November 10, 2022 3:47 am
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) – Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in the concussion protocol, coach Sean McVay says. The Super Bowl-winning quarterback entered the protocol Tuesday afternoon after consulting with the Rams’ medical staff, the team confirmed Wednesday. The Rams believe Stafford’s symptoms resulted from action in last Sunday’s 16-13 loss at Tampa Bay, but they haven’t identified a specific hit. McVay said the Rams haven’t determined whether Stafford can play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. John Wolford, a Rams backup since 2019, is likely to start if Stafford can’t go. Stafford has been one of the NFL’s most durable quarterbacks for the past 12 seasons.
November 10, 2022 3:48 am
LOS ANGELES (AP) – LeBron James had 30 points and eight rebounds before leaving the court gingerly with less than five minutes to play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 114-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Lakers said James felt discomfort in his left leg. He appeared to be experiencing pain in his groin. Paul George scored 29 points as the Clippers extended their recent domination of their arena roommates with their ninth consecutive victory over the Lakers. The Clippers still haven’t lost to the Lakers under coach Tyronn Lue, who took over in October 2020.
November 9, 2022 12:01 am
Tuesday, Nov. 8, PIAA First Round
Girls 4A Peters Township 2, McDowell 0
Brooke Opferman scored in the opening half, Bella Spergel after intermission, leading Peters Township past District 10 champion McDowell. The Indians move to the PIAA Quarterfinals Saturday against Owen J. Roberts, the District 1 6th place finisher.
Boys 1A Charleroi 3, Karns City 0
WPIAL runner-up Charleroi took a 1-nil lead to intermission, then tallied a pair of goals in the second half to down District 9 champion Karns City. The Cougars advance to the PIAA Quarterfinals Saturday against McConnellsburg, the District 5 champion.
Saturday, Nov. 11, PIAA Quarterfinals
Girls 4A Peters Township vs. Owen J. Roberts, 12 noon at Eagle View HS, Mechanicsburg
Boys 1A Charleroi vs. McConnellsburg. 1 pm at Somerset HS
November 9, 2022 3:44 am
Georgia was the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, followed by Ohio State, Michigan and TCU. The Bulldogs rise from three to one was no surprise after their dominant victory against the previously top-ranked Volunteers. Clemson, which was No. 4 in the selection committee’s first rankings last week, also lost. That cleared the way for changes in the top four. Ohio State stayed at two. The Buckeyes’ Big Ten rival, Michigan moved up from five to three. TCU jumped three spots to No. 4, putting the nation’s four unbeatens at the top of the rankings. Tennessee fell to No. 5.
November 9, 2022 3:47 am
LAS VEGAS (AP) – The Houston Astros’ six-game victory over the Philadelphia Phillies finished as the second least-watched World Series on television. The six games averaged 11,784,000 on Fox, down 1.3% from the 11,940,000 for the Atlanta Braves’ six-game win over the Astros last year and ahead of only the 9,946,000 for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020. Houston’s 3-1 win in Game 6 on Saturday night was seen by 12,549,000 viewers on Fox, down 11% from 14,140,000 Atlanta’s 7-0 victory over the Astros in last year’s finale, played on a Tuesday night.
November 8, 2022 12:01 am
Tuesday, Nov. 8, PIAA First Round
Girls 4A Peters Township at District 10 champion McDowell, 6 pm
Boys 1A Charleroi at District 9 champion Karns City, 6 pm
November 8, 2022 3:47 am
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Kenyan Drake rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Justin Houston had an interception to go with his third straight multiple-sack game, and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New Orleans Saints 27-13. Lamar Jackson passed for a touchdown and frustrated New Orleans with his mobility, rushing for 82 yards and exhibiting an array of jump cuts and spin moves. Baltimore won its third straight and remained atop the AFC North at 6-3, one game ahead of Cincinnati. The Saints fell to 3-6 and were outclassed by a Baltimore team missing several offensive starters. The Ravens converted 9 of 15 third downs.
November 8, 2022 3:43 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – The Indianapolis Colts have hired former All-Pro center Jeff Saturday as interim coach after firing coach Frank Reich. The move came after another lackluster offensive performance in the team’s third consecutive loss. The Colts announced the moves one day after an ugly 26-3 loss at New England. Reich was hired in 2018 after serving as offensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles. He led the Colts to the playoffs in two of his first four seasons. Saturday’s only coaching experience came at a Georgia high school. He’s served as a team consultant and an ESPN commentator most recently.
November 7, 2022 2:03 am
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The WPIAL has moved several quarterfinal round playoff games from natural grass home sites to nearby turf facilities, including Fort Cherry and Mapletown home games. The #6 Rangers will play #14 Rochester at nearby South Fayette. The #4 Maples face #5 South Side Area at Waynesburg. Class 6A teams begin their tournament play with semifinals at home sites. Class 5A semifinals are also on the schedule with games at neutral sites.
6A Semifinals, Friday, Nov. 11
#4 Canon-McMillan at #1 North Allegheny, 6:30 pm on WJPA-FM (95.3) or Listen Here!
2A Quarterfinals, Friday, Nov. 11
#12 Wash High at #4 Neshannock, 6:30 pm on WJPA-AM (1450) or Listen Here!
#8 McGuffey at #1 Steel Valley, 7 pm
1A Quarterfinals, Friday, Nov. 11
#6 Fort Cherry vs. #14 Rochester, 7 pm at South Fayette High School
#4 Mapletown vs. #5 South Side, 7 pm at Waynesburg High School
November 7, 2022 2:28 am
Manuel Pihakis, a legend in the wrestling world and an icon of the Canonsburg area, died at his home Saturday at the age of 89. Pihakis, known everywhere by his “Buns” nickname, was a three-time PIAA wrestling champion for Canonsburg, graduating in 1952. He lost just one of his 100 career matches and competed in Olympic tryouts in 1952 and 1956. Pihakis later served 35 years as athletic director for Canon-McMillan and on the WPIAL wrestling committee as well as a PIAA official for a quarter century. He was an inductee of the Washington-Greene County chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports, the Pittsburgh Sports and the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association Halls of Fame and well as the Canon-McMillan Hall of Honor.
Outside the sports world, Pihakis served as a 20-year member of the Canon-McMillan School Board as well as former Mayor and councilman in the Borough of Canonsburg. He was also active in his church and community, serving on numerous boards and committees.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolly, and sons Michael and George. Visitation is scheduled for 2-8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday at All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Canonsburg. Services will be held at 11 am Thursday at the church with burial at Forest Lawn Gardens in McMurray. (Photo courtesy, Frank Vulcano)
