by TYLER HATHAWAY The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder and Newark native Ben Cowles off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox, according to an announcement by the team. Cowles, who was a 10th-round selection by the New York Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft, is returning for another stint with the Cubs after the team traded for him back in July of 2024. He spent his 2025 … [Read more...] about Former Newark star Ben Cowles claimed by Cubs
Brighton’s Heininger among Section V Large School All-State selections
by TYLER HATHAWAY The NYSSWA announced its Big School Football All-State selections on Wednesday as well as the state Players of the Year. You can view the official release for Class AA here, and Class A here. Brighton senior linebacker Matthew Heininger was named to the Class A Defensive First team. Heininger, who was the Section V Class A1 Co-Defensive Player of the Year, … [Read more...] about Brighton’s Heininger among Section V Large School All-State selections
Lyons holds off Honeoye in clash of Class C powers
by TYLER HATHAWAY CANANDAIGUA, N.Y-- Two of the best Class C teams that Section V has to offer met Saturday afternoon at Finger Lakes Community College. Honeoye (No. 7 Class C NYSSWA) entered the matchup with a perfect 8-0 record, and a season removed from a 25-2 campaign that saw the Bulldogs reach the Class C state championship game. On the other end of the court, Lyons (No. … [Read more...] about Lyons holds off Honeoye in clash of Class C powers
Bills/Jaguars playoff preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
by TYLER HATHAWAY The Buffalo Bills will be competing in the playoffs for the seventh straight season. But unlike the previous five, the No. 6 seed Bills will be starting their playoff run on the road, heading south to face the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. The third-seeded Jaguars enter the contest red-hot, while Buffalo is coming off of an emotional yet emphatic win over … [Read more...] about Bills/Jaguars playoff preview: Three storylines, two keys to the game, one X-Factor
Fairport powers past Penfield in battle of unbeatens
by TYLER HATHAWAY FAIRPORT, N.Y-- With two undefeated teams, a standing room only gym, and a rivalry in the mix, it was bound to be an all-out battle when Fairport hosted Penfield. The two squads entered the contest with a combined record of 12-0, and average margin of victory of 27.8 points. The Red Raiders sat atop the Class AAA standings, while the Patriots were in … [Read more...] about Fairport powers past Penfield in battle of unbeatens