By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Ernie Clement admits this wait for his Major League Baseball playoff debut has already lasted way too long. The Toronto Blue Jays clinched the American League East Division title on Sunday and, in doing so, avoided the wild-card playoff round. But that also means waiting until Saturday to play Game 1 of the ALDS against the New York Yankees. “It’s … [Read more...] about Clement more than ready for MLB playoff debut against Yankees
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Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season
Courtesy of Amerks.com Rochester, N.Y. -- Don Stevens, the longtime Voice of the Rochester Americans and the longest tenured play-by-play broadcaster in the history of the American Hockey League, will return to the Blue Cross Arena press box named in his honor for one final season. Stevens will retire following the upcoming season, wrapping up a 40-year Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Amerks broadcaster Don Stevens to retire following 2025-26 season
Bryant inks one-year deal with Cleveland
by TYLER HATHAWAY Former Bishop Kearney standout and center Thomas Bryant has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Bryant makes the move after finishing last season as a key bench player on an Indiana Pacers team that was a game away from winning the NBA Finals. This is the sixth team Bryant will play for as … [Read more...] about Bryant inks one-year deal with Cleveland
Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn
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
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