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Noah Gragson gives Earnhardt another win at Daytona

Noah Gragson gives Earnhardt another win at Daytona
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Noah Gragson wins his first career Xfinity Series race with a win under caution at Daytona International Speedway. The win was the third consecutive victory at Daytona for JR Motorsports, the team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Gragson is in his second season driving a Chevrolet for JRM. He celebrated wildly on the frontstretch after the win. The race ended after a crash on the last lap of Saturday’s season opener.

FDU topples Robert Morris

Bishop leaps for game-winner FDU topples Robert Morris
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Fairleigh Dickinson’s last-gasp shot appeared to have been partially blocked, but Kaleb Bishop leapt for the putback and the Knights upset Northeast Conference leader Robert Morris 72-71.  Jahlil Jenkins finished with 21 points for the Knights, while Bishop scored 11 with six rebounds. AJ Bramah, who gave Robert Morris its final lead, led the Colonials with 17 points,

Armed robbery, shooting near IUP campus leaves 2 students hurt

Armed robbery, shooting near campus leaves 2 students hurt.
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an armed robbery and shooting at a pair of addresses near a western Pennsylvania university campus left two students injured, one with a gunshot wound. Indiana University of Pennsylvania say three males dressed in black clothing and wearing ski masks were involved in the events at about 8 p.m. Friday. Chief Justin Schawl of the Indiana Borough police department said the culprits stole some items, and one student was left with a gunshot wound to the neck. No arrests were immediately made.

Mike Lysakowski Breaks Down Historical, Natural, & Team Aspects Of 2020 Daytona 500

History has been made, but will it affect the history that will be made?

Just as he did last week, Mike Lysakowski of Motorsports Aspects took the Saturday Sports Slam down to Daytona for a few minutes as Speedweeks 2020 reaches its apex with the 62nd running of the Daytona 500 at 2:30 on Sunday. Mike talked to Matt Drzik & Greg Benedetti about the history of the teams and drivers that have previously won the 500 (and the role it may play in Sunday’s race), the way the contrasting weather will have an effect on pit crews and their strategy, and who he has as his favorites in the “Great American Race”.

Lysakowski also updated on the local talents that ran everything from short track to Truck Series, in a recap of the two-week Speedweeks festivities–which Mike said could soon be limited to merely a Speedweek starting in 2021.

Reports with Mike Lysakowski are presented by Novak Auto Parts, Marbull’s Restaurant & Tavern, GNU’s Body Works, CJ Rombold Engine Builders, City Rescue Mission, & Beaver County Radio.

To listen to Mike’s Daytona 500 Preview on the Sports Slam, click on the player below!

President Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500

Trump looks to rev up his base at Daytona 500
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will look to rev up his appeal with a key voting demographic Sunday — NASCAR fans — as he takes in the Daytona 500. NASCAR drivers may drive toward the left on their trip around the oval racetrack, but their fans lean right, which helps explain the regularity with which GOP presidents have made their way to the track. Trump will be the second sitting president to attend the race. George W. Bush was the first. Like Trump, he also attended the race during a presidential election year. Both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush visited the track, but during races other than the Daytona 500.

Funeral director suspended after decomposing bodies found

Funeral director suspended after decomposing bodies found
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania funeral director has been suspended indefinitely after four decomposing bodies were found at his funeral home. Andrew Scheid agreed to the indefinite license suspension before a scheduled appearance Friday before the State Board of Funeral Directors. The Lancaster County coroner’s office went to Scheid’s Manor Township location last month and found the decomposing remains in a preparation area. None of the bodies had been refrigerated or embalmed. No criminal charges have been filed.

Zucker’s two goals help Penguins beat Canadiens 4-1

Zucker’s two goals help Penguins beat Canadiens 4-1
By DAN SCIFO Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Newly-acquired Jason Zucker scored his first two goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins during a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Zucker scored his 15th and 16th of the season in a 1:42 span, with Montreal’s Tomas Tatar getting a goal in between. Zucker provided 2-0 and 3-1 leads and has nine goals in 12 career games against the Canadiens. Kris Letang scored a power-play goal against his hometown team and his 13th overall of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added an empty-net goal. Penguins captain Sidney Crosby had three assists. Tatar scored his 21st of the season for Montreal

Aliquippa Defeats Steel Valley 2.14.20

In this playoff match, Aliquippa and Steel Valley met to see who would move on to the next round. Out of the gate, both teams demonstrated that their strong offensive and defensive strategies, resulting in a low scoring first quarter( ALQ-9, SV-4). The first half ended with a score of 26 – 14 in favor of the Quips.  In the second half Steel Valley fought hard to take the lead but in the end the Quips secured their playoff victory with a score of 53 – 46.

Listen to the post game here: