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
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Former Newark star Ben Cowles claimed by Cubs
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
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
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
Ernie Clement gets $4.6 million contract to avoid arbitration with Toronto Blue Jays
Brighton High School graduate and Toronto Blue Jays utilityman Ernie Clement will be getting a pay increase. Clement, coming off a historic postseason where he set a new playoff record for total hits, was one of several Blue Jays to sign new contracts to avoid arbitration ahead of last Thursday's deadline. The 29-year-old graduate of the University of Virginia will … [Read more...] about Ernie Clement gets $4.6 million contract to avoid arbitration with Toronto Blue Jays