By TYLER HATHAWAY The preseason is the best opportunity for teams to get a good look at the players they just drafted in the latest NFL draft. Players who make good impressions in the time on the field given to them are usually rewarded with not only a roster spot, but playing time when the regular season comes. Rookie linebacker Dorian Williams made an impression and more … [Read more...] about Bills’ Dorian Williams impresses in rookie preseason debut
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Blankenhorn hits longest Rochester HR of year as Wings beat IronPigs, 4-1
BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Contrary to some forecasts, the rain stayed away from Innovative Field on Saturday. Instead, it was left fielder Travis Blankenhorn who brought the thunder in Rochester's 4-1 victory against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, hitting a 461-foot home run in the first for the longest round-tripper of the season by a Rochester hitter so far. "I … [Read more...] about Blankenhorn hits longest Rochester HR of year as Wings beat IronPigs, 4-1
Bob Lanier to be recognized at Coaches vs. Cancer® 716 Golf Classic
During the August 28th dinner reception, Coaches vs. Cancer (CVC) will honor former St. Bonaventure player and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Bob Lanier with the Jim Satalin Inspiration Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Coaches vs. Cancer program and raising funds for cancer awareness. The Jim Satalin Inspiration Award is named … [Read more...] about Bob Lanier to be recognized at Coaches vs. Cancer® 716 Golf Classic
Red Wings drop second in a row
BY JONATHAN SKUZA The Rochester Red Wings dropped their second game in a row to host Scranton Wilkes/Barre Railriders 8-1 Wednesday evening. Rochester has loss the opening two games of the series for the first time since May 4th when they dropped the first two games against Scranton Wilkes/Barre at home. The Rochester offense struggled in Wednesday’s contest only … [Read more...] about Red Wings drop second in a row
Adon tames Bulls
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Quality pitching is what helps good baseball teams win games. For the second night in a row, the Rochester Red Wings earned a victory behind a solid pitching performance as they defeated the Durham Bulls 5-1 Friday evening. “You can’t talk about this game without talking about the pitching,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “To … [Read more...] about Adon tames Bulls