January 1, 2022 It came in a simply worded email a couple of weeks ago. The Danielle Downey Golf Classic will not return in 2022. Named in honor of one of Rochester's golf heroes, the Downey Classic had a successful seven-year run at Brook Lea. The organizing committee chairman noted that, "We are somewhat saddened by what we feel may be the end of an era in … [Read more...] about Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
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Quinn a little rusty in return, Amerks a little off in loss to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The Syracuse Crunch hadn’t played in 21 days due to postponements caused by COVID-19 protocols and the American Hockey League’s Christmas break. But you never would have known the Crunch had endured a three-week layoff based on the fast-paced, in-your-face game they played in defeating the Rochester Americans 2-1 on Wednesday night. Meanwhile, Amerks … [Read more...] about Quinn a little rusty in return, Amerks a little off in loss to Crunch
College basketball teams hold winning record after COVID-19 pause
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO No one is sure how St. Bonaventure will look when it returns from its COVID-19 pause on Saturday, but the sport is gaining precedent for long layoffs. The Bonnies will have waited 23 days between a blowout defeat to Virginia Tech in Charlotte and their revised Atlantic 10 opener against Saint Louis. Three games have been called off due to the slated opponent’s … [Read more...] about College basketball teams hold winning record after COVID-19 pause
Postponed St. Bonaventure-Fordham game rescheduled for Feb. 8
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Atlantic 10 announced Tuesday that St. Bonaventure men's basketball game against Fordham, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 8. The game will still be held at the Reilly Center at a time to be announced. The contest was postponed due to positive COVID-19 tests in the Fordham program. The Bonnies did not have a game … [Read more...] about Postponed St. Bonaventure-Fordham game rescheduled for Feb. 8
St. Bonaventure-Fordham postponed Wednesday; Bona-Saint Louis Saturday on as scheduled
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team's game against Fordham Wednesday night has been postponed, but the Bonnies appear set to return to action on Saturday against Saint Louis. While Bona's own COVID-19 issues postponed Sunday's game at Dayton, a source confirmed that the Bonnies would have been able to play Wednesday. Atlantic 10 rules require teams … [Read more...] about St. Bonaventure-Fordham postponed Wednesday; Bona-Saint Louis Saturday on as scheduled