Category: Sports

Robert Morris earns No. 1 seed, Braxton makes NEC history

Robert Morris earns No. 1 seed, Braxton makes NEC history
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Josh Williams scored 23 points, making four 3-pointers and Robert Morris defeated Saint Francis (Pa.) 78-68 in a regular-season finale to clinch the No. 1 seed into the upcoming Northeast Conference tournament. Saint Francis, which had won its previous eight games and was contending with Robert Morris for the NEC title, will be No. 2 seed to the tournament. Keith Braxton scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Red Flash and made history as the first Northeast Conference player to reach 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

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.