By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant put together impressive numbers in his Miami Heat preseason debut on Tuesday. In the Heat's 113-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant finished with 15 points, 8 assists, 2 assists, a block and a steal. He was also 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Bryant played for the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets last … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
St. Bonaventure announces A-10 national TV schedule for men’s basketball team
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure University Athletics Department announced the Atlantic-10 national television schedule for the men's basketball team, along with its first match-up in the Legends Classic at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Bonnies will appear back-to-back weekends on A-10 ESPN Friday Night Showcase. The team will face Saint Joseph's on Jan. 26 … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure announces A-10 national TV schedule for men’s basketball team
Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
Brighton high school alumnus Ernie Clement recently tied for a unique Toronto Blue Jays batting average record. Currently a second baseman on the Blue Jays' roster, Clement's .444 batting average is tied for the highest in the franchise's history within a players' first 16 games with the team, according to Sportsnet Stats. Clement ties the record with Steve Braun, who played … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement matches Toronto Blue Jays batting average record
Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
By KEVIN L. SMITH Newark native Ben Cowles broke a record that hasn't been reached in over 15 years. On Thursday, Cowles was issued a walk to extend his on-base streak to 36 games for the Hudson Valley Renegades, a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Cowles' streak, which dates back to July 4 of this season, broke the Renegades' franchise record that was … [Read more...] about Newark’s Ben Cowles breaks on-base record with Class-A Hudson Valley
Spencerport alum Wengender named to Hermann Trophy watch list
By KEVIN L. SMITH Former Spencerport high school girls soccer star Leah Wengender was recently named to the Hermann Trophy watch list. Wengender is currently in her fifth season for the University at Buffalo (UB) women's soccer team. She is one of over 50 college women's soccer players named to the list. The Hermann Trophy is presented annually by the Missouri Athletic … [Read more...] about Spencerport alum Wengender named to Hermann Trophy watch list