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Biden tells NH Democrats that Buttigieg ‘not a Barack Obama’

Biden tells NH Democrats that Buttigieg ‘not a Barack Obama’
By JULIE PACE and HUNTER WOODALL Associated Press
Former Vice President Joe Biden is stepping up his criticism of rival Pete Buttigieg, telling New Hampshire voters ahead of the Democratic primary that Buttigieg’s experience as a small city mayor doesn’t prepare him for the White House. And as Buttigieg compares himself to the last Democratic president, Biden is declaring that “this guy’s not a Barack Obama.” Biden’s biting attacks on Buttigieg’s relatively thin resume during campaigning Saturday mark a new effort to slow the momentum of the youngest candidate in the Democratic field. Biden is trying to avoid falling far behind both Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, who outperformed Biden in the Iowa caucuses.

2014 NASCAR champion Harvick signs 2-year extension with SHR

2014 NASCAR champion Harvick signs 2-year extension with SHR
By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer
Kevin Harvick has agreed to a two-year contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing that will take the 44-year-old NASCAR champion through the 2023 season. Harvick won the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship with SHR.  He has 49 career wins and won the 2007 Daytona 500. Harvick drives the No. 4 Ford for SHR and has finished third in the final standings each of the last three seasons. Harvick says “going through a few more years in the car just made sense.”

Mike Lysakowski Talks About Speedweeks 2020 From Daytona On Sports Slam

Now that the Super Bowl of football is over, it’s time for the Super Bowl of auto racing. And much like the gridiron, there’s a lot of events that lead up to the big one.

Thus enters one Mike Lysakowski of Motorsports Aspects, who called in live from Daytona to talk to Matt Drzik & Frank Sparks (filling in for Greg Benedetti) about Speedweeks 2020, the series of racing in Northeast Florida from the ARCA Menards & Truck Series up to the NASCAR Xfinity & Cup Series races (including the Busch Clash on February 9). Lysakowski spoke about the local racers that are succeeding and racing down in the Late Model series, the rise of one Hailie Deegan through the NASCAR ranks, how the weather has affected some earlier races down in the south, and his predictions for the Busch Clash–the precursor to the Daytona 500 on February 16.

Mike’s reports from Daytona are presented by Novak Auto Parts, Marbull’s Restaurant & Tavern, GNU’s Bodyworks, CJ Rombold Engine Builders, City Rescue Mission, and Beaver County Radio. Mike will give a full recap of Speedweeks on February 14 at 11:30 with Frank Sparks on Teleforum, and then he’ll preview the 500 on Saturday with Matt & Greg on the Sports Slam at 9:15.

To listen to Mike’s Speedweeks report from February 8, click on the player below!

Trump ousts officials who testified on impeachment

Payback: Trump ousts officials who testified on impeachment
By DEB RIECHMANN, COLLEEN LONG and NANCY BENAC Associated Press
President Donald Trump is exacting swift punishment against those who crossed him during his impeachment hearings. On Friday he ousted two government officials who had delivered damaging testimony. The president took retribution just two days after his acquittal by the Senate. First came news that Trump had ousted Lt. Col Alexander Vindman, the decorated soldier and national security aide who played a central role in the Democrats’ impeachment case. He was escorted out of the White House complex Friday. Next came word that Gordon Sondland, Trump’s ambassador to the European Union, also was out.

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA

Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA
Authorities in Los Angeles say actor and comedian Orson Bean was hit and killed by a car in Los Angeles. He was 91. He was known for his appearances on TV game shows and for playing a crotchety merchant on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” among scores of other film, television and theater credits. Police say he was walking in the Venice neighborhood when he was clipped by one vehicle and fell. A second driver then struck him in what police say was a fatal collision. He’s survived by wife Alley Mills and four children. He was also the father-in-law of late conservative commentator Andrew Breitbart.

Key takeaways from Democratic debate in New Hampshire

Key takeaways from Democratic debate in New Hampshire
By HUNTER WOODALL and NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press
At the Democratic presidential candidate debate in New Hampshire, the top finishers in Iowa, Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg, gained the most attention from their opponents Friday night and had some standout moments. Joe Biden, whose campaign is flagging and in the middle of a shakeup, had some feisty exchanges, but it’s not clear whether his performance will quell worries. Elizabeth Warren, who is competing with Sanders among progressives, also did little to change the campaign narrative. And Amy Klobuchar was quick with the quips as she tried gain an edge in the primary’s moderate lane.

Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skies

Probe: Bryant helicopter was 100 feet from clear skies
By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press
Federal investigators say wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month, killing Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any evidence of engine failure. That’s according to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board. The helicopter crashed into a hillside outside Los Angeles on Jan. 26. The NTSB is investigating the accident, including any role heavy fog played, and a final report isn’t expected for at least a year. A witness told the NTSB that the helicopter was flying forward and downward through the fog before it crashed into the hill.

Quaker Valley defeats Ambridge 2.7.20

In tonights game, Quaker Valley and Ambridge met for a high energy game.  Quaker Valley came out strong from the start, with an 8 point lead at the end of the first. (QV 17 – AM 11). The Quakers continued to power on resulting in a score of 33-20 at the end of the first half.  After the half, Ambridge tried to fight back but ultimately could not keep up. The Quakers extended their lead and ended the game with a final score of 74-52.

Listen to the post game here: