By PETER MANCUSO Many young sports fans dream of playing in the ‘big game’ – getting the game-winning hit in game seven of the World Series, throwing the Lombardi-clinching touchdown pass in the Super Bowl or draining the three-pointer in the NBA championship game to win the title. The likelihood of that happening, though, is very small. Fortunately, those aren’t the only … [Read more...] about Eckl continues tradition of local referees officiating national gridiron games
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Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA A week ago, all was right with the world of the American Hockey League for the Rochester Americans. They were riding a six-game winning streak. Two of those wins came on home ice and, more impressively, four were on the road, including a pair of victories in Toronto, home of the North Division-leading Marlies. Ah, but my how quickly things can … [Read more...] about Lack of urgency costs Amerks dearly
Hilton High School to host NCAA wrestling match
By TYLER DIEDRICH/Courtesy of 13WHAM.com NCAA Division I wrestling action is coming to the Rochester area next month. Hilton High School will host a dual meet between Cornell and Binghamton, Friday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The two schools feature a total of five Hilton graduates. Yianni and Greg Diakomihalis, who combined to win nine New York state titles for the Cadets, … [Read more...] about Hilton High School to host NCAA wrestling match
Wall shines in homecoming as Penn State soars past RIT
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The tradition spans the generations of the Rochester Institute of Technology Corner Crew. When the starting lineups are announced, the fiercely loyal student section provides a boisterous “welcome,” if you will, to each visiting player, making sure they know their place. Even when a holiday break or spring break depletes the Corner Crew population, … [Read more...] about Wall shines in homecoming as Penn State soars past RIT
Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For Brandon Biro, it’s not a matter of if he will play in the National Hockey League, but when. His coach with the Rochester Americans, Seth Appert, is sure of it. And why wouldn’t Appert believe that? The third-year center is piling up points with crazy regularity, including a goal and an assist in Wednesday night’s 5-4 overtime victory over the … [Read more...] about Biro continues hot play as Amerks defeat Utica