By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Before Justify had even been draped with the viking poms blanket in the winner's circle at Pimlico Race Course, I vowed I'd be playing any logical contender in Belmont Stakes before I'd play the Derby and Preakness winner. Now, on the eve of the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, I'm not so sure I can follow through on that plan. Who's good enough … [Read more...] about Belmont picks: Sure, Justify can win, but so can a few others
Rupp hopes to show Wings, and Twins, he can help
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After spending the past three seasons in Major League Baseball, Cameron Rupp isn't ready to say Triple-A is his ceiling. He believes in his bat and in his glove. Now he's hoping to prove to the Minnesota Twins that they also should show faith in his skills. Rupp, 29, signed with the Twins on Tuesday, was assigned to Triple-A and made his Rochester … [Read more...] about Rupp hopes to show Wings, and Twins, he can help
Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Soccer had given Alex Harling a great run, first at Rush-Henrietta High School and then on a scholarship at NCAA Division II Roberts Wesleyan College. But when his collegiate career ended in 2014 and he finished his education, Harling headed out in the real world. "I had given up on the dream to play professionally," he said. He gave selling cars … [Read more...] about Harling remains Lancers ‘ironman’ on defense
Mercy’s Rizzo intends to help Lady Lancers now, the country in the future
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For now, Dori Rizzo is quite happy to be helping to change the fortunes of the Rochester Lady Lancers. In the future, however, she intends to help change the country and, in the process, the planet through a career in politics. Just 16, Rizzo is completing her junior year of high school at Our Lady of Mercy, with her senior season on the soccer pitch … [Read more...] about Mercy’s Rizzo intends to help Lady Lancers now, the country in the future
Isaac Kissi still provides the right Rx for the Lancers
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Isaac Kissi was supposed to be done playing competitive soccer seven years ago, when injuries wreaked havoc inside his left knee. But here he is at 31, still on the pitch, still powering his way into the box, still finding ways with his head and feet to put the ball in the net. "I'm trying to play as much as I can as long as these wheels hold up," … [Read more...] about Isaac Kissi still provides the right Rx for the Lancers