By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA He had just been fired after 11 years at what had been a dream job, being the head coach at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. But before Seth Appert could really ask himself, "What now?", former Rochester Americans assistant coach John Wroblewski was providing an answer. Wroblewski, a head coach with the United States National Team Development Program (NTDP), … [Read more...] about New Amerks coach Appert ready for challenge of development while winning
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Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
By PAUL GOTHAM Danny Mendick (Pittsford Mendon/Monroe Community College) connected on his first home run of the 2020 Major League Baseball season in a 7-2 Chicago White Sox victory, Monday night. Mendick drilled a 1-1 offering from Rony Garcia down the left field line that landed just inside the foul pole. The blast was measured at 107.7 MPH off the bat. The home run was … [Read more...] about Mendick goes deep in White Sox win
Hawkes earns roster spot with Siena
By PAUL GOTHAM Former Aquinas Institute standout Jason Hawkes earned a spot on the Siena College roster as announced by the school on Friday. Hawkes will join former Li'l Irish teammate Jalen Pickett on the Saints. Hawkes had most recently played with Monroe Community College during the 2018-19 season. The 6-foot-5 forward started his college career at Daemen College in … [Read more...] about Hawkes earns roster spot with Siena
With transformed game, McCrea looks to take next step in career
By PAUL GOTHAM If Javon McCrea has anything to do with it, fans will need a double-take next time they see him on a basketball court. The former Newark High School and University at Buffalo star who dominated games from the post has worked on his perimeter game. With a pair of NBA workouts scheduled for the near future, McCrea will look to take the next step in his … [Read more...] about With transformed game, McCrea looks to take next step in career
BataviaBets boosts horse racing rewards in a big way
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA BataviaBets, the online wagering platform for Western Regional Off-Track Betting, is hardly the big fish in the advance deposit betting world. Xpressbet, TwinSpires, DRF Bets, NYRABets and TVG are among the many far more prominent entities. But in introducing a new bonus program that goes into effect on Saturday, Western OTB is going after some of the big … [Read more...] about BataviaBets boosts horse racing rewards in a big way