By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Don Stevens has signed off the air at the close of a season countless times in his 58-year broadcasting career. Hockey seasons, baseball seasons, soccer seasons, even pro tennis. Each time, there was the promise of what may lie ahead for the team the next season. But on Sunday evening, Stevens simply said goodbye to the radio listeners on WGR … [Read more...] about Stevens says a tearful goodbye to Amerks fans
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Early deficit too much to overcome as Amerks season comes to an end
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Whenever the Rochester Americans had truly needed to win during the season, whenever they had desperately need to earn a point, they somehow managed to find a way, even if it wasn’t always pretty. That ability to rise to the occasion is, after all, how they slithered into the Calder Cup playoffs on the regular season’s final day as the fifth seed in the … [Read more...] about Early deficit too much to overcome as Amerks season comes to an end
Monroe CC continues to roll
By PAUL GOTHAM CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. -- It was a play that led to an otherwise meaningless run. With one out in the fifth inning of a seven-run game, Braedon Reina (Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili) watched four pitches sail past him outside the strike zone. When the final offering of the at-bat went to the backstop, Reina alertly took advantage, rounded the bag at first … [Read more...] about Monroe CC continues to roll
SUNY Brockport Flag Football takes inaugural Empire 8 championship
Courtesy of GoBrockport.com BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The No. 2-seeded Brockport Flag Football team etched its name into the record books on Friday, defeating No. 4-seeded Elmira, 36-31, at Bob Boozer Field to capture the first-ever Empire 8 Flag Football Championship. In a high-stakes contest defined by explosive offense and opportunistic defense, the Golden Eagles overcame an … [Read more...] about SUNY Brockport Flag Football takes inaugural Empire 8 championship
Hilton’s Prince grabs No. 1 spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10
By PAUL GOTHAM There wasn't a phone booth for Preston Prince to change into a cape. That didn't keep the former Hilton Cadet standout from making a play worthy of comparison to the Man of Steel. With one out and runners on the corners in the fifth inning of a one-run game, Dallas Baptist's Brooks Sartain popped a bunt to the right side of the infield. Prince made … [Read more...] about Hilton’s Prince grabs No. 1 spot on SportsCenter’s Top 10