By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart has been dealing with an ankle injury for almost a month. The 6'8" Detroit Pistons center missed some time between the end of December and early January. Since his return in mid-January, Stewart has been battling the injury on and off. But that hasn't slowed Stewart down from playing well for the Pistons. The ex-McQuaid … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart battling through injury for Pistons
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Aiming to just be one of the boys, Levi enjoys his one-game stint with Amerks
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Devon Levi knew this trip to Rochester would be brief. The rookie goaltender would play in Saturday’s home game for the Rochester Americans against the Springfield Thunderbirds, then head back to Buffalo and accompany the Sabres on their three-game visit to California next week. But Levi didn’t want to be just some outsider joining the Amerks just so … [Read more...] about Aiming to just be one of the boys, Levi enjoys his one-game stint with Amerks
Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Eric Comrie is now in his ninth professional season, and over the previous two years filled the backup goaltending role with the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and then the Buffalo Sabres. But despite a resume that shows better than 250 games of pro experience, he’s more than willing to keep learning after a New Year’s Day demotion by the Sabres. Which may be … [Read more...] about Comrie finding his game as Amerks blank Phantoms 6-0
College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
By KEVIN L. SMITH (*Editor's Note: This is a recap of local former student-athletes competing for NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball programs. If any local players were missed, please send an email to KLSFreelancing@outlook.com) Dyaisha Fair has immortalized herself into a rare club that only a handful of women's basketball players have joined. The Rochester … [Read more...] about College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold