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WVU football to retire Pat White's No. 5
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (476+ words) MORGANTOWN, W. Va. "West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today that the department will retire football legend Pat White's No. 5 this fall at a home game to be determined later this summer. Many consider White…...
Craig Morton, who became the first quarterback to start Super Bowl for two franchises, dies at 83
3+ week, 5+ day ago (599+ words) Morton died Saturday in Mill Valley, California, the Broncos confirmed through his family. Morton is one of only four QBs to start the NFL's biggest game with two organizations. The other three " Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Kurt Warner " all…...
An impression that extends beyond the field" West Virginia college football coach donates kidney to friend in need
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (498+ words) West Liberty, W. Va (WTRF) " A new era of football is underway at West Liberty University, but first-year head coach Chad Salisbury is already making an impact far beyond the field. Salisbury is donating a kidney to his best friend of…...
Pioneering female NFL official sues league over her treatment and firing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (568+ words) Robin De Lorenzo cited gender-based scrutiny, humiliation and open hostility among the indignities she suffered from 2022 to 2025 as a league official. The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court, filed Friday, sought reinstatement along with unspecified damages. Brian Mc Carthy, an NFL…...
Rodriguez makes WVU football staff announcements
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (335+ words) WTRF - West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez has announced the promotion of Andrew Warwick to linebackers coach, Garrett Hirsch to assistant general manager and the addition of Paul Padalino to the football staff as defensive analyst Warwick, who was…...
Geno Smith returns to Jets as career comes full circle in trade with Las Vegas, AP source says
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1102+ words) Quarterback Geno Smith is returning to where his career started after the New York Jets acquired him in a trade with Las Vegas, a person with knowledge of the deal said Tuesday. The Raiders could have been in position to…...
Maxx Crosby bids emotional farewell to Raiders fans, eyes Super Bowl with Ravens
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (411+ words) Crosby was dealt in a blockbuster but not surprising trade Friday night, ending the five-time Pro Bowler's seven seasons with the Raiders, including all six in Las Vegas after the franchise moved from Oakland. "I gave you all everything I…...
Lou Holtz leaves long-lasting legacy in Ohio Valley and West Virginia
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (310+ words) WHEELING, W. Va. (WTRF) " "Don't ever promise more than you can deliver, but always deliver more than you promise." Those are the words of the great Lou Holtz, who did exactly that, coaching college football for more than three decades. United…...
Lou Holtz, legendary college football coach and Ohio Valley native, has died at 89
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (337+ words) Lou Holtz, the legendary College Football Hall of Fame coach who was born in Follansbee, West Virginia, raised in East Liverpool, Ohio, and went on to win a national championship at Notre Dame, has died at the age of 89, his…...
Colts place transition tag on Daniel Jones and Breece Hall gets franchise tag from Jets
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (919+ words) The Indianapolis Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Jets used the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall as teams beat the deadline Tuesday to place tags on potential free agents. The Colts…...