Category: Sports

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56

Versatile race-car driver John Andretti dies at 56
By MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer
Former race-car driver John Andretti has died at the age of 56 after battling colon cancer. His death was announced by the IndyCar team Andretti Autosport owned by his cousin, Michael. Andretti was a member of one of the world’s most famous racing families. Mario and Michael Andretti have been longtime fan favorites in the IndyCar Series and beyond. Mario Andretti is John’s uncle. John Andretti carved out his own niche by becoming the first driver to attempt running the Indianapolis 500 and Charlotte’s 600-mile NASCAR race on the same day.

Gibbs brings Stewart and Labonte into NASCAR Hall of Fame

Gibbs brings Stewart and Labonte into NASCAR Hall of Fame
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer
Joe Gibbs will be inducted into NASCAR’s Hall of Fame Friday night alongside Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart. Both drivers won championships driving for Gibbs, who is already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame after winning three Super Bowls as a coach. The induction trio caps a historic year for Gibbs. A year ago, his eldest son died and his team went 1-2-3 in the Daytona 500 a month later. Gibbs drivers won a record 19 races and the the Cup Series championship. Now he celebrates at the Hall of Fame.

Lincoln Park defeats Beaver Falls 1.28.20

 

Lincoln Park traveled to Beaver Falls to take on the Tigers in tonight’s game. Beaver Falls had a rough start with an injury early in the game.  Lincoln Park proved that they came to play by securing a lead in the first and preventing Beaver Falls from taking it away from them throughout the game. The teams went into the half with a score of 46 to 35, in favor of Lincoln Park. Beaver Falls played strong in the second half in an attempt to take the win but they could not overcome Lincoln Park, resulting in a final score of 73 to 53.

 

You can listen to the post game here:

 

CCBC Players of the Game!!!

 

 

Sewickley Academy: Max Belt

South Side: Brandon Barber

 

Lincoln Park: Isaiah Smith

Beaver Falls: Michael Conley

Sewickley Academy vs South Side

The South Side Rams defeated the Sewickley Academy Panthers 53-51. It was a game of very little offense but a huge amount of defense. As both teams had a tough time knocking down shots and creating enough space for shooters. The game was knotted up at 18 going into halftime and the game stayed tied for most of the second half. As the game took two overtimes to decide a winner.

 

You can listen to the post-game here:

Scoring Update!!! Lincoln Park vs. Beaver Falls 1.28.20

 

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PHOTOS: CCBC Sweeps Men’s/Women’s Doubleheader Against Butler CC

(Matt Drzik/Beaver County Radio)

Two teams, two different records, two different reasons to achieve their goal, and one goal to achieve.

And that’s just the home teams.

In this case it was the men’s and women’s Titan basketball squads representing the Community College of Beaver County, and both teams achieved that goal–a win–last night in their matchups against Butler County Community College. The ladies started the night by rallying for a 49-39 victory that improves their record to 8-9 on the year, and breaking their two-game losing streak.

In game two, Yazid Powell powered the the men’s offense by scoring 75 of CCBC’s 100 first-half points. Powell then added 6 more in the second half to reach 81, letting that total stand in honor of the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant (who reached that career high back in January 2006 against Toronto). The men cruised to a 147-61 victory–their 17th straight–and now hold an overall record of 18-1.

Photos from last night’s contests, courtesy of Bob Barrickman, can be seen below:

Diamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from Pirates

Diamondbacks acquire OF Starling Marte from Pirates
By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
Starling Marte is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pittsburgh Pirates sent the two-time Gold Glove outfielder and 2016 All-Star to the Diamondbacks for prospects Liover Peguero and Brennan Malone. The Diamondbacks received cash considerations as part of the deal Monday while Pittsburgh obtained $250,000 in international signing money. The 31-year-old Marte is coming off a stellar 2019 in which he hit .295 and set career-highs with 23 home runs and 81 RBIs. He has two years left on a contract extension he signed on the eve of the 2014 season.