Apollo-Ridge football coach Jerry Moore has been suspended for the remainder of the season for what school board president Greg Primm called "a violation of personnel issues."
Moore would not elaborate on the situation Thursday night, although he confirmed assistant Dave Grimm, the former head coach at Kiski Area, will serve as head coach Saturday afternoon when the Vikings play at Riverview.
"All I can say is that I have been wronged," said Moore, who is in his ninth season and has compiled a 43-40 record, including 2-4 this season. "Everything is pending on false accusations. I am very upset and I miss the kids a lot."
College baseball
⢠Former Louisiana Tech baseball coach Pat Patterson killed his wife, who had Alzheimer's, and then himself at an assisted living facility outside Ruston, La.
College basketball
⢠Individual tickets for the Duquesne men's basketball team's home exhibition games Nov. 1 against Millersville and Nov. 3 against Seton Hill and the regular-season opener Nov. 9 against Howard will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday. Tickets ($9-$13) are available through Ticketmaster (412-323-1919 orTicketmaster.com) or at any Ticketmaster outlet, by calling 412-232-3853 or by visiting the Palumbo Center box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
College football
⢠Texas A&M officials admonished coach Dennis Franchione for his secretive, for-pay newsletter and said the embarrassing episode would be a factor in deciding whether he returns next season. Franchione didn't lose his job, but athletic director Bill Byrne said the newsletter -- which delivered inside information to boosters for $1,200 a year -- would be considered when he evaluates the coach after the season.
NBA
⢠Los Angeles Laker owner Jerry Buss told writers covering training camp in Honolulu that he "would certainly listen" to trade offers for two-time NBA scoring champion Kobe Bryant.
⢠Washington Wizards center Etan Thomas underwent open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota to repair a leak of the aortic valve, an irregularity discovered during a routine physical before start of training camp. The Wizards, citing Thomas' right to privacy, made no statement other than to acknowledge the surgery took place. The team hoped to provide details today after consulting with Thomas' doctor.
NHL
⢠With Marian Hossa sidelined by a groin injury, the Atlanta Thrashers called up right wing Darren Haydar from Chicago of the American Hockey League.
⢠Ottawa Senators goalie Ray Emery was assigned to Binghamton of the AHL for a two-game conditioning stint.
⢠Canucks center Ryan Kesler called for Philadelphia Flyers enforcer Jesse Boulerice to receive a 20-game suspension for cross-checking him in the head.
NFL
⢠Tennessee defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth did not practice, missing a second straight day with a sore ankle. Receiver Brandon Jones also missed a second straight practice.
⢠Miami Dolphins quarterback Trent Green returned to South Florida after undergoing tests in Kansas City for a severe concussion, his second in 13 months.
⢠Minnesota Vikings defensive end Erasmus James was listed on yesterdayday's injury report with a shoulder injury, one day after reportedly getting into a fight with teammate Chester Taylor in the locker room.
Olympics
⢠It will cost sports fans up to $775 a seat to watch the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Officials organizing the Games announced ticket prices, saying their goal is to make sure people in all income brackets can enjoy some Olympic events.
Tennis
⢠Tennis officials are examining a document that lists professional matches considered to be suspicious, including some at Grand Slams, dating back to 2002.
