By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The "never leave a game early" crowd gained a vocal member on April 9, 2011. That day was a high-water mark in a fun era of Rochester sports. The Red Wings had their home opener at Frontier Field while the Knighthawks hosted the bitter rival Buffalo Bandits at the Blue Cross Arena that night. First pitch was scheduled for 4:05, while opening faceoff was set … [Read more...] about Maggio: Red Wings are missed on would-be Opening Day
A look back at transfers in Mark Schmidt’s Bona tenure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Dion Wright was as bemused as the general public when Derrick Woods decided to transfer from St. Bonaventure after the 2015-16 season. "Wishing you the best of luck bro," Wright tweeted. "But you started in the A10 as a freshman doesn't get better than that!" The grass wasn’t greener for Woods, who was dismissed from Delaware in December 2017 for violating … [Read more...] about A look back at transfers in Mark Schmidt’s Bona tenure
Atlantic 10 seriously considering 20-game men’s basketball schedule
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Atlantic 10 Conference has been seriously discussing expanding its men's basketball conference schedule to 20 games for a year and a half now, league commissioner Bernadette McGlade said Tuesday. The A-10 would join leagues like the Atlantic Coast Conference, which switched to 20 games this past season, and the Big Ten Conference, which made the change … [Read more...] about Atlantic 10 seriously considering 20-game men’s basketball schedule
Red Wings donate 30,000 medical grade gloves to Monroe County
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings are taking proactive measures against the coronavirus. The Red Wings donated 30,000 medical grade gloves from their food and beverage department to Monroe County, sending the materials in a truck on Monday morning. The Wings had the large shipment in storage after receiving a reduced rate from a distributor last year. The county will … [Read more...] about Red Wings donate 30,000 medical grade gloves to Monroe County
Bonnies baseball history on what should have been Opening Day
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO For the first time since 1995, Major League Baseball's Opening Day is postponed, its start date in limbo due to the coronavirus pandemic. That season was delayed 23 days due to a players' strike that wiped out the 1994 World Series. The 2020 postponement threatens to loom longer. While MLB is paused, Mets and Red Sox fans commiserate over their ace pitchers … [Read more...] about Bonnies baseball history on what should have been Opening Day