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Despite depleted lineup, Rosen, Levi help Amerks blank Utica

January 23, 2026 by Kevin Oklobzija 4 Comments

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA No Konsta Helenius. No Zac Jones. No Jack Rathbone. Still no Vsevolod Komarov. And yet, no problem. Despite somewhat of a patchwork lineup, especially on defense where ECHL call-ups Aidan Fulp and Peter Tischke played big minutes and big roles, the Rochester Americans blanked the Utica Comets 3-0 on Friday night. Nikita Novokov, Isak Rosen and … [Read more...] about Despite depleted lineup, Rosen, Levi help Amerks blank Utica

Pickett finishes with 13 points in Denver win over Milwaukee

January 23, 2026 by Paul Gotham 1 Comment

By PAUL GOTHAM Rochester native Jalen Pickett (Aquinas) scored 13 points and handed out seven assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off a late rally to defeat the host Milwaukee Bucks, 102-100 in NBA action, Friday night. Making his ninth straight start and 13th overall of the season, Pickett connected five times from the floor including twice from behind the 3-point arc … [Read more...] about Pickett finishes with 13 points in Denver win over Milwaukee

Former Newark star Ben Cowles claimed by Cubs

January 15, 2026 by Tyler Hathaway Leave a Comment

by TYLER HATHAWAY The Chicago Cubs have claimed infielder and Newark native Ben Cowles off of waivers from the Chicago White Sox, according to an announcement by the team. Cowles, who was a 10th-round selection by the New York Yankees in the 2021 MLB Draft, is returning for another stint with the Cubs after the team traded for him back in July of 2024. He spent his 2025 … [Read more...] about Former Newark star Ben Cowles claimed by Cubs

Jones keeps piling up the points as Levi, Amerks blank Syracuse

January 14, 2026 by Kevin Oklobzija 5 Comments

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When the Buffalo Sabres told Zac Jones on Wednesday morning that he would be rejoining the Rochester Americans, he was hardly surprised. He can read a depth chart. He knew defenseman Michael Kesselring was nearly ready to play, which meant a roster move was very likely pending. “When you’ve been in pro hockey as long as I have, you kind of understand … [Read more...] about Jones keeps piling up the points as Levi, Amerks blank Syracuse

Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic; Wings alum Byron Buxton also to play

January 13, 2026 by Dan Glickman Leave a Comment

One of Rochester's own will represent the Red, White, and Blue in baseball's premier international tournament- and he'll be playing alongside a Rochester Red Wings alumnus. Brighton High School graduate Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays has joined Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, it was announced on Tuesday. The selection puts him on a team that already … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement joins Team USA for World Baseball Classic; Wings alum Byron Buxton also to play

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