The long awaited and debated meeting between Steelers Line Backer James Harrison and the NFL is going to happen. It will take place Thursday at the Steelers practice facility on the south side. The league wants to talk to Harrison about his linkage to PED’s in an Al Jazeera documentary . The source has since recanted the story. Green Bay’s Clay Mathews and Julius Peppers were also inplicated in the report. They are schedule to meet with the NFL before Friday.
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Bill Mc Cracken retired local racer guest on Lead Lap 08/27/16
Bill Mc Cracken retired local racer will be a guest on The Lead Lap with Frank Sparks this week , August 27,2016. Frank and Bill will chat about the differences between racing in his day and racing now. Tune into Beaver County Radio this Saturday at 10 AM for more.
Pirates drop fourth straight in loss to Astros.
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their 4th Straight game last night at PNC Park by a 3 -1 score wasting a quality 8 Inning start by Jamison Taillon. Click on the play button below as Pirates broadcaster Joe Block has a recap of last nights action.
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Steelers Preseason Three
The Steelers 0-2 for the 2016 preseason. They have scored only one offensive touchdown but, their offensive starters have yet to see action. That is about to change. Mike Tomlin declared all men on deck. Quarterback Ben Rothelesberger, wide receiver Antonio Brown, and running backs Le’vion Bell and Deangelo Williams will play Friday night in New Orleans. Playing time is to be determined. The Steelers are still looking for a back-up quarterback. Airtime from the Mercedes Benz Dome Friday night is 6-pm and kickoff is is at 8-pm.
Glasnow Makes Progress
Rookie pitcher Tyler Glasnow started for the Altoona Curve last night. Glasnow has been sidelined with shoulder discomfort. It was his second start for the AA Curve. His battery mate was Chris Stewart. Stewart has been out with left knee discomfort. Glasnow left after three innings . He had reached his 65 pitch count. As for Stewart he is 2-for-11 with four walks in five rehab starts.
Pirates Struggling
The Pirates will try to break the four game losing streak tonight at PNC Park The Pirates start Ivan Nova (2-0) on the mound. He will face Joe Mustgrove (1-1). Musgrove is making only his fourth start of the season. Rookie Josh Bell is a raw talent at first base. Manager Clint Hurdle says he needs work in the field. Hurtle has assigned John Jasso to help him improve his work at first base. Bell is an outfielder transitioning to first base. The move indicates that Bell will be here for awhile. Pirates and Astros tonight on WBVP-WMBA. Airtime is 6:40.
Pirates try to get back on track against Astros tonight
The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to break their 3 game losing streak tonight at PNC Park. Click on the play button below as Pirates Broadcaster Greg Brown has a preview of tonight’s game on Beaver County Radio
Breaking News!!!!!! Bucs sign David Freese for 2 years.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and INF David Freese have agreed on a 2-year extension with a club option for 2019. Terms of the contract were not disclosed at this time. Stay tune to Beaver County Radio for more on this Breaking Story.
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Speedo drops Ryan Lochte after Rio incident
Speedo is the first major company to drop its sponsorship of swimmer Ryan Lochte.The swimsuit maker owned by PVH in New York says that it doesn’t condone behavior that is counter to its values.Lochte fabricated a tale that he was robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympics. He later apologized.Speedo says it is donating $50,000 from Lochte’s sponsorship fee to the global charity Save the Children for children in Brazil.
Kevin Harvick wins Sprint Cup race in Bristol
Kevin Harvick passed Denny Hamlin for the lead with 70 laps to go and stayed in front until he saw the checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway. Harvick led 128 laps for his second Sprint Cup victory of the season and his second at the high-banked, half-mile concrete bullring. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was second, followed by Denny Hamlin, Austin Dillon and Chris Buescher. Kyle Busch led 256 laps, but was knocked out in a crash on lap 373.
The race was finished a day behind schedule following bad weather on Saturday night.
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