US Open’s First Casualty

The golfers don’t tee off til tomorrow in the US Open at  Oakmont.  They have had their first casualty. Tuesday afternoon, while playing a practice round, Jason Day’s partner Chris Bradley’s caddie  broke his ankle while raking the bunker next to the sixth hole.   In the Day’s party was Steelers  team doctor James Bradley.  Bradley  came to aide of the caddie.  It is believed that he broke his left ankle and there is ligament damage

Steelers Mini Camp

It is day two of Steelers mini camp on Pittsburgh’s south side. The oldest player of the 90 players attending, 38-year old James Harrison said he is ready for a new season. Quarterback  Ben Roethlisberger  made news on two fronts.  He waived off questions about his apparent endorsement of Republican candidate Donald Trump.  Trump made the claim at his  rally on Saturday.  The Steelers say the claim is not true. On the field Big Ben says he wants to go for two after each  touchdown.  The Steelers went for two 11-times last season and were successful 8-times.

Next 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,  are partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” this summer”.  Listen for your chance this week to answer Pirates trivia questions and get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates-Giants game at PNC Park on June 22, 2016.  the winner will be announced and notified during the Saturday Morning Sports Slam this Saturday between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M.  on WBVP and WMBA. Upcoming “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets  include:

July 19 vs. The Milwaukee Brewers

July 27 vs. Seattle Mariners

August 9 vs. The San Diego Padres

August 22 vs. The Houston Astros

Ambridge Advances To The Championship Game

The Ambridge high school boys volleyball team will play in the PIAA championship game.  The Bridgers defeated Sagerstown  3-2 in the AA class on Tuesday at Slippery Rock high school.  They will face Northwestern at Penn State’s Rec building on Saturday at 11-am.

Next 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,  are partnering together to “Foster Fun In Your Community” this summer”.  Listen for your chance this week to answer Pirates trivia questions and get registered in a family four pack of bucco tickets giveaway for the upcoming Pirates-Mets game at PNC Park on June 7, 2016.  the winner will be announced and notified during the Saturday Morning Sports Slam this Saturday between 8 A.M. and 10 A.M.  on WBVP and WMBA. Upcoming “Beaver County Bucco Believer” ticket Give-a-ways of family four packs of Pirates tickets  include:

June 22 vs. The San Francisco Giants

July 19 vs. The Milwaukee Brewers

July 27 vs. Seattle Mariners

August 9 vs. The San Diego Padres

August 22 vs. The Houston Astros

Super Bowl Sites Announced

The NFL has announced  Super Bowl sites thru the year 2021.  2019 will be played in the new stadium in Atlanta.  2020’s site is Miami. 2021’s game will be played at the new 3.25 billion dollar stadium in Inglewood  California.  That will be the new home of the L A Rams.

Pirates sign Cervelli to extension

 

0623152043aFrancisco Cervelli and the Pittsburgh Pirates came to terms on Tuesday to a three-year deal, which reportidly  is worth $31 million.

The 30-year-old catcher hit .295 with 17 doubles, five triples and seven home runs in 2015 to help the Pirates advance to the postseason for the third straight season. He started 124 games behind the plate, a career high and most by a Bucs catcher since Jason Kendall started 145 in ’04.

Cervelli is a .284/.360/.382 career hitter in parts of nine Major League seasons with the Yankees and Pirates.

 

Photo courtesy of Frank Sparks