second-ranked Ohio State and No. 7 UCLA, who are ...

Johnson lifts Blue Jackets to 4-3 OT win after Flyers rally

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game 2:22 into overtime and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Tuesday night after coughing up a three-goal lead. Columbus scored three goals in a 2:46 span of the first period to lead 3-0 after ...

Chase leader Kyle Larson has easier path to 3rd NASCAR championship after surviving Talladega chaos

Kyle Larson's team needed directions at Talladega Superspeedway to find the NASCAR driver after his first victory at the mammoth 2.66-mile oval. "It's hard to believe," crew chief Cliff Daniels said after Larson gained 10 spots on Sunday's final lap for his first victory in 24 starts at the treacherous track in Alabama. "I had to ask where victory lane was. I've never seen the place; didn't even know where it was." The Chase points leader won't need help finding his way if Larson celebrates a third Cup Series championship during the next two weeks. Larson and Hendrick Motorsports ...

Red Knights earn hard-fought sweep in district semi

TORONTO — The Toronto volleyball team is on a mission to add some trophies to the case. Already with the OVAC trophy added, the Red Knights took a big step in adding another. Toronto, the top seed in the Division VII, East District tournament, earned a chance to play for a district title ...

Crusaders blank Ridgewood to reach district final

STEUBENVILLE - The No. 2 seed Catholic Central girls' soccer came out and executed its gameplan against No. 5 seed Ridgewood. The Crusaders were able to keep possession of the ball, and the Blue-and-Gold tallied two goals in the first half and went on to defeat the Generals, 3-0, in an Ohio ...