By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Thierry Ngarambe created his Rochester's Keepers basketball events as a way to provide a safe environment for area athletes to display their talents. The All-Star Game he organized for Saturday, featuring high school and collegiate players, exceeded his expectations. "I knew they were gonna play hard," Ngarambe remarked, "but I didn't think they were gonna … [Read more...] about Area basketball players compete, put on show in Rochester’s Keepers All-Star Game
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Zippy Chippy, horse racing’s lovable loser, dies at age 31
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
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