No. 3 Notre Dame puts 10-game win streak on the line at Pitt

No. 3 Notre Dame puts 10-game win streak on the line at Pitt
The Associated Press undefined
Third-ranked Notre Dame takes a 10-game winning streak to Pittsburgh to face the struggling Panthers. The Fighting Irish are coming off a sluggish 12-7 victory over Louisville but moved up to third in the polls anyway following Georgia’s loss to Alabama. Pitt has dropped three straight since a 3-0 start and could play without quarterback Kenny Pickett, who is nursing an ankle injury. The game features one of the nation’s best offensive lines against a Pitt defense that leads the country in sacks. Notre Dame has won 5 of the 6 six meetings between the schools.

No. 8 Nittany Lions eager for Big Ten opener at Indiana

No. 8 Nittany Lions eager for Big Ten opener at Indiana
By The Associated Press undefined
No. 8 Penn State opens the highly-anticipated 2020 season Saturday at Indiana. It’s the latest season-opener for the Nittany Lions since 1918 when they didn’t open until Nov. 2 because of the influenza pandemic. The Hoosiers are coming off their first eight-win season since 1993 and are looking for their first upset of a top-10 team since a 31-10 blowout at Ohio State in 1987. Penn State could be without starting running back Journey Brown. Coach James Franklin says Brown could miss the entire season with an undisclosed medical condition that was diagnosed during an unusual offseason. If Brown doesn’t play, Noah Cain and Devyn Ford would be the likely replacements.

Former Pirate Josh Harrison re-signs with the Washington Nationals

Nationals agree to terms with Harrison on 1-year contract
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with utility man Josh Harrison. The 33-year-old returns to Washington after hitting .278 with two doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, six walks and 11 runs scored with the Nationals last season. He hit .309 as a starter as manager Dave Martinez wrote Harrison into the lineup at second base, third base, left field, right field and designated hitter. Harrison is a two-time National League All Star who spent his first eight major league season with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jones lands iconic No. 43 with Richard Petty Motorsports

Jones lands iconic No. 43 with Richard Petty Motorsports
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Richard Petty Motorsports will enter the next chapter of its storied history with driver Erik Jones. The pairing gives Petty a proven winner to replace Bubba Wallace. Wallace is leaving at the end of the season. His departure could have crippled the cash-strapped Petty organization, but the team instead landed one of the top available talents. Jones was released after six seasons with Joe Gibbs Racing because the megateam needed a seat for a new prospect. The volatile free-agent market helped Jones slide to Petty.

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener

Kershaw, LA stars shine, Dodgers top Rays 8-3 in WS opener
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers left the Tampa Bay Rays stuck in neutral to open a surreal World Series. Kershaw was dominant for six innings, Bellinger and Betts homered and the Dodgers beat the Rays 8-3 in the first World Series game played at a neutral site. A crowd of just over 11,000 in Arlington, Texas, was limited by the coronavirus and marked the smallest attendance for baseball’s top event in 111 years. Game 2 is Wednesday night.

Steelers Devin Bush Knee Injury Ends his 2020 Season

Pittsburgh second-year inside linebacker Devin Bush sustained what coach Mike Tomlin called a “significant knee injury” in Pittsburgh’s 38-7 rout of the Browns on Sunday.

Bush, who had not missed a defensive snap all season, injured his left knee in the second quarter when he took an awkward step while attempting to break up a pass.

“Devin is a great player,” Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree said. “He’s one of the most underrated guys on the team, one of the fastest guys on the team, so anytime you lose somebody like that, it’s a big blow. But (Robert) Spillane came in and did well. He communicated well. Prayers up for Devin as he goes through recovery.”

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, beloved voice of hockey in US, retires

Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick, beloved voice of hockey in US, retires
By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer
Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster Mike Emrick has announced his retirement after almost 50 years behind the microphone. The man affectionately known as “Doc” for his Ph.D. in communications spent the past 15 years as the voice of the NHL in the United States. The 74-year-old Emrick called 22 Stanley Cup Finals and six Olympics since working his way up from the minors in the 1970s. He did the most recent NHL playoffs remotely from his home in Michigan. He was honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008 on the way to being a part of more than 3,700 professional games.

Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7

Steelers stay perfect, blow out Mayfield, Browns 38-7
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — James Conner ran for 101 yards and a touchdown and the Pittsburgh Steelers battered the Cleveland Browns in a 38-7 blowout victory. Pittsburgh improved to 5-0 for the first time since 1978 with the win. Ben Roethlisberger added 162 yards passing and a score as Pittsburgh emphatically ended Cleveland’s four-game winning streak while extending the Browns’ skid at Heinz Field to 17 and counting. The Browns (4-2) were unable to get anything going against a defense that sacked aching Baker Mayfield four times. Mayfield also threw a pair of interceptions and was pulled late in the third quarter.

Scores From Across the Valley Friday October 16, 2020

Friday- October 16, 2020:

 

            1230 WBVP-AM, 99.3 FM, and beavercountyradio.com

Beaver Falls
Freedom

50
14   Final
            1460 WMBA and the Trib-Live Network

Avonworth
Hopewell

21
13   Final
                        WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Six Conference       
Bethel Park
Peters Twp.
7
45   Final
Moon
Upper St. Clair
35
42 Final
West Allegheny
South Fayette
14
38 Final
                        WPIAL Class 4A Big Parkway Conference      
Beaver
Chartiers Valley
7
54    Final
Blackhawk
Butler
14
55   Final
                        WPIAL Class 3A North Western Six Conference      
Central Valley
Ambridge
41
6    Final
Quaker Valley
Keystone Oaks
POSTPONED
                        WPIAL Class 2A MAC Conference      
New Brighton
Neshannock
27
1    Final
Mohawk
Laurel
15
40    Final
Riverside
Ellwood City
27
6    Final
                        WPIAL Class 2A Three Rivers Conference      
Southside
Brentwood
33
16    Final
Western Beaver
Sto-Rox
14
50    Final
Seton LaSalle
Carlynton
48
14    Final
                        WPIAL Class 1A Big Seven Conference      
Fort Cherry
Union
42
43    Final
Northgate
Burgettstown
7
27    Final
OLSH
Shenango
21
45  Final
Rochester
Cornell
35
7  Final

CCBC Players of the Game Friday Oct. 16, 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020:

WBVP , 99.3 FM and beavercountyradio.com

Beaver Falls-Josh Hough
Freedom-Reiker Welling

 

WMBA

Avonworth-Nathan Harper
Hopewell-Micah Kimbrough