By BILLY HEYEN SYRACUSE, N.Y. — With 4:25 to go on Tuesday, Buffalo’s Dontay Caruthers heard the whistle after contesting Syracuse’s Tyus Battle’s jump shot. He sprinted down toward the other end of the floor in disbelief. That was his fifth foul, disqualification from a game about 90 minutes from his hometown in Rochester. But he’d also done enough to that point. He’d … [Read more...] about Rochester products Dontay Caruthers, Jeenathan Williams help Buffalo beat Syracuse, 71-59
Bishop Kearney comes back to beat Edison, 73-68, behind Blocker’s 23
By BILLY HEYEN ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Bishop Kearney came back from a halftime deficit to defeat Edison in a non-league matchup Wednesday, 73-68, at Edison High School. The Kings got off to a fast start behind two 3-pointers from Jamal Williams and three early buckets from Kidtrell Blocker. But the Inventors closed the first half on a 15-5 run, sparked by Alton Knight and … [Read more...] about Bishop Kearney comes back to beat Edison, 73-68, behind Blocker’s 23
Robinson, Szalkowski lead Aquinas to season-opening win in Carrier Dome
By BILLY HEYEN SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aquinas fell behind on Saturday after Monroe-Woodbury blocked a punt and brought it to the house. But the Lil’ Irish had the answer. On the first play of AQ’s second drive, Caron Robinson took a handoff and flew around the left side of the offensive line. His blockers created an edge for him, and he headed toward the AQ sideline. One Crusaders’ … [Read more...] about Robinson, Szalkowski lead Aquinas to season-opening win in Carrier Dome
Chris Bostick called up to major leagues for Miami
By BILLY HEYEN One day after being acquired by the Miami Marlins in a trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Aquinas alumnus Chris Bostick has been called up to the major leagues. After game one of a doubleheader today, the Marlins placed infielder Martin Prado on the 10-day disabled list and promoted Bostick, who had initially been assigned to Triple-A New Orleans. The … [Read more...] about Chris Bostick called up to major leagues for Miami
Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins
By BILLY HEYEN The Miami Marlins traded cash to acquire Chris Bostick on Sunday, per MLB Network. He's been added to the Marlins' 40-man roster, as well, per MLB.com. Bostick had been designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates after spending the majority of the season at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was an International League All Star earlier in the … [Read more...] about Report: Aquinas alum Chris Bostick traded to Miami Marlins