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Garrett follows Micah Parsons' path as the latest star player traded in his prime

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The deal to send two-time AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from Cleveland to the Los Angeles Rams puts him in company with several other great players who have been traded away in the NFL. The shocking deal Monday for Garrett came about nine months after another stunner involving a star pass rusher with Micah Parsons being dealt from Dallas to Green Bay just before the start of last season. The Rams will send 2024 AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder and a 2029 third-rounder to the Browns in the deal that is ...

WVU football secures commitment from 3-star defensive lineman

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MORGANTOWN — West Virginia football scored a highly-recruited defensive lineman for the class of 2027. Zai'Vion Meads announced on social media that he had committed to the Mountaineers Sunday night. The Louisville, Kentucky, native had offers from Nebraska, Purdue, Baylor and Missouri. Meads is a big 6-foot-3 defensive lineman who had a productive junior season at Atherton High School. He had 87 tackles, 18 tackles for loss and nine sacks. Meads was named first team all-District for his performance. Even at 280 pounds, he can get off tackles and track down the quarterback. Meads ...

Locals qualify for OHSAA track and field championships

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COLUMBUS - After the regional meets held Thursday-Saturday, several local athletes have qualified for this week's OHSAA Jesse Owens Track and Field Championships. The state meet will be held Thursday-Sunday at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium on the campus of the Ohio State University. BIG RED Bri Hudson and Ziare Scurry took home OHSAA Division II Troy Regional Championships for Big Red to lead their strong contingent headed to Columbus. Hudson won the girls discus by over 20 feet with a throw of 148’8 and Ziare Scurry broke his own Big Red record of 48.04 with a 47.06 in the ...

Schoenfeld hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 9th to keep WVU's season alive

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GRANVILLE — The West Virginia fans at Kendrick Family Ballpark had their hats inside out. There was a section of fans with their shirts off swinging them around. And everyone was on their feet. The Mountaineers had the game tied in the top of the ninth after being down three runs. On the loudspeaker, "My Way" by Fetty Wap played on the loudspeaker. Paul Schoenfeld hit his bat to the ground to take off the weight, and he made his way up to the plate. Kentucky's pitcher Oliver Boone dealt. Ball. "First pitch heater," Schoenfeld said. Schoenfeld stepped out of the box and gave ...

Nailers deepest run in a decade ends in ECF

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WHEELING - The Wheeling Nailers saw the 2025-26 season come to an end on Saturday night, as the Florida Everblades won the Eastern Conference Championship with a 6-1 win at WesBanco Arena. Anthony Romano led the way for Florida with two goals. Both teams got on the scoreboard once during the first period. Florida's goal came right away at the 37-second mark. Logan Lambdin centered a pass to Carson Gicewicz, who drove down the slot and powered in a shot along the ice. The Nailers got their answer 5:23 later. Matty De St. Phalle knocked down a clearing attempt, and promptly turned defense ...