By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA There was very much a plan in place when the Buffalo Sabres decided Jiri Kulich should join the Rochester Americans for the Calder Cup playoffs instead of playing for his home country of Czechia in the World Championship. Even though Kulich spent most of the season in the NHL, the Sabres wanted their skilled young prospect to experience more of the … [Read more...] about Kulich delivers the dagger as Amerks take 2-0 series lead
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Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons
By PATRICK WALSH Seven McGee (East) has announced that he will attend the Atlanta Falcons rookie minicamp. McGee will attend the camp, looking to sign as an undrafted free agent. McGee spent last year with UAlbany, hauling in 47 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns. His best game came on September 28 against Maine, where McGee caught four passes for 72 yards and a pair … [Read more...] about Former East standout McGee gets chance with Atlanta Falcons
A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes Racetrack publicity/Pickin' Splinters Opening Day at Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, a rite of spring in the Finger Lakes Region since 1962, is set for Monday afternoon. Eight races are scheduled for the first day of the 64th season of racing at Finger Lakes. First-race post time is 1 p.m., with the highlight of the program coming in race seven, the … [Read more...] about A sign of spring: Horse racing returns to Finger Lakes
Tribunes take two from FLCC
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Brennan Hileman (Cincinnati, OH/St. Xavier) went the distance in Game 1, and host Monroe Community College Baseball completed a doubleheader sweep (6-1/6-3) of Finger Lakes CC in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) action, Thursday from Tribune Field. Hileman improved to 5-1 on the season. The redshirt freshman struck … [Read more...] about Tribunes take two from FLCC
Roberts Wesleyan to add women’s flag football
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Roberts Wesleyan University is proud to announce the launch of its new women's flag football team, set to begin competition in Spring 2026. As an NCAA emerging sport, flag football is rapidly gaining national momentum, and Roberts is proud to be among the first institutions in the region to offer athletic scholarships for the sport. Flag football's … [Read more...] about Roberts Wesleyan to add women’s flag football