By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier felt his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 4, 1980 was meant to be. The Detroit Pistons had hastily mismanaged the Lanier era, letting All-NBA teammate Dave Bing walk after the 1974-75 season and failing to acquire any All-Stars to replace him. Detroit never made a conference final in the St. Bonaventure alumnus's nine full seasons there, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.
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Red Wings score Sunday win in Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO After all that has gone wrong for the Rochester Red Wings in Syracuse this season, Sunday’s win served as a role reversal. The Red Wings scored first and batted 3-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Starting pitcher Sean Nolin provided 5.1 effective innings and surrendered just two runs to close a week Rochester began by allowing 18. Not only did … [Read more...] about Red Wings score Sunday win in Syracuse
Former Oklahoma State star Emma Broze leads Danielle Downey Classic after two rounds
BY TIM IRVING Emma Broze doesn't have a profile on the Symetra Tour website. She is one of France's top up and coming golfers. After four years at Oklahoma State, finishing 12th in the NCAA Championships her senior year, Broze joined the Women's All Pro Tour (like first round leader Riley Rennell). “I think spending four years there was great help because we played on … [Read more...] about Former Oklahoma State star Emma Broze leads Danielle Downey Classic after two rounds
Red Wings can’t overcome six-run first, three straight home runs in loss to Syracuse
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO A six-run first inning undid Tyler Eppler and the Rochester Red Wings on Friday night in Syracuse. Three straight Mets home runs in the fifth all but closed the door on another furious comeback attempt. Eppler, who allowed just 11 hits over his previous three outings, didn’t complete the first inning at NBT Bank Stadium. He allowed six runs on four hits … [Read more...] about Red Wings can’t overcome six-run first, three straight home runs in loss to Syracuse
Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players
BY TIM IRVING Symetra Tour life isn't easy and the pandemic didn't make it any better. Whenever possible, players like to have family and friends be a part of their careers. A couple of moms are taking that a step further. Lora Brooks is caddying for her daughter, Sierra, this summer. It helps with nerves, for both of them. "I had a hard time getting her out to … [Read more...] about Moms making tour life easier for Symetra Tour players