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Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coach

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hilliard replaces Darryl Drake, who passed away last August during the early days of training camp. Ray Sherman filled the role on an interim basis last season. Hilliard caught 546 passes during a 12-year NFL career split between Tampa Bay and the New York Giants. He spent the last six seasons as the wide receivers coach for the Washington Redskins. Hilliard previously worked as an assistant with the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills.

Update: Ryan Newman is awake, speaking after horrific Daytona 500 crash

Newman awake, speaking after horrific Daytona 500 crash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is awake and speaking with family and doctors a day after his horrific crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released an update on its driver about 20 hours after Newman’s car slammed into the wall at nearly 200 mph, flipped, got T-boned by another car, flipped several more times and skidded to a halt in flames. Everyone watching feared the worst Monday night and had to wait nearly two hours to learn that Newman’s injuries were not considered life-threatening. The latest update was more good news for the 42-year driver and 2008 Daytona 500 champion.

Ryan Newman in serious condition after last lap Daytona 500 accident

Hamlin and Newman contrast risk and reward at Daytona 500
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won his third Daytona 500 and was an immediate afterthought. Fellow driver Ryan Newman was hospitalized in serious condition after a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway during the final lap. It took nearly two hours for NASCAR to announce Newman did not have life threatening injuries. Hamlin was criticized for celebrating his second consecutive Daytona 500 win. He says he was unaware Newman was injured. Newman is a 42-year-old NASCAR veteran. The series did not disclose the exact nature of his injuries.

Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Newman hospitalized

Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Newman hospitalized
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won the Daytona 500 for the third time when he beat Ryan Blaney to the finish line in the second-closest finish in race history. The win for Joe Gibbs Racing came as Ryan Newman was wrecked as the leader and crossed the finish line with his car on its roof, engulfed in flames. The race was pushed back a day by rain for just the second time in 62 years and Hamlin won after two red flags and two overtimes. He’s the first back-to-back Daytona winner since Sterling Marlin in 1995.

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,

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!

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: