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Justice pushes federal protection for women's sports after Supreme Court rulings
politics9 days ago

Justice pushes federal protection for women's sports after Supreme Court rulings

Sen. Jim Justice, who signed West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act, says the Supreme Court's rulings upholding state limits on transgender athletes validate WV’s approach and urges Congress to enact nationwide protections for girls' and women's sports. He has cosponsored Sen. Tuberville's S.9 and pressed the NCAA for answers, arguing it’s common sense to keep women's sports for women. The court’s decisions reaffirm existing state laws but did not set a national standard, leaving Justice and others pushing for federal legislation as California and Maine face related lawsuits.

via Fox News|
#federal-legislation#note-extra-tag-will-be-ignored#politics
Tar Heels Storm Into the CWS Championship
baseball24 days ago

Tar Heels Storm Into the CWS Championship

UNC baseball beat West Virginia 12-7 in Omaha to reach the NCAA College World Series Championship, sparked by an 11-for-15 burst from Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen and 4.1 innings of shutout relief from Jackson Rose. The win sets up UNC to start the title games with Jason DeCaro and Ryan Lynch, with Walker McDuffie rested in relief, as the Tar Heels chase their first CWS championship since 2006–07.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#baseball#college-world-series#north-carolina
Tar Heels Ride Strategic Lineup Shuffle to National Championship
sports24 days ago

Tar Heels Ride Strategic Lineup Shuffle to National Championship

North Carolina’s baseball coach used a strategic lineup shuffle against West Virginia in the College World Series, moving Gavin Gallaher to the three-hole and Owen Hull to second. The adjustment sparked a 12-7 win, with UNC’s top four hitters going 12-for-18 and driving in eight runs, helping the Tar Heels advance to the national championship series for the program’s first title.

via On3|
#college-world-series#lineup-shuffle#national-championship
Tar Heels Ride Hot Offense to Championship Hope After 12-7 WVU Win
baseball24 days ago

Tar Heels Ride Hot Offense to Championship Hope After 12-7 WVU Win

UNC knocked off West Virginia 12-7 to reach the national championship series for the first time since 2007, fueled by 16 hits and a red‑hot trio in the 2–4 spots (Owen Hull, Gavin Gallaher, Erik Paulsen) who went 11-for-15 with seven RBIs and six runs. A lineup shake‑up and aggressive baserunning helped set the tone early, while Folger Boaz started and Jackson Rose worked 4.1 scoreless innings before Caden Glauber finished it. WVU’s Armani Guzman sparked a five-run seventh that kept the game tense, but UNC rode the surge to set up a title showdown after awaiting the Georgia‑Oklahoma result.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#baseball#college-world-series#ncaa-baseball
Gallaher’s Two-Run Triple Sparks UNC Past WVU in Omaha
sports-baseball27 days ago

Gallaher’s Two-Run Triple Sparks UNC Past WVU in Omaha

UNC defeated West Virginia 5-2 in Omaha to advance to the bracket final. The Heels used a seventh-inning rally sparked by Gavin Gallaher’s two-run triple and Owen Hull’s RBI single, capitalizing on WVU’s errors. Pitching held up as Ryan Lynch worked into the fifth, Walker McDuffie delivered 3.2 shutout innings, and freshman Caden Glauber got the final outs. A sharp defensive effort—Hynek throwing out a runner and a pair of double plays—helped limit WVU. With the win, UNC awaits the WVU/Troy winner on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a shot at reaching the national championship series.

via University of North Carolina Athletics|
#baseball#college-world-series#gavin-gallaher
WVU Reaches Omaha as Mountaineers Climb in College World Series Odds
sports1 month ago

