Category: Saturday Sports Slam

3A WPIAL Girls’ Championship: Mohawk 44, Beaver 26

The rubber match between the two Section 1 foes in 3A was decided by the largest margin. Unfortunately, it was the Beaver Lady Bobcats that fell this time as Mohawk won their first ever ladies’ basketball championship by a score of 44-26 in the 3A WPIAL Girls’ Championship at the Petersen Events Center.

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Tom Hays has the scoring recap for beavercountyradio.com:

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract

Romo remains with CBS after agreeing to long-term contract
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
Tony Romo will remain with CBS as its top NFL analyst after agreeing to a record extension. CBS Sports spokeswoman Jen Sabatelle said that the network and Romo have agreed to a long-term contract. The New York Post reported that Romo’s new deal is worth $17 million a year. CBS’ deal with the NFL expires after the 2022 season, but Romo’s contract goes beyond that. CBS is expected to retain their rights when the next round of negotiations start, which could happen this year once a new collective bargaining agreement with players is finalized. Romo joined CBS in 2017 after retiring.

Gibson makes 28 saves as Anaheim defeats Pittsburgh 3-2

Gibson makes 28 saves as Anaheim defeats Pittsburgh 3-2
By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — John Gibson made 28 saves, Brendan Guhle scored the winning goal in the second period and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2. Danton Heinen and Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Ducks, who have won two straight for the first time in over three weeks. Anaheim was missing its top three defensemen. Jason Zucker scored both of Pittsburgh’s goals. The left wing has 19 goals, with five coming in nine games with Pittsburgh since he was acquired from Minnesota. The Penguins have five straight regulation losses for the first time since the 2011-12 season.

Beaver County Radio Is Now Streaming 24 Hours A Day Via Beavercountyradio.com

 

(Beaver Falls, PA) Beaver County Radio officials announce the addition of new cutting edge streaming technology.

At  a staff luncheon held in the WBVP/WMBA and 99.3 F.M. headquarters in Beaver Falls, PCoverrogram Director, Frank Sparks, stole the show when he stood up and made a brief speech, and then clicked a play button on his smartphone. Instantaneously, the room was filled with a crystal clear audio stream from the popular Beaver County Radio stations.  Just a few minutes earlier, the final details had been taken care of to enable WBVP, WMBA and 99.3 F.M. to commence with full time audio streaming over the internet.

Beaver County Radio has a tradition that is 72 years long and  now we are making it even easier for you to stay  informed in Beaver County and to take Beaver County Radio wherever you go.  At 12 noon on Friday February 28, 2020 Beaver County Radio started streaming via beavercountyradio.com.

In August of 2019 we added a new FM station, 99.3 FM, to our line-up and now we are making it even easier for you to listen to Beaver County Radio. In the coming weeks you will also be able to download our App via the Google Play Store, the Apple Store, and Alexa.

Program Director, Frank Sparks told Beaver County Radio news that this has been a project that  he and other staffers were excited to work on and bring to the citizens of Beaver County and around the world! Sparks also said this is huge because Beaver Countians who have moved throughout the United States and also the snow birds who go south for the winter can now keep up with what’s going on in the County and Surrounding area. Sparks said Beaver County Radio will now be streaming 24 hours a day.

Click the Listen Live button above to listen to what is on the air now on Beaver County Radio.

 

Kings send Penguins to 4th straight loss, 2-1

Lizotte, Kings send Penguins to 4th straight loss, 2-1
By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings spoiled Patrick Marleau’s debut with Pittsburgh in a 2-1 victory over the Penguins. Blake Lizotte had a power-play goal and an assist, Cal Petersen made 36 saves and Trevor Lewis also scored in the last-place Kings’ fourth win in seven games. Tristan Jarry stopped 20 shots in Pittsburgh’s fourth consecutive regulation loss, matching their total regulation defeats in their previous 22 games since Christmas. Bryan Rust scored with 13:18 to play for the Penguins with an assist from Evgeni Malkin, who played his 900th career game.

Syracuse blows out Pittsburgh 72-49

Hughes scores 25, Syracuse blows out Pittsburgh 72-49
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Elijah Hughes scored 25 points, Joe Girard III added 16 and Bourama Sibide chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds as Syracuse smothered Pittsburgh 72-49. The Orange won their second straight despite losing guard Buddy Boeheim to a left ankle injury in the first half. Syracuse’s defense held Pitt to 29% shooting from the field. The Panthers have lost five straight and six of seven. Justin Champagnie led Pitt with 13 points and 17 rebounds but the Panthers struggled to find open looks against Syracuse’s trademark 2-3 zone defense.

Altuve booed, nicked by pitch in spring debut for Astros

Altuve booed, nicked by pitch in spring debut for Astros
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — José Altuve was loudly booed, called a cheater and even plunked by a pitch in his spring training debut for the Houston Astros. Altuve and some of his high-profile teammates played on the road for the first time in the exhibition season, beating the Detroit Tigers 11-1 in Lakeland, Florida. The fans heckled the Astros who were implicated in the sign-stealing scandal that has rocked baseball. Elsewhere in spring training, Gerrit Cole struck out two in a hitless inning during his debut for the New York Yankees and Mookie Betts got two hits for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500

Alonso returns to McLaren for another shot at Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Fernando Alonso will again attempt to complete motorsports’ version of the Triple Crown with a return to the Indianapolis 500 in May. The McLaren team will field a third Indy 500 entry for Alonso. He will attempt to qualify driving the No. 66 Chevrolet for Arrow McLaren with sponsorship from Ruoff Mortgage. Alonso ran Indy in 2017 but his engine failed. He failed to make the race last year driving for McLaren. Alonso has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix for the first two legs of the Triple Crown.