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Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens

Steelers add C Pouncey to COVID-19 list against Ravens
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to play on Wednesday afternoon even as COVID-19 continues to infect players up and down their respective rosters. The Steelers will be without perennial Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on just hours before kickoff. Pouncey is the fourth Pittsburgh player to join the list in the past week. The Ravens will be without more than a dozen players, including quarterback Lamar Jackson and running backs J.K. Dobbins and Mark Ingram. The game has been delayed three times because of a COVID-19 outbreak in Baltimore.

No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17

No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17
By PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Trevor Lawrence threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in five weeks and No. 4 Clemson throttled Pittsburgh 52-17. Lawrence finished 26-of-37 passing in what’s expected to be his last college game at home. Lawrence went to the sidelines early in the fourth quarter with Clemson up 28 points. Lawrence last played Oct. 24 in a win over Syracuse. He tested positive for the coronavirus the next week and missed two games, including the Tigers’ only loss this season at No. 2 Notre Dame.

Central Valley wins 1st PIAA State Championship!!

The Central Valley Warriors defeated the Wyomissing Spartans 35-21 to capture their first State Championship. Wyomissing struck first with a 44yd field goal to start the game, and after blocking a Central Valley punt the Spartans took an early 6-0 lead. The Warriors struck back with 18yd touchdown run by Jayvin Thompson, making it 7-6. Wyomissing later scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the second half, taking a 14-7 lead into the half. In the second half Central Valley became to dominate and take control of the game, outscoring the Spartans 28-7 in the second half, while recording 2 interceptions. Despite all that Wyomissing fought hard until the end even returning a kickoff 75yds to close to bring the game within 7 points during the fourth quarter, but it was not enough.

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Steelers vs. Ravens moved again. Tuesday is the new game date.

COVID-19 outbreak pushes Steelers-Ravens to next Tuesday
NEW YORK (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens’ bout with a COVID-19 outbreak has forced the NFL to postpone the team’s trip to Pittsburgh for a second time. The league announced Friday the Ravens (6-4) against the unbeaten Steelers (10-0) will now take place on Tuesday night. The game was originally scheduled for Thanksgiving then moved to Sunday afternoon after an initial wave of players on the Ravens tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The postponement forced the NFL to move Dallas’ visit to Baltimore next week from Thursday to Monday, Dec. 7. The unbeaten Steelers (10-0) will now have a short week to prepare for a visit from the Washington Football Team (4-7) on Dec. 6.

Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday

Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday
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The Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore. The NFL announced the move Wednesday, but did not specify a time of game nor which network would televise it. Previously, it was scheduled for NBC’s prime-time telecast. Baltimore placed outside linebacker Pernell McPhee on the reserve/COVID-19 list, joining running backs Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins and defensive tackle Brandon Williams. The Ravens also have been doing team work virtually.

2020 features 1st NFL season in 9 years with 0-10, 10-0 team

2020 features 1st NFL season in 9 years with 0-10, 10-0 team
By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer
Winning or losing 10 straight games to open the season is a relatively rare occurrence. A season in which teams have done both has happened only a handful of times before the Pittsburgh Steelers won their first 10 games and the New York Jets lost their first 10 this season. This is just the sixth season in the Super Bowl era to feature both a 10-0 team and 0-10 team, and first time it has happened since 2011. That year, the Packers went 15-1 before losing their first playoff game, while the Colts finished 2-14.

Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten

Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars 27-3, remain unbeaten
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Pittsburgh’s most dominant defensive performance of the season kept the Steelers perfect. Terrell Edmunds and Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted two passes each and the Steelers steamrolled their way to 10-0 with a 27-3 win in Jacksonville on Sunday. Rookie quarterback Jake Luton looked lost most of the day against the Steelers, who allowed just 206 yards and finished with two sacks. They celebrated each turnover by running into the end zone and posing for the cameras. Ben Roethlisberger and Co. gladly shared the spotlight with one of the league’s most disruptive defenses.

Williams and Ozuna Designated for Assignment

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated pitcher Trevor Williams and utility player José Osuna for assignment. The team made the moves to create room on the 40-man roster for infield prospect Rodolfo Castro and starting pitching prospect Max Kranick. The 28-year-old Williams spent five seasons with the Pirates, the last four as a member of the starting rotation. Williams went 31-37 with a 4.43 ERA in 106 career appearances in Pittsburgh but struggled in each of the last two seasons. Osuna hit .241 in four seasons with the Pirates while bouncing around defensively.

Beaver Falls season over after loss to Wilmington 20-18

Beaver Falls and Wilmington met at Reeves field tonight for this PIAA state playoff game.   Wilmington was the first to score early on in the game taking a 7-0 lead.  Beaver Falls responded, getting points on the board but missing their attempt at 2.  Before the 1st half was over, Wilmington scored another 6 ending the half with a score of 13-6 Wilmington.  In the second half, Beaver Falls fought hard to catch up, scoring another touchdown but once again missing their attempt at 2, making it a one point game.  Wilmington wasn’t ready to give up and managed another touchdown.  The Tigers responded and scored again as well but could not get the extra 2 they needed to tie the game.  Wilmington took the win with a final score of 20-18.

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