Category: Sports

Steelers Veterans to sit again this week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at Heinz Field on Thursday night. And for the second consecutive week Coach Mike Tomlin will sit some of his offensive stars.
Running backs Le’Veon Bell and DeAngelo Williams , quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and receiver Antonio Brown will not play.  Center Maurkice Pouncey  who didn’t play last week, will return to the field this week for the first time after missing the entire 2015 season. Tune into WBVP/WMBA for all the action live from Heinz Field this Thursday night.

 

 

 

 

Pirates on Fire on West coast !!!!!!

The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their hot west coast trip by beating the San Francisco Giants for the second game in a row and are now 4-1 on this trip. The Bucs won two out of three against the Dodgers last weekend and now have another series win after taking the first two games from the Giants.  The St. Louis Cardinals won beating the Houston Astros 8-5 keeping the Bucs at bay one game back for the second wild card. The Miami Marlins lost to the Reds 6-3 and are now tied with the Pirates.  The Giants are now the first wild card after falling into second place in the National League West with last nights loss and the Los Angeles Dodgers thumping of the Phillies 15-5.  Both the Giants and Cards have played two more games than the Pirates at this point in the season. The Pirates finish the west coast trip this afternoon as they go for a series sweep and a 5-1 road trip before they return home to PNC Park for the beginning of a six game home stand on Friday night against the Miami Marlins. The Bucs will send Ivan Nova to the mound looking for his third consecutive win since being acquired by the Yankees at the trading deadline. Nova is 9-6 with a 4.68 ERA overall on the season and will oppose Matt Cain who is 4-7 with a 5.47 ERA.  First pitch on WBVP/WMBA is scheduled for 3:45 this afternoon with pre-game starting at 3:20 pm.

Cleveland’s Gordon Finally Practices

After a year suspension and a non-football injury, Cleveland wide receiver Josh Gordon finally practiced on Monday.  It was the first time he practiced since December 26, 2014.  Two months later Gordon was suspended indefinitely for multiple violations of the NFL Drug Policy.  Meanwhile in New England, tight end Rob Gronkoski left Patriots joint practice with the Chicago Bears early.  Team spokesman says it is lower body issue

Polanco leads Bucs with Four RBI’s

The Pittsburgh Pirates are now only one game out of the second wildcard after Gregory Polanco lead the Pirates to victory with a home run and four  RBI’s Monday night from AT&T Park in San Francisco.  Andrew McCutchen  put a stop to a seventh inning rally with a sportscenter top 10 catch of the day.  Ryan Vogelsong picked up his first win in three starts since returning from the disabled list earlier this month . It was an emotional return to San Fran for Vogelsong as this is the first time he has been back since leaving San Fran as a player. The series continues tonight as the Bucs look to continue their hot west coast trip winning 3 of 4 so far. The Bucs will send rookie Jamison Taillon (3-2, 2.85 ERA) to the hill against Jeff Smardzija (10-8, 4.23 ERA). Tune into WBVP/WMBA tonight. First pitch scheduled for 10:15 PM EDT.

Pirates Setback.

A Pirates pitcher has suffered a setback.  Righthander  Tyler Glasnow who, is sufferung from right shoulder discomfort, left his rehab start with AA  Altoona on Sunday. Curve manager Joey Cora took out Glasnow after three innings.  He was suffering the same  discomfort that landed him on the disabled list.  In Glasnow’s three innings he surrendered two hits, three walks,  and five strikeouts.  He threw 55-pitches.

Steelers Close Camp Today

After trying to dodge the rain Tuesday, the Steelers are scheduled to practice today at 3-pm.  It will be the last day of camp at St. Vincent College.  The camp moves to their facility on the City’s South Side.  They practiced yesterday morning between 11am-1pm. They moved up the practice to avoid a potential rain storm which never came. The Steelers play their second preseason game Thursday night.  The Philadelphia Eagles come to Heinz Field.  Airtime on WBVP-WMBA is 5pm. Kickoff is 7pm.

 

 

Steelers Practice Today?

Rain forced the Steelers inside Sunday.  They did walk through  work in the St Vincent’s Gym.  Weather permitting, the Steelers will conduct their last two practices at St. Vincent today and Tuesday.  They made some roster moves over the weekend.  Two players were waived injured.  They were veteran safety Ross Ventrone and defensive lineman Roy Philon.  They signed cornerback Julian Whigan, offensive lineman Wade Hansen  and offensive lineman K.K. Mosely-Smith.  Smith played for Pitt and  Woodland Hills High School.  The Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night.  Airtime is  5pm on WBVP-WMBA.  Kickoff is 5pm

 

Pirates West Coast Trip Continues

After winning two out of three from the Dodgers, the Pirates head north for a three game series against the San Francisco Giants.  Ryan Vogelsong, who won a world series ring with the Giants two years ago, will start for the the Pirates.  He will be opposed by Matt Moore for the Giants.  Moore will make his third start for San Francisco since being obtained in a trade.  Airtime from AT-&-T Park is  9:45 on WBVP-WMBA.

Soccer Coach Gets An Extension

Duquesne University has extend Women’s  Soccer Coach  Al Alvine’s contract through the 2020-21 season. Alvine is in his fifth season with the Dukes.  He guided his team to their first Atlantic 10 Championship and a NCAA tournament berth in 2015. He is 159-103-25 in 14-years as a head coach at Duquesene, Castleton State, St Anselem, and California University of Pennsylvania.

Steelers First Preseason Game

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.