By PAUL GOTHAM More than two decades have passed since Darrell Barley played on the same courts as NBA veteran Clifford Robinson. The memories haven't faded. "He could put it on the floor; you couldn’t guard him inside," Barley said Tuesday by phone. "He could shoot better than you, so you just had a hope he had a long night. Most evenings, he didn’t miss." Robinson … [Read more...] about East’s Barley recalls the late Clifford Robinson
This Day in Red Wings History: Wings continue extra-inning domination, inch closer to post-season spot
By PAUL GOTHAM With four games remaining in the the 2006 International League season, the Rochester Red Wings cut their magic number to three for clinching a spot in the playoffs. And it took a familiar combination to do it. Terry Tiffee connected on a bases-loaded single in the 14th inning, and Rochester downed thruway rival, Buffalo 5-3 at Dunn Tire Park. Tiffee improved … [Read more...] about This Day in Red Wings History: Wings continue extra-inning domination, inch closer to post-season spot
Ziehl eyes WWBA World Championship in October
By PAUL GOTHAM Gage Ziehl's summer didn't go as planned (not that anything in the year 2020 has followed a script). A mild shoulder strain cut short his time with the Evoshield Canes North 16U squad. The Penfield Patriot star has since turned his attention to early October when he will suit up with the Canes 17U at the WWBA World Championship. "That's supposed to be a … [Read more...] about Ziehl eyes WWBA World Championship in October
Former AQ stars Hawkes and Pickett to reunite at Siena
By PAUL GOTHAM At first glance, the photo appears to be a tangle of hands and arms reaching for a ball. Taken in 2007 during a youth basketball tournament at Monroe Community College, the image represents one of the earliest pictures of Jason Hawkes and Jalen Pickett playing on a basketball court together. More than a decade later the paths of the former Aquinas duo will … [Read more...] about Former AQ stars Hawkes and Pickett to reunite at Siena
Orioles complete improbable run, win ICBL championship
By PAUL GOTHAM The journey from last to first is complete. Cellar dwellers since their first game of the regular season, the Orioles climbed to the top of the Interstate Collegiate Baseball League (ICBL) mountain, Thursday night. Maxx Countryman (Finger Lakes CC) started and hurled five innings to pick up the win. Troy Leibert (Niagara County CC) continued his post-season … [Read more...] about Orioles complete improbable run, win ICBL championship