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Jacksonville Tops Robert Morris 74-65 After Both Benches were Ejected

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Robert McCray’s 25 points helped Jacksonville defeat Robert Morris 74-65 on Friday night in a game marred by a second-half scuffle.

Both teams played the final 6:21 of the game with only five available players after a bench-clearing fight.

McCray also contributed six assists and four steals for the Dolphins (3-2). Bryce Workman scored 18 points while going 8 of 10 and 2 of 3 from the free throw line, and added seven rebounds. Marcus Niblack had 13 points and shot 6 of 11 from the field and 1 for 3 from the line.

The Colonials (1-4) were led by Markeese Hastings, who recorded 19 points and 11 rebounds. Justice Williams added 11 points for Robert Morris. Josh Corbin also recorded 10 points.

Beaver County Radio to Broadcast all Four WPIAL Championship Games on Friday

(File Photo of Acrisure Stadium when it was Heinz Field)

(Brighton Twp., Pa.) Beaver County Radio 99.3 ,1230 WBVP, and beavercountyradio.com  will broadcast live all four WPIAL Championship Games from Acrisure Stadium on Friday. The action will get underway at 11:00 with the Class A game. Robert Mangino and Bruce Frey will have coverage starting at 10:30 AM. Mangino and Frey will also have coverage of the Class AA game as Beaver Falls takes on Steel Valley. The second half of the day will feature Mangino and Mike Azadian with the AAA final featuring  Avonworth and Belle Vernon. The final game of the day will feature Aliquippa and McKeesport.
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Firing Matt Canada offers Steelers offense a chance at a fresh start

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) runs out of the pocket against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are trying to forge ahead after the abrupt firing of offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The Steelers fired Canada after a dismal loss to the Browns, with coach Mike Tomlin saying the offense wasn’t producing enough for a team in playoff contention. Quarterback Kenny Pickett says he “hated” to see Canada let go, adding it’s on the players to perform better. The Steelers and new interim offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner travel to Cincinnati in Week 12.

Steelers Fire Offensive Coordinator Matt Canada

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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday morning that offensive coordinator Matt Canada was let go. In a statement, head coach Mike Tomlin said the following:

“Matt Canada has been relieved of his duties as offensive coordinator. I appreciate Matt’s hard work and dedication, and I wish him the best moving forward in his career.”

Canada’s firing comes following Pittsburgh’s 13-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns this past Sunday, dropping the Steelers to a record of 6-4. The Steelers will face the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5) for their Week 12 matchup on Sunday, November 26.

 

Yarnell throws for a TD and runs for another in his second career start as Pitt tops BC 24-16

Pittsburgh quarterback Nate Yarnell looks for a receiver during the first half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Boston College, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nate Yarnell threw for 207 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as Pittsburgh beat Boston College 24-16. Yarnell, a redshirt sophomore making his second career start, completed 11 of 19 passes. His 61-yard scoring strike to Bub Means in the third quarter gave Pitt the lead for good. The Panthers snapped a four-game losing streak to improve to 3-8. Thomas Castellanos passed for 171 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions for the Eagles. Boston College fell to 6-5 after a second straight loss.

Steelers TE Freiermuth hopes hamstring issues are behind him as Pittsburgh gears up for stretch run

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are hopeful tight end Pat Freiermuth can return in time for a showdown with Cleveland. Freiermuth hasn’t played since injuring his right hamstring in a loss to Houston on Oct. 1. He was on track to return in late October before aggravating the injury before a visit to the Los Angeles Rams on Oct. 22. Freiermuth says he’s been pleased by the team’s progress in his absence, but is eager to help out an offense that ranks 29th in the league in passing.

Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

FILE – Pittsburgh Penguins forward Adam Johnson in action during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Police in England arrested a man Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)

LONDON (AP) — Police in England have arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson whose neck was cut by a skate during a game. Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in an Oct. 28 game when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade. South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody. The player whose skate cut Johnson’s neck was Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield. Johnson was a Minnesota native who had a brief NHL career with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jaylen Warren’s unlikely rise fueled by determination and fury. The Steelers are better off for it

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Jaylen Warren runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is becoming a vital part of his team’s offense. Warren ran for a career-high 101 yards and a touchdown in a 23-19 win over Green Bay that pushed Pittsburgh’s record to 6-3. Warren’s role has steadily increased since he made the team as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2022. Warren has become a co-starter alongside Najee Harris, an honor Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin said Warren is deserving of because of the way he goes about his business. Warren, Harris and the rest of the Steelers visit Cleveland next week.

Robert Morris secures 66-56 victory against Point Park

 

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By The Associated Press

MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — Markeese Hastings scored 20 points as Robert Morris beat Point Park 66-56 on Thursday night.

Hastings added 14 rebounds and three blocks for the Colonials (1-1). TJ Wainwright was 7 of 17 shooting, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 3 from the line to add 17 points. Stephaun Walker shot 5 of 11 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 14 points.

Jamisen Smith finished with 19 points and three steals for the Pioneers. Nate Van added 14 points for Point Park. In addition, Nazareth Fisher had nine points and 10 rebounds.

Bryan Rust makes sure his second OT goal counts as Penguins defeat Kings 4-3

(Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson, second from right, celebrates an overtime goal by right wing Bryan Rust as Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley, left, and center Phillip Danault stand in goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, in Los Angeles.0 (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

 

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After having a goal waved off in overtime, Bryan Rust quickly made sure it didn’t happen twice. His wraparound goal with 1:15 remaining on the clock in overtime gave the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, giving them a sweep of their California road trip for the first time since 1996-97. Rust appeared to put in his own rebound 19 seconds earlier, but the goal was waved off when he was ruled offside. Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist as he became the 11th player in NHL history with 450 career multi-point games. He also extended his point streak to seven games.