By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure is hopeful it has found its post-Ironman Five core already, that beyond the promise of the 2021-22 squad there is a new crop of NCAA Tournament appearances starring this year’s newcomers. With five fifth-year decisions coming next offseason, however, Bona has been no less busy traveling to summer games and offering scholarships to the high … [Read more...] about Updated: Each of St. Bonaventure’s 2022 offers
Homer-happy RailRiders spoil Tomshaw’s debut
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders hit Matt Tomshaw hard in his Rochester Red Wings debut on Friday evening. Tomshaw, who signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday after being released by the Chicago White Sox organization, surrendered four home runs and seven earned runs before leaving with two outs in the fourth inning. The … [Read more...] about Homer-happy RailRiders spoil Tomshaw’s debut
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre no-hits Red Wings
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Adrian Sanchez's flare fell weakly on a hop to shortstop Andrew Velazquez, a fitting end to a night the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders pitching staff was nearly untouchable. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre righthanders Luis Gil, Reggie McClain and Stephen Ridings tossed the team's first no-hitter since 2006 in front of 3,828 elated fans at PNC Field on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Scranton/Wilkes-Barre no-hits Red Wings
Bona assistant Woodall takes role on Fordham staff; Bonnies to fill first assistant coaching vacancy since 2019
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure assistant coach Tray Woodall has accepted a position on Fordham head coach Kyle Neptune’s staff, multiple sources confirmed Wednesday. Woodall, a former University of Pittsburgh star who scored over 1,000 collegiate points, helped lead the Bonnies to 35 victories and an Atlantic 10 championship in his two seasons on the bench. He was widely … [Read more...] about Bona assistant Woodall takes role on Fordham staff; Bonnies to fill first assistant coaching vacancy since 2019
Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier felt his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 4, 1980 was meant to be. The Detroit Pistons had hastily mismanaged the Lanier era, letting All-NBA teammate Dave Bing walk after the 1974-75 season and failing to acquire any All-Stars to replace him. Detroit never made a conference final in the St. Bonaventure alumnus's nine full seasons there, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.