By PAUL GOTHAM Former East High standout Justus Ross-Simmons finished with five receptions including a pair of grabs for touchdowns as host Syracuse (1-1) rallied from 11 down to beat UConn, 27-20 in overtime on Saturday. On fourth-and-four from the 47-yard line, the senior wide receiver made an over-the-shoulder grab on a throw from teammate Steve Angeli for a 53-yard … [Read more...] about Ross-Simmons scores twice including game winner in Syracuse rally to beat UConn
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Pucko: The Ralph
As originally aired on The Rochester Press Box It was 1973. A gallon of gasoline cost 39 cents. The minimum wage was a buck sixty. The Exorcist was the big movie. All In the Family was number one on TV. 1973 was the year Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd appeared on the Billboard album chart, and stayed for another 740 straight weeks. … [Read more...] about Pucko: The Ralph
Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule
Courtesy of Amerks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Americans announced today their promotional schedule for the 2025-26 season, presented exclusively by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, featuring the return of several popular theme nights, Pregame Happy Hours, giveaways and more. As always, the Amerks will continue to offer various ticket specials, promotional … [Read more...] about Amerks announce 2025-26 promotional schedule
Long ball haunts Red Wings for second straight night
BY JONATHAN SKUZA ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings (20-27, 47-72) were bitten by the long ball for a second straight night as they fell to the Toledo Mud Hens (29-18, 68-54) 7-4 Wednesday night. ”It’s a tough one,” Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy said. “It’s been our Achilles heel all year, where we have had leads and weren’t able to hang on to them.” Rochester … [Read more...] about Long ball haunts Red Wings for second straight night
Looking back: The one time the American Legion World Series almost came to Rochester
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA For the first time ever, the New York State American Legion baseball tournament will be played in Monroe County. Volunteers from Greece Post 468 will see their countless hours of preparation come to fruition when more than a dozen games are played between Saturday and Wednesday at Rochester Institute of Technology, culminating in the crowning of a state … [Read more...] about Looking back: The one time the American Legion World Series almost came to Rochester