By STEVE BRADLEY ROCHESTER, N.Y. - At 5:55 on Tuesday, 50 minutes before the scheduled first pitch, Chris Wells began making his way through the Plymouth Avenue entrance and into ESL Ballpark like he has done so many times before. But this was no ordinary evening. Clad in his trademark Michael Restovich jersey that he received as a Christmas gift in 2003 and joined by … [Read more...] about Red Wings fan Chris Wells attends 1,000th consecutive game in Rochester
Former RIT men’s basketball coach Bob McVean inducted into BCANY Hall of Fame
By STEVE BRADLEY Bob McVean, who coached the Rochester Institute of Technology men’s basketball team for 40 years prior to his retirement in 2024, was inducted into the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) Hall of Fame earlier this month. McVean, who won 613 games at RIT and Eisenhower College, was honored on April 19 at Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls … [Read more...] about Former RIT men’s basketball coach Bob McVean inducted into BCANY Hall of Fame
Falleti, Notre Dame regroup to top Sherman, reach Class D semifinals
By STEVE BRADLEY CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – Three minutes and 29 seconds of basketball had been played in Saturday’s Class D Far West Regional when Notre Dame of Batavia’s Sofia Falleti walked toward the team bench after picking up her second personal foul. Falleti, who had not scored in the contest, could only sit, wait and watch as the Lady Irish fell behind Sherman, 6-5, … [Read more...] about Falleti, Notre Dame regroup to top Sherman, reach Class D semifinals
Late surge carries Keshequa to Class C2 crown
By STEVE BRADLEY CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – Junior guard Braelyn Isaman turned in a second consecutive MVP performance as the Keshequa girls' basketball team withstood a late charge from Oakfield-Alabama to secure a 49-43 victory and repeat as Section V Class C2 champions Saturday afternoon at Finger Lakes Community College. “She’s a wonderful player, I’m glad that she’s on my … [Read more...] about Late surge carries Keshequa to Class C2 crown
Brynn King signs professional contract with adidas
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Over the past few years Brynn King has adopted the phrase "bet on yourself" as her mantra. "It's kind of my motto," King said. "I wouldn't be where I am today if I did not bet on myself." King's belief in herself paid off again this summer as the record-breaking pole vaulter from Roberts Wesleyan University signed a four-year … [Read more...] about Brynn King signs professional contract with adidas