By CHUCKIE MAGGIO The Rochester Red Wings are notorious slow starters. They began last season 2-12, won just two of their first 10 games in 2019 and were swept after managing just four runs in their first three games of 2018. Rochester has not compiled a winning record in April since 2017, which was also its last winning season. The club is off to a more favorable start this … [Read more...] about Red Wings, off rare hot start, host Buffalo in home opener Tuesday
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Osunniyi entering NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Osun Osunniyi announced on Sunday that he is entering his name into the NBA Draft while maintaining the option to return to college for a fifth season. Osunniyi could return to St. Bonaventure, or transfer to another institution, if he withdraws his name from the NBA Draft pool by June 1- the NCAA's deadline for underclassmen and seniors with the option to … [Read more...] about Osunniyi entering NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility
Coulibaly enters transfer portal
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO St. Bonaventure big man Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is entering the transfer portal, Verbal Commits reported Wednesday. Coulibaly appeared in each of St. Bonaventure’s 33 games this season after transferring from Pittsburgh, producing 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the field. He tallied six or more points on 10 outings, … [Read more...] about Coulibaly enters transfer portal
NCAA: Participation in College Slam Championship made Adaway ineligible to play “COVID year” at St. Bonaventure
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO While none of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball seniors have announced their intentions for next season, Jalen Adaway indirectly made his decision to go pro official by participating in last Thursday’s College Slam Dunk Championship. Once athletes compete in all-star contests that include cash prizes, NCAA rules state, they waive their amateur status and … [Read more...] about NCAA: Participation in College Slam Championship made Adaway ineligible to play “COVID year” at St. Bonaventure
Red Wings season preview: Rochester expected to be more athletic, steal more bases
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Baseball’s back, the Rochester Red Wings insist. Last Friday’s Baseball’s Back Bash at Frontier Field was postponed due to inclement weather, an on-brand start to a Western New York April. The Red Wings are giving the event another shot on Tuesday, which will coincide with the team’s season opener in Toledo at 4:05 p.m. The 2021 Red Wings, who used a … [Read more...] about Red Wings season preview: Rochester expected to be more athletic, steal more bases