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MetroNews Sportsline

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Thousands of West Virginians enjoy their dinner or drive home with Kyle Wiggs and crew on the MetroNews Statewide Sportsline. The programs goal is quite simple: To inform and entertain sports fans wanting their daily fix of Mountain State sports news. Mountaineer fans are guaranteed their doctor recommended daily dosage of news from the land of Gold and Blue. Sportsline is one of the charter progr... more

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Latest Episodes

WVU BB player Finley Bizjack from kids clinic & camp in Logan.

New Poca Boys Basketball coach Ed Fry.

Cam Huffman--Director of content for the Greenbrier--on WVU women's basketball coming back to play at the Greenbrier in November. Also, NY Giants coming to the Greenbrier for training camp in August.

Berkeley Legion manager Trip Tobin on a state to... more

University of Charleston head FB coach Mike Tesch.

State American Legion Baseball Commissioner Chris George.

Weather updates on a stormy night in WV.

Motocross racer Easton Kerby of Spencer who will compete in the Amature Nationa Motocross championships in Tennessee in August.

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Recent Guests

Cam Cook
Senior Running Back, WVU
West Virginia University
Episode: Sportsline for Thursday July 23, 2026
Mike Tesch
Head football coach, University of Charleston
University of Charleston
Episode: Sportsline for Wednesday July 22, 2026
Chris George
State American Legion Baseball Commissioner
American Legion Baseball
Episode: Sportsline for Wednesday July 22, 2026
Easton Kerby
Racer, Amateur National Motocross Championships competitor
Spencer, West Virginia; RacerX connections
Episode: Sportsline for Tuesday July 21, 2026
Finley Bizjak
Mountain West transfer from Butler
West Virginia University
Episode: Sportsline For Sunday July 19, 2026
Alex Randolph
Junior golfer, Bridgeport High School, winner of AJGA National Tour event
Bridgeport High School / AJGA
Episode: Sportsline for Friday, July 17, 2026
Finley Bizjack
Mountaineer basketball player
West Virginia University
Episode: Sportsline for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Miles Sadler
Mountaineer basketball freshman
West Virginia Mountaineers
Episode: Sportsline for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Jake Hendrick
President of Baseball, BioPrecision, LLC
BioPrecision
Episode: Sportsline for Tuesday July 14, 2026

Hosts

Kyle Wiggs
Host of MetroNews Sportsline with extensive WVU sports coverage and multi-sport analysis.
Greg Hunter
Co-host on multiple WVU sports programs; provides analysis and interview segments.
Brad Howe
Co-host/analyst with a focus on WVU basketball and regional sports commentary.
Travis Jones
Host of the show on MetroNews Statewide Sportsline; anchors late-week and weekend coverage.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings
  • Great show, good info

    Great show, helps keep me connected to WV while living out of the state. Can we turn Coach Hunter’s microphone up? He is always hard to hesr

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nixonwvu
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MaggleJones
    4 years ago
  • Always Connected

    Being a WVU alum in Pittsburgh, it’s great to have a resource like Tony and the guys to keep tabs on what’s going on at WVU and in the Mountain State.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BJW_13
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and hosts are praised for depth on WVU topics, though some listeners note volume balance issues.
Listeners appreciate the strong WVU focus and real-time game updates that keep them connected to the West Virginia sports scene.
The show's regional sponsor integration and on-site reporting are frequently highlighted as a strength.

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Sportsline for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Q: What is your game like for those who haven't seen you yet?
Bizjack describes himself as a scorer who can also be a playmaker, emphasizing his comfort playing with other talented teammates and his evolving role in a system that prioritizes defense.
Sportsline for Thursday, July 16, 2026
Q: To answer the question of the night, the texture says, the first person they think of is Major Harris, and that's Gary from Vienna.
The guests discuss Major Harris and other WVU alums as candidates who were stellar in college but didn't have long NFL careers, highlighting how injury, fit, and era affected outcomes.
Sportsline For Sunday July 19, 2026
Q: What are your early impressions of Morgantown and the program since arriving?
Miles Sadler describes Morgantown as welcoming and tightly knit, with a strong team culture and a focus on preparing for the season, while adjusting to a new system and teammates.
Sportsline For Sunday July 5th, 2026
Q: What are the key policy shifts in college athletics being discussed?
The hosts summarize proposed rules on transfers, player compensation, antitrust protections, and state preemption, with emphasis on their potential impact and practical implementation, including concerns about enforcement and athletes' representation.
Sportsline for Thursday July 10, 2026
Q: What are the biggest challenges with transfer policy and how should they be addressed?
Bailey suggests tightening rules to prevent mid-season transfers and improve stability, while maintaining flexibility for freshmen and sophomores to move when appropriate, indicating a need for measured policy tweaks rather than sweeping changes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MetroNews Sportsline

What is MetroNews Sportsline about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A regional, high-energy sports talk show focused on West Virginia University athletics and surrounding college sports. Episodes frequently cover WVU baseball, basketball, and football, with live game updates, roster analysis, and hosting-venue discussions, plus interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. The format blends game-by-game breakdowns, recruiting and NIL/transfers, conference dynamics, and hosting/bid discussions for NCAA tournaments, all tailored to Mountaineer fans. Notable strengths include deep local coverage, recurring guests who are current or former WVU figures, and a strong emphasis on practical implications for fans, athletes, and the program's trajectory across multiple sports.

What makes it stand out is its multi-... more

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Recent guests on MetroNews Sportsline include:

1. Cam Cook
2. Mike Tesch
3. Chris George
4. Easton Kerby
5. Finley Bizjak
6. Alex Randolph
7. Finley Bizjack
8. Miles Sadler

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