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Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn

September 8, 2025 by Paul Gotham Leave a Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM Former East High standout Justus Ross-Simmons finished with five receptions including a pair of grabs for touchdowns as host Syracuse (1-1) rallied from 11 down to beat UConn, 27-20 in overtime on Saturday. On fourth-and-four from the 47-yard line, the senior wide receiver made an over-the-shoulder grab on a throw from teammate Steve Angeli for a 53-yard … [Read more...] about Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn

Pucko: The Ralph

September 8, 2025 by Bill Pucko Leave a Comment

As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box It was 1973.  A gallon of gasoline cost 39 cents.  The minimum wage was a buck sixty.  The Exorcist was the big movie.  All In the Family was number one on TV.  1973 was the year Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd appeared on the Billboard album chart, and stayed for another 740 straight weeks.  … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Ralph

Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule

September 5, 2025 by admin Leave a Comment

Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today their promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will continue to offer various ticket specials, promotional … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule

Long ball haunts Red Wings for second straight night

August 21, 2025 by Jonathan Skuza 1 Comment

BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings (20-27, 47-72) were bitten by the long ball for a second straight night as they fell to the Toledo Mud Hens (29-18, 68-54) 7-4 Wednesday night. ”It’s a tough one,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “It’s been our Achilles heel all year, where we have had leads and weren’t able to hang on to them.” Rochester … [Read more...] about Long ball haunts Red Wings for second straight night

Brynn King signs professional contract with adidas

July 17, 2025 by Steve Bradley Leave a Comment

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

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