The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

Furfari remembers long-time fried Ernie Salvatore
Mickey Furfari remembers the first time he met Ernie Salvatore. It was a long time before the duo would start a trek that would see them rise to become two giant sports writing icons in West Virginia.
Former MU lineman Evans headed to Fairmont
Academics played as much, if not more, of a role as football in Josh Evans’ decision on his next destination.
Steele named interim Marshall AD
Marshall has turned to a veteran face to head its athletic department — for now.
WVU gets Big East hoops schedule
MORGANTOWN — The Big East Conference has announced the league opponents for each of its men’s basketball teams for the 2009-10 regular season.
Firecracker 30
The weather might be cool, but the racing will be hotter than, well, a firecracker, tonight at Beckley Motorsports Park.
MSA’s Crawford rarin’ to go
It didn’t take Rodney Crawford long to get to work as the new coach at Mountain State Academy.
One of Huggins' own in Beckley
Rodney Crawford, hired Wednesday as the new basketball coach at Mountain State Academy, remembers it like it was yesterday, though it’s now going on a decade ago.
Goode joins staff at North Florida
April Goode knew she wanted a job connected with sports.
Steele named interim athletic director at Marshall University
HUNTINGTON — David Steele, associate athletic director for finance at Marshall University, has been appointed the university’s interim athletic director, President Stephen J. Kopp announced Wednesday.
Post 32 comes home
Beckley’s road warriors are finally home, loaded with confidence.
WVU freshman QB injures foot
MORGANTOWN (AP) — A West Virginia football spokesman says incoming freshman quarterback Eugene “Geno” Smith has a broken bone in his left foot that will require up to eight weeks to heal.
Tech hires new AD
MONTGOMERY — WVU Tech will look to Frank S. Pergolizzi to steer its athletic department in the coming years.
P-Rays down Greenville
PRINCETON — The Princeton Rays feasted with three runs in each of the first two innings Tuesday night, then withstood a famine in the batter’s box to earn a 6-3 win over the Greeneville Astros.
Marshall to take its time in search for new AD
As Bob “Kayo” Marcum spends his last day as Marshall’s athletic director, fans are asked to remember one word as they wait for his successor to be named.
McEachern honored by opening day start
PRINCETON — It was more than a week into the season before Jason McEachern took the mound in his first year with Princeton in 2008.
All-star showing
Beckley East shortstop Tiffany Brown makes a throw during their District 4 Major League (11-12-year-old) all-star tournament Monday at the Beckley Little League Complex. Behind Brown is third baseman Adrienne Mullens. Pool play in the tournament wrapped up Monday.
Under the tag
Shady Spring’s Shyanna Gillian slides safely into second base as Trap Hill’s Caila Hill applies the tag during their District 4 Major League (11-12-year-old) all-star tournament Monday at the Beckley Little League Complex. Pool play in the tournament wrapped up Monday.
Back in Princeton
PRINCETON — Over the past few years, Ty Morrison has been on the go. He’s stopped — at least for the summer — in Princeton as a member of the Rays.
‘Personal issues’ led to Evans’ transfer decision
Josh Evans’ recent decision to transfer from Marshall is no reflection of his relationship with the coaches or of the program itself, the Fayetteville native says.
Post 32 wins South Charleston Invitational
CHARLESTON — Tyler Lucas scored on an error with two outs in the seventh inning to give Beckley Post 32 a 3-3 win over South Charleston Post 94 and the championship of the South Charleston Invitational on Sunday.
Pirates paced by defense
In the pass-happy, point-per minute Conference USA, you better be pretty good to keep pace with an opponent.
Hokies present challenge
For the second straight season, Marshall will go from the FCS to the BCS in one week.
Mountain State Academy names new basketball coach
Mountain State Academy has found its new basketball coach.
McClung to make first start of season today
Today stands to be a memorable day for Seth McClung.
Former MSU volleyball coaches start business
Tim Berry might have resigned as Mountain State University’s volleyball coach, but he’s still up to his elbows in the sport.
Roundup: Post 32 prevails
CHARLESTON — Beckley Post 32 won a pair of games Friday at Appalachian Power Park.
West Virginia Open
WHEELING — David Bradshaw found some life in his putter to win his fourth West Virginia Open.
Smoother surface
Jim Williams has to keep everyone happy at Beckley Motorsports Park.
Former area coaches to be inducted into hall of fame
Two former Raleigh County high school football coaches will be inducted Saturday into the National Single Wing Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

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