WVU Reaches Omaha as Mountaineers Climb in College World Series Odds

West Virginia earned its first-ever College World Series berth with dominant super regional wins over Cal Poly, then landed the fourth-best title odds ( +700 ) among 13 remaining teams behind Texas, Georgia and North Carolina. They open against Troy in Omaha and would face a double-elimination path where they’d need to be beaten twice to exit, with the bracket likely shaping a favorable route if they advance. Odds have climbed from +5500 pre-tournament to +1000 after the regional win and to +700 after the super regional sweep.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#college-world-series#draftkings
Five-Run Ninth Fuels WVU Comeback to Force Morgantown Regional Title Game
sports1 month ago

Five-Run Ninth Fuels WVU Comeback to Force Morgantown Regional Title Game

West Virginia erased a 9-6 deficit with a five-run ninth inning to beat Kentucky 11-9 and force a championship game in the Morgantown Regional. After UK built a 9-6 lead with back-to-back homers, WVU loaded the bases and tied the game on a balk before Paul Schoenfeld delivered a two-run homer to take the lead. Ben McDougal worked five scoreless relief innings to seal the win, while Kentucky’s bullpen faltered despite two homers from Bell and Tharnish. The win sets up a rubber-match to decide the regional winner and has hosting implications for the super regionals.

via On3|
#comeback#kentucky#morgantown-regional
Trans athlete wins WV girls' shot put title as SCOTUS Title IX case looms
sports1 month ago

Trans athlete wins WV girls' shot put title as SCOTUS Title IX case looms

Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender student, won West Virginia’s Class AAA girls' shot put title (38 ft 11.75 in) at Bridgeport High School, beating the runner-up by more than two feet. The victory comes amid a Supreme Court case over West Virginia’s law banning transgender girls from girls’ sports; the ACLU argues there’s no competitive disadvantage, while opponents say sex-based differences matter. The Court is expected to rule in June on whether the law can bar Pepper-Jackson from competition, though her state championship result stands for now.

via Fox News|
#becky-pepper-jackson#scotus#sports
WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton
baseball1 month ago

WVU Grabs No. 16 Seed, Set to Host Morgantown Regional with Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton

West Virginia earned the No. 16 national seed and will host the Morgantown Regional May 29-June 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark, welcoming Binghamton as the 4 seed alongside Wake Forest (2) and Kentucky (3). WVU sits at 39-14 and seeks its first College World Series berth, aiming for a third straight regional title after wins in 2024 and 2025.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#baseball#kentucky#morgantown-regional
Mountaineers to Host Morgantown NCAA Baseball Regional, Seeking Third Straight Super Regional
sports1 month ago

Mountaineers to Host Morgantown NCAA Baseball Regional, Seeking Third Straight Super Regional

West Virginia University’s baseball team (39-14) has been selected to host the NCAA Baseball Regional for the third time, marking the program’s 17th NCAA Tournament appearance and fourth consecutive, from May 29 to June 1 at Kendrick Family Ballpark. WVU is aiming to advance to a third straight NCAA Super Regional after winning the Tucson Regional in 2024 and Clemson Regional in 2025. The full NCAA Championship bracket will be unveiled May 25 on ESPN2. Priority regional and parking tickets are available to season-ticket holders and Mountaineer Athletic Club members through WVUGAME.com, with up to four regional and four super regional tickets plus a parking pass. WVU student tickets for Friday’s game go on sale May 28 at noon, free courtesy of United Bank. Additional tickets for non-WVU games will depend on WVU’s advancement. For updates, follow WVU Baseball on X, Facebook, and Instagram.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#college-baseball#kendrick-family-ballpark#ncaa-baseball
Mountaineers Rally to Reach Big 12 Final, Top Arizona State 7-3
sports1 month ago

Mountaineers Rally to Reach Big 12 Final, Top Arizona State 7-3

West Virginia, the No. 2 seed and ninth-ranked team, defeated Arizona State 7-3 in Surprise to advance to the Big 12 Championship game against Kansas. Sean Smith had three hits, Brodie Kresser drove in two runs, Chansen Cole worked five innings, Reese Bassinger earned the win, and Dawson Montesa recorded the save as WVU pursues its first tournament title since 1996.

via West Virginia University Athletics|
#arizona-state#baseball#big-12-tournament