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Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today details for the team’s 2026-27 Home Opener presented by Seneca Park Zoo,featuring a pregame Roc the Block Party, Happy Hour, giveaways and more ahead of the Amerks’ season-opening matchup against the defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies on Friday, Oct. 2 at The Blue Cross Arena…

LeCroy wins 2026 IL Manager of the Year; Lipscomb and Morales named to All-Star Team

By Dan Glickman | September 27, 2026

Three Red Wings earned end-of-year award from the International League…

Rochester falls in AAA National Championship Game, 5-3

By Dan Glickman | September 27, 2026

The Red Wings fell 5-3 to the Oklahoma City Comets in 10 innings on Saturday, ending one of the best seasons in the team’s history just short of its first AAA title since 1971…

Big third quarter carries Brighton past Webster Thomas

By Paul Gotham | September 26, 2026

After their first three possessions of the game did nothing but contribute to the opposing point total, the Bruins took advantage of a turnover early in the third quarter and converted on three straight series…

Saturday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Pastorious hat trick leads Fillmore at home; Reagan scores lone goal for Warsaw in win

By Matt Hanes | September 26, 2026

Scores and recaps from Saturday’s Section V Girls’ Soccer action…

Saturday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Arber’s hat trick paces Bloomfield/Honeoye; Mucher nets as Fillmore stays unbeaten

By Robert Calhoun | September 26, 2026

Scores and recaps from Saturday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer action…

Connors & Ferris Saturday Football Wrap: Waterman leads Greece Athena with 112 yards and three touchdowns receiving; Wetherbee scores three touchdowns for Red Jacket

By Tom Alexander | September 26, 2026

Scores and game recaps from Saturday’s Section V Football action…

Midlakes puts on defensive clinic to shut out Waterloo

By Tom Alexander | September 26, 2026

Midlakes football forced eight turnovers and shut out Waterloo in their Homecoming game winning 19-0. This is the second time the Midlakes defense has shutout a team in two weeks…

Hilton overwhelms Irondequoit as Lipani ties Section V coaching record

By Kevin Oklobzija | September 26, 2026

It was mission accomplished for the Cadets (4-0) on Friday night. They scored touchdowns on their first six possessions, led 44-0 at halftime and cruised to a 58-7 victory over Irondequoit (2-2)…

Churchville-Chili rolls in the Battle of Chili

By Tyler Hathaway | September 25, 2026

Churchville-Chili (4-0) outscored rival Gates Chili (1-3) 28-7 over the final three quarters while forcing three turnovers as the Saints remained unbeaten…

Penfield outlasts Hilton, keeps unbeaten record intact

By Paul Gotham | September 25, 2026

A goal late in the first half provided the fuel needed, and Penfield boys’ soccer, ranked No. 19 NYSSWA Class AAA, went on to defeat Hilton, 2-0 in Monroe County Division I action, Friday night…

Connors & Ferris Friday Football Wrap: Cunningham-Walker connection paces Monroe; Pusateri posts four total touchdowns for Pittsford; Cal-Mum/LeRoy’s McClurg and Boop combine for 233 yards and four touchdowns

By Dylan O'Loughlin | September 25, 2026

Scores and recaps from Friday’s Section V Football action…

High School

Saturday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Pastorious hat trick leads Fillmore at home; Reagan scores lone goal for Warsaw in win

By Matt Hanes | September 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Saturday’s Section V Girls’ Soccer action…

Saturday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Arber’s hat trick paces Bloomfield/Honeoye; Mucher nets as Fillmore stays unbeaten

By Robert Calhoun | September 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and recaps from Saturday’s Section V Boys’ Soccer action…

Connors & Ferris Saturday Football Wrap: Waterman leads Greece Athena with 112 yards and three touchdowns receiving; Wetherbee scores three touchdowns for Red Jacket

By Tom Alexander | September 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Scores and game recaps from Saturday’s Section V Football action…

Midlakes puts on defensive clinic to shut out Waterloo

By Tom Alexander | September 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Midlakes football forced eight turnovers and shut out Waterloo in their Homecoming game winning 19-0. This is the second time the Midlakes defense has shutout a team in two weeks…

Hilton overwhelms Irondequoit as Lipani ties Section V coaching record

By Kevin Oklobzija | September 26, 2026 | 1 Comment

It was mission accomplished for the Cadets (4-0) on Friday night. They scored touchdowns on their first six possessions, led 44-0 at halftime and cruised to a 58-7 victory over Irondequoit (2-2)…

Churchville-Chili rolls in the Battle of Chili

By Tyler Hathaway | September 25, 2026 | 0 Comments

Churchville-Chili (4-0) outscored rival Gates Chili (1-3) 28-7 over the final three quarters while forcing three turnovers as the Saints remained unbeaten…

WNY Sports

Red Wings move closer to playoff berth with 3-1 win over Buffalo

By Dan Glickman | September 17, 2026

Red Wings recover from Tuesday loss, remain in playoff position with 12-4 win over Buffalo

By Dan Glickman | September 16, 2026

Amerks agree to terms with Bordeleau, Boyko

By admin | September 16, 2026

Red Wings finish home slate with 6-4 win, maintain first place position

By Dan Glickman | September 13, 2026

Bills

Chargers/Bills preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | September 24, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Bills are back at home this week after opening their brand new stadium with an explosive win over the Detroit Lions. Coming to town this week on a cross-country trip is the Los Angeles Chargers…

Lions/Bills preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | September 15, 2026 | 0 Comments

The Buffalo Bills opened their season with a dramatic shootout victory over the Houston Texans, and will return home this Thursday to open their brand new stadium against the Detroit Lions, who enter off a last-minute win of their own…

Bills/Texans Preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor

By Tyler Hathaway | September 10, 2026 | 0 Comments

The 2026 NFL season is finally underway, and the Buffalo Bills will begin their 67th NFL campaign when they travel to Texas to take on the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon…

Amerks to open 71st season Friday against Toronto

By admin | September 28, 2026 | 0 Comments

Amerks agree to terms with Bordeleau, Boyko

By admin | September 16, 2026 | 0 Comments

Rochester Americans General Manager Stacy Roest announced today that the team has signed forward Thomas Bordeleau and goaltender Talyn Boyko to one-year American Hockey League contracts for the 2026-27 season…

Sabres sign Polin to one-year contract

By admin | July 19, 2026 | 0 Comments

Polin, 27, completed his fourth season with the Colorado Avalanche organization in 2025-26, playing mostly with the Colorado Eagles of the AHL where he amassed 21 points (11+10) in 46 regular-season games before adding nine points in 17 playoff contests during Colorado’s run to the Western Conference Finals this past spring. He also appeared in four NHL games with the Avalanche…

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