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Top-seed JM tops Brooke, then Bruins win to stay alive

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MOUNDSVILLE — They’ll do it all over again on Wednesday. The top-seeded John Marshall Monarchs defended their home court Monday against No. 5 Brooke, sweeping the Bruins 25-12, 25-10, 25-18 in the WVSSAC Class AAA Region 1 tournament, but Brooke stayed alive in the double-elimination ...

OVAC welcomes three new coaches at annual preseason workshop

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WHEELING — If it’s the first week of October, the high school wrestling season can’t be too far away. Monday night inside WesBanco Arena in downtown Wheeling, the OVAC held its annual preseason workshop and press conference as coaches from most of the 42 schools that have wrestling ...

Wheeler, Thomas lead WVU women to first win

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MORGANTOWN — They aren’t exactly ready to be termed the twin towers just yet, but West Virginia forwards Jordan Thomas and Kierra Wheeler certainly made their presence felt Monday. Their combined 26 points and 12 rebounds paved the way for WVU to open the season with an 83-47 victory ...

Nylander, Leafs rally past the Penguins 4-3

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TORONTO — William Nylander had two goals and an assist in the third period, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs rally for a wild 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist for Toronto, which trailed 3-0 going into the third. Bobby McMann ...

Rodgers is leaning into his time in Pittsburgh

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Rodgers stood in front of a room of mostly strangers in early June and promised his new teammates that he was fully committed to leaning into every part of being a Pittsburgh Steeler for however long he might be in town. The four-time MVP has been true to his word in ...

Browns give play-calling duties to Rees amid struggles

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BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Tommy Rees will be calling plays, beginning with Sunday’s game at the New York Jets. Coach Kevin Stefanski made the announcement on Monday as the Browns (2-6) resumed practices following their bye week. Stefanski had been calling ...