AUSTIN, Texas – The saying “everything is bigger in Texas,” certainly applies to Roberts Wesleyan University pole vault standout Brynn King. One year after setting the Division II women’s outdoor pole vault record in her home state, King broke the all-time collegiate outdoor record in women’s pole vault by soaring over the 4.75-meter bar (15-feet, 7-inches) in front of a … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan’s Brynn King Sets NCAA All-Time Outdoor Record For Women’s Pole Vault
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With 6th shutout, Levi in recent rare territory for an Amerks goalie
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The statistics for American Hockey League goaltenders paint a pretty vivid picture of just how well Devon Levi has played for the Rochester Americans. The second-year goalie ranks fifth in both goals-against average (2.21) and save percentage (.918), is tied for third in victories (23 in 35 appearances) and is ninth in minutes played (2029.20). But … [Read more...] about With 6th shutout, Levi in recent rare territory for an Amerks goalie
‘Mike Madness’: Former basketball official steps up in fight against Parkinson’s
By STEVE BRADLEY PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Mike Mooney tried his best not to draw attention to himself during the decade he worked as a high school and college basketball referee. Now, Mooney, is stepping into the spotlight for “Mike Madness,” a campaign to fight Parkinson’s disease, the condition that sidelined his officiating career. “I'll be honest with you, it's a little … [Read more...] about ‘Mike Madness’: Former basketball official steps up in fight against Parkinson’s
Ostlund stays hot as Amerks rally past Utica on ‘Bills Day’
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was Bills Day at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Sunday afternoon, the Rochester Americans’ annual salute to Western New York’s favorite NFL team. As they always have done on Bills Day, the Amerks again wore special football-style jerseys, this time with a newly designed moose logo – their mascot since the early 1980s – replacing the Buffalo … [Read more...] about Ostlund stays hot as Amerks rally past Utica on ‘Bills Day’
Amerks offense sputters in loss to Charlotte
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Just four weeks remain in the American Hockey League season, which means games are beginning to have a post-season feel. There’s little razzle-dazzle, because there’s little open ice. Teams don’t trade chances from opening faceoff to final buzzer because they’re trading body checks instead. A mistake in the first period can be the difference between … [Read more...] about Amerks offense sputters in loss to Charlotte