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Busy week in world of pro wrestling

It was a busy week in the world of pro wrestling, so let’s jump right into it.<strong>Why did Styles win the WWE title?</strong>When A.J. Styles pinned Jinder Mahal Tuesday night to become a two-time WWE champion, it sent vibes through the wrestling world, and most ...

WVU keeps Big 12 hopes alive

West Virginia’s 20-16 upset over Iowa State tightened up the Big 12 race, and it helped the Mountaineers stay alive for a trip to the Big 12 title game.Five teams are 4-2 or better in conference play, and two more are alive at 3-3.Will Grier was 20 of 25 for 316 yards passing to pace the ...

Red oaks to the rescue

After a somewhat disappointing fall color season that was much later than normal, Mother Nature has come through thanks to the red oak trees that are coloring our hillsides.Combined with some late-coloring maples and some yellow, orange and red shrubs, we have a pretty good late-season show. ...

Steelers’ mid-season lists

ESPN just announced its half-season MVP poll results and Carson Lentz finished on top of Tom Brady on a list that also includes Alex Smith, Todd Gurley, Drew Brees and Russell Wilson.It got me thinking about the Steelers’ MVP list. And their Rookie of the Year list. And, so why not also do a ...

Angle’s return to the ring

When Kurt Angle returned to the ring two weeks ago at TLC in place of Roman Reigns, WWE was caught between a rock and a hard place.The original plan was for Angle’s in-ring return to take place at WrestleMania, more than likely against Triple H, and while that match will probably happen, the ...

Bear season almost as popular as deer

Almost as celebrated nowadays as deer season, Pennsylvania’s statewide firearms black bear season is scheduled for Nov. 18-22. Hunters with a valid bear license can also take a bear Nov. 29-Dec. 2 — during the deer season — in Wildlife Management Unit 2C, which is roughly the mountain ...