By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The applause began as soon as fans saw Doug Miller make his way toward the scoring table and hand his substitution card to the fourth official. And then when referee Charles Murphy waved Miller onto the pitch, the crowd at Charlie Schiano Sr. Field at Marina Auto Stadium rose to provide the long-time Rochester Rhinos soccer hero a welcome to the stadium … [Read more...] about A storybook return for Doug Miller as Lancers win
Despite possession domination, Lady Lancers fall to Flash
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The roll was fun while it lasted for the Rochester Lady Lancers. Now the real work begins. Between June 9 and June 17, they rattled off three consecutive victories and vaulted to first place in the East Conference of United Women's Soccer. But unless you keep winning, unless you keep playing well and taking advantage of opportunities, first place can … [Read more...] about Despite possession domination, Lady Lancers fall to Flash
Granite’s 10th inning gamble was one bad beat
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ask anyone who has played Texas Hold 'Em: they've all had a hand that couldn't lose — and they lost. Bad beats, they're called. You're dealt pocket kings, two queens show up on the flop and a king comes out on the river. The full house has serious power. Until the player sitting across the table flips the other two queens. Sometimes the odds are … [Read more...] about Granite’s 10th inning gamble was one bad beat
Overseas adventures over, Barbuto stars for Lady Lancers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Brooke Barbuto knows soccer has been very good to her. Because she can dribble, shoot, anticipate, defend and battle exceptionally well, she was able to play professionally for the Western New York Flash, as well as in Iceland, Finland and Australia. Those playing adventures allowed her to then see even more of the world. She took advantage of her … [Read more...] about Overseas adventures over, Barbuto stars for Lady Lancers
Red Wings/RailRiders suspended by rain
Pickin' Splinters staff Rain washed out the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday afternoon after 3 1/2 innings had been played at Frontier Field. The game will resume on July 30, when Scranton/Wilkes-Barre comes back to town. The regularly scheduled game on July 30 will follow and will be seven innings. The RailRiders will have a 4-1 lead with the Red Wings coming to bat in … [Read more...] about Red Wings/RailRiders suspended by rain