GRANVILLE — Mike Gretler was a hit July 5. More to the point, the West Virginia Black Bears third baseman got hit by a pitch, something he […]
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Playing in America a Dutch treat for Black Bears catcher
GRANVILLE — If not for his older sister, maybe Paul Brands would have found an interest in soccer. “That is the national sport of Netherlands,” the West […]
One-and-done rule doesn’t seem so bad for college basketball
MORGANTOWN — t one time in his life, Malik Newman was on every coach’s wish list in college basketball. He helped lead Kansas to the Final Four by […]
Former WVU star Gansey not a big fan of players transferring
MORGANTOWN — In 2003, all Mike Gansey was looking for in a basketball future was the opportunity for some playing time and maybe having a crack at playing […]
Spikes test Black Bears Mangieri with defensive shift
MORGANTOWN — Luke Mangieri grew up in a football family in Peoria, Ill., so the word “shift” had a whole other meaning for him as a kid. […]
CWS proves we should take another look at WVU
College baseball battle was waged in Omaha, Neb. Sunday. We do not blame you for caring so little about the College World Series. This is hardly a […]
Ex-Mountaineer Jones getting World Cup hoop team tryout
FAIRMONT — Kevin Jones is a man with options these days. One of them — an opportunity to play for team Armored Athlete in The Basketball Tournament […]
WVU’s Carter making the roundball rounds ahead of NBA Draft
MORGANTOWN — After a while, the airports and gymnasiums sort of run together until they become one giant blur. Shake hands with one coach on Tuesday, meet with […]
It’s about time NCAA treated athletes like people
MORGANTOWN — It is highly likely your disposition toward college athletics took a turn toward the positive June 13, following the NCAA’s announcement on two specific rule changes […]
WVU’s Martin not caught up in the draft speculation
MORGANTOWN — The next big WVU hoops prospect for the pros is not that much of a shot blocker and has never been to the NBA Combine. Sagaba […]
