The Morning Rush

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C discusses another monster game for Russell Westbrook as the Wizards move closer to a playoff spot.

Speaking of playoffs, Tony gives his thoughts on the NBA's play-in tournament and Lebron James crying about it.

The Capitals' Tom Wilson was at it again Monday night, and it's time (again) for the NHL to say enough is enough.

And Tony talks about the tragic shooting death of 18-year-old Woodrow Wilson basketball player Dwayne Richardson.

On Monday’s Rush, Tony C catches up with Hampshire boys’ basketball coach Danny Alkire as he prepares to take the Trojans to the state tournament for the first time in school history (0:48:01 mark).

Tony also relives a gut-punch loss by Frankfort in the Class AA region finals on Thursday night at Clay County, and how he’s dealing with the end of the season (0:06:05)

And Tony looks at how he did with his “Not Too Serious Because We’re All Guessing Anyway” first-round mock draft, and he hands out draft grades for the Ravens, Steelers, and the Washington Fighting Riveras.

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C recaps Day Two of the West Virginia girls' state basketball tournament, and he looks at the AAAA and Class A fields in next week's boys' tournament.

And tonight is the first round of the NFL Draft in Cleveland, so Tony gives his "Not Too Serious Because We're All Guessing Anyway" first round mock draft.

On Wednesday's Rush, Tony C continues to be amazed by the early turnaround by the Pirates.

Tony breaks down Day 1 of the West Virginia girls' state basketball tournament, and the Hampshire boys' team makes program history.

Draft "experts" make their case for Zack Wilson going to the Jets at No. 2, and Mac Jones going to the 49ers at No. 3.

And Tony vents his frustration over having to travel a painfully slow stretch of road between Cumberland and Keyser.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the Orioles putting the Yankees in last place in the AL East, and other early silver linings to Baltimore's season.

Tony previews the WV girls' state basketball tournament, which got underway Tuesday in Charleston.

Tony talks about AAU and travel ball and the effects they have on local youth sports and the players themselves.

And does anybody know what the 49ers are doing with the third overall pick, including the 49ers?

On Monday's Rush, Tony C is pleasantly surprised the Pirates are back to the .500 mark after their 1-6 start ... but how long will it last?

Tony wonders why the Ravens would send a 2x Pro Bowl left tackle to the best team in the AFC.

Tony talks some WV high school hoops, as the girls' state tournament and the boys' regionals start this week.

Are the Dodgers-Padres now the best rivalry in baseball?

And when is a no-hitter not a no-hitter?

On Friday’s Rush, Tony C looks at the NHL standings – including the ultra-competitive East Division -- as we head down the home stretch of the regular season.

Tony talks about the Frankfort and Petersburg girls punching their tickets to the West Virginia AA state basketball tournament.

Joe Shuta has another Rush Friday Feature, as he catches up with Bill Contz, a member of the 1982 Penn State national champion football team (0:46:58 mark).

Tom Brady has an issue with a recent NFL rule change, and does anybody know what they’re talking about when it comes to the NFL Draft?

On Thursday's Rush, Tony C discusses the Wizards' current win streak after they cooled off Steph Curry and the Warriors on Wednesday night.

Speaking of win streaks: The A's have won 11 straight, and they are one of the many pleasant surprises of the early MLB season (including the Yankees being in last place).

Tony recaps and runs down the West Virginia high school basketball playoff picture.

And Tony discusses some new rules changes approved by NFL owners this week.

On Wednesday's Rush, the Penguins nearly make NHL history, and not the good kind.

Tony C discusses the three-year extension the Steelers gave Mike Tomlin, and wonders what he's done lately to deserve it.

Tony also runs down the playoff pictures in both West Virginia girls' and boys' basketball.

And the Euro Super League isn't so super after all.

On Tuesday's Rush, Tony C talks about the torrid stretch Steph Curry is on right now with the Warriors.

Gonzaga loses freshman Jalen Suggs to the NBA Draft, but Tony says it's doubtful Mark Few will lose any sleep, as the Zags just restock and reload.

Tony previews the WV girls' AAA region co-finals, and we hear from Hampshire head coach Julianne Buckley.

And Joe Brocato and Greg Carey of WVMetronews.com break down the boys' playoff fields heading into section play.