John Madden reportedly watched the Christmas Day documentary on his life, at home with family. Enjoyed it, and appreciated that so many people thought so highly of him. The Hall of Fame football coach, color commentator and video game headliner died three days later. Epilogs came fast, furious and universally glowing about the life and impact of this … [Read more...] about Pucko: On Being Iconic
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Lewis, Nwugwo, Quinn and Young nab top weekly honors
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Caleb Lewis posted a double-double including a career-high points to help Pittsford Mendon (9-0) stay undefeated with a win in its only outing last week. Phil Nwugwo averaged a double-double in a pair of wins as Victor (9-0) also remained unbeaten. Andrew Quinn averaged double figures in two Webster Thomas (5-3) victories, and Cordell Young … [Read more...] about Lewis, Nwugwo, Quinn and Young nab top weekly honors
Mendon boys breeze to ninth win
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nine days had passed since the Pittsford Mendon boys' basketball team took the court to face an opponent. Any chance the Vikings lost their edge during the layoff was quickly dismissed. Caleb Lewis scored 10 of his career-high 31 points in the first quarter, and London Hoyser connected on six 3-pointers for the game as Mendon defeated host … [Read more...] about Mendon boys breeze to ninth win
Montage Wealth Management Saturday Wrap: DeFisher’s career-high leads Williamson; Greece Odyssey’s Hunter, Philip combine for 63
BOYS PITTSFORD MENDON (9-0) 79 RUSH-HENRIETTA (5-3) 44 Caleb Lewis scored 10 of his career-high 31 points in the first quarter and London Hoyser connected on six 3-pointers for the game as Mendon defeated host Rush-Henrietta, 79-44, Saturday afternoon. READ MORE. RED CREEK (3-5) 42 LYONS (9-0) 70 JC Walker poured 13 of his game-high 28 points in the third quarter as Lyons … [Read more...] about Montage Wealth Management Saturday Wrap: DeFisher’s career-high leads Williamson; Greece Odyssey’s Hunter, Philip combine for 63
Looking a lot like his old self, Ruotsalaien helps Amerks upend Hartford
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA After making a splash as a newcomer to the Buffalo Sabres organization last season, life on the ice has been much more trying for Arttu Ruotsalainen this season. The promise he showed in 2020-21 with the Sabres and Amerks – 5 goals and an assist in 17 NHL games, 5-8-13 in 13 AHL games – faded over time. As did his NHL ice time. As did his stay in … [Read more...] about Looking a lot like his old self, Ruotsalaien helps Amerks upend Hartford