By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Zippy Chippy, the cantankerous yet lovable former racehorse who gained fame for what he couldn’t do rather than what he could, has died. His death was announced Saturday by Old Friends at Cabin Creek, the thoroughbred retirement stable in Greenfield Center near Saratoga Springs. Zippy Chippy was 31 by horse racing standards (all horses turn a year … [Read more...] about Zippy Chippy, horse racing’s lovable loser, dies at age 31
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Palacios debuts with four RBI as Red Wings defeat Bisons in extras
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Josh Palacios enjoyed his first game against his former team on Saturday. Palacios, the newest Rochester Red Wing, drove in four runs, including a three-run home run and the walk-off single, in his club debut. Rochester defeated Buffalo 11-10, in 10 innings. The 26-year-old played his last game as a Bison just six days ago; he was designated for assignment by … [Read more...] about Palacios debuts with four RBI as Red Wings defeat Bisons in extras
Red Wings walk off with Game 1 win, split doubleheader
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jake Noll stood at second base with outstretched arms, almost in disbelief that his fly ball found the right field grass. Luis García ran to Noll for an embrace as the second-year duo celebrated the Rochester Red Wings’ first victory over the Buffalo Bisons this season. Rochester found the answers it couldn’t muster Thursday night in Game 1 of Friday’s … [Read more...] about Red Wings walk off with Game 1 win, split doubleheader
Athena’s Lamb helps Rio Grande to G-League title
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Greece Athena standout Anthony Lamb scored 18 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help the Rio Grande Vipers to a 131-114 victory and a sweep of the 2022 NBA G-League finals. Lamb connected on 6-of-14 shooting from the floor including 4-of-9 from behind the 3-point arc. The 6-foot-6 forward scored four straight late in the third quarter to give Rio … [Read more...] about Athena’s Lamb helps Rio Grande to G-League title
Six-run fifth inning costs Red Wings against Buffalo
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Rochester Red Wings pitcher Cade Cavalli completed the first four innings with little difficulty on Thursday night, but did not record an out in the fifth. Reliever Jace Fry nearly bailed Cavalli out, striking out his first two batters, but allowed a grand slam to Buffalo Bisons infielder Samad Taylor in a full-count, two-out scenario. Rochester and Buffalo … [Read more...] about Six-run fifth inning costs Red Wings against Buffalo