Most of the starters will sit tonight as the Steelers open their preseason schedule against the Detroit Lions at Heinz Field. Airtime on WBVP-WMBA is 5pm. The kickoff is at 7. When Heath Miller retired earlier this year, the Steelers signed free agent tight end Ladarius Green from San Diego. Green had off season ankle surgery. That was healed when training camp started. He has yet to practice because of persistent head aches. He is in the Steelers concussion protocol. Green signed a four year 20-million dollar contract a month after Miller retired. He told them about his ankle surgery but, sources say they never discussed his concussion problem.
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Pirates Hit the Road
After a 4-2 home stand, the Pirates head for the west coast for the next six games. The series begins tonight in Los Angeles. The Pirates will start recently acquired Ivan Nova (1-0) against the Dodgers right- hander Ross Stripling. Because of the Steelers game, the next broadcast game on WBVP-WMBA is on Saturday starting at 3:40. The games are big for both the Pirates and the Dodgers and Giants. The Pirates are battling for the final playoff spot in the National League. The Dodgers and the Giants are in a tight race for first place in the Western Division.
Jack Fullen to be on Saturday Sports Slam 08/13/16
Jack Fullen will join Frank Sparks and Greg Benedetti this week on the Saturday Sports Slam to update us on his new position in the WPIAL and his thoughts on the new Classification alignment starting with some fall sports this year. They’ll also talk about the Bucs and their chances at making a playoff run and analyze the Steelers and Lions game from Friday night. The phone lines will be open at 724-843-1888 and 724-774-1888.
Taillon leads Bucs to series win over Padres
Jamison Taillon had his sixth straight strong performance as he led the Pirates to victory today and another home series win. Click the play button below as Greg Brown Pirates Broadcaster has a recap of all the action from today.
Final Beaver County “Bucco Believer” Ticket giveaway announced
(Beaver County, PA) Beaver County Children and Youth Services and Beaver County Radio, 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA, have been partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” all summer”. Listen for your last chance to win this week by answering Pirates trivia questions to get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates – Astros game at PNC Park on August 22, 2016. The winner will be announced and notified on Thursday August 18, 2016 on Thank you for participating in the “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets This year.
Big Ben to sit out Steelers game Friday
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told Teresa Valley, from Steelers.com and other reporters today that Friday’s opening pre-season game against Detroit will be a chance for a lot of younger players to show case their talents as many of the Steelers veteran starters will not be playing. Topping the list of players that will not play is quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Even though Coach Tomlin has not ruled any one out the likely hood of players such as receiver Antonio Brown, running backs Le’Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams, and center Maurkice Pouncey playing is marginal. Tomlin did go on to say that it’s ‘reasonable’ receiver Markus Wheaton, cornerback Artie Burns, linebacker Travis Feeney and defensive tackle Roy Philon will not play because of lack of time on the field due to their injuries. “I’m going to put together a schedule of participation for those guys but that schedule probably won’t be in this first preseason game,” said Tomlin. “We’re going play it by ear and deal with their overall readiness toward the regular season on a week-to-week basis, but they won’t be participating this week.”
Tune into Beaver County Radio WBVP/WMBA Friday August 12, 2016 for Steelers pre-game at 5pm followed by the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers live from Heinz Field for Game one of the Steelers pre-season.
Beaver County Radio is your local home for Steelers football.
Jimmie Johnson reveals Darlington Throw Back Scheme
Hendrick Motorsports unveiled the No. 48 Chevrolet that Jimmie Johnson will drive Labor Day weekend at Darlington Raceway on Wednesday, flashing a throwback paint scheme that pays tribute to NASCAR Hall of Famers David Pearson and Dale Earnhardt.
Johnson’s car will maintain primary sponsorship by Lowe’s Home Improvement for theBojangles’ Southern 500 on Sept. 4, but with a retro-themed look for NASCAR’s annual throwback weekend. The blue-and-yellow paint scheme is reminiscent of the No. 2 entries that Rod Osterlund once fielded for Earnhardt and Pearson in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Go to NASCAR.com to check out a picture of the 48 throwback scheme.
ESPN Host John Saunders Dies at age 61
Popular ESPN host John Saunders has died unexpectedly today at the age of 61. Hanna Storm announced his passing live on ESPN this morning. Saunders was popular for hosting and anchoring sports broadcasts on ESPN and ABC. John worked for ESPN for 30 years. Saunders passed away in New York and no further details have been released surrounding his death. Police have stated that there is no suspicion or foul play involved. Saunders was a staple in the sports broadcasting and also hosted Monday Night Football on the popular sports network.
Saunders is survived by his wife, Wanda, and two daughters.
Stay tune to Beaver County Radio.com for further updates on this developing story.
Pirates Drop Series Finally to the Reds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Cincinnati Reds Sunday afternoon at PNC Park.
Click below for a recap from Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown.
RG III named Cleveland Browns Starting Quarterback
Robert Griffin III is back to being a starting quarterback in the NFL. The Cleveland Browns made the announcement Monday morning.
Griffin had been battling Josh McCown for the starting job. Griffin was rookie of the year and made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season after being selected second in the 2012 draft by the Washington Redskins.
Tune into the Saturday Sports Slam this Saturday from 8-10 AM. Frank and Greg will discuss what this means for the Browns and what will happen with Josh McCowen.