By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Michael Leone, the Rochester Americans first-year coach, admits he’s a little confused about some aspects of the American Hockey League. Namely, the video review system. “How can you review a shootout goal, but a breakaway in overtime can’t be reviewed?” Leone said. There were 7,322 fans at Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial on Friday night … [Read more...] about After further review, or not, Amerks fall in shootout to Phantoms
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Roberts wins NCAA Award of Excellence for a second consecutive year
Courtesy of RobertsRedHawks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Roberts Wesleyan University Athletic Department continues to make history for its work in the community. Roberts became the first three-time winner of the NCAA Division II Award of Excellence when the grand prize was announced on Friday morning at the NCAA Convention in Nashville. Roberts was one of 22 institutions … [Read more...] about Roberts wins NCAA Award of Excellence for a second consecutive year
Fitch named head coach of USA Men’s U16 National Team
By PAUL GOTHAM Fairport's Scott Fitch has been named head coach of the 2025 USA Men's U16 National Team as announced by USA Basketball. The team will compete in the 2025 FIBA U16 AmeriCup, June 2-8. "I always feel blessed every time I’m asked to be a part of it," said Fitch. "It’s something special. It’s something that very few people get to experience in their … [Read more...] about Fitch named head coach of USA Men’s U16 National Team
Brynn King records another first at Roberts Wesleyan
Courtesy of RobertsRedhawks.com ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan University pole vault standout Brynn King has made history again. King, a graduate student from The Woodlands, Texas, signed a major NIL (name, image, likeness) deal with adidas that she announced on Saturday morning, becoming the first college pole vaulter (male or female) to land an … [Read more...] about Brynn King records another first at Roberts Wesleyan
Council named USBWA National Player of the Week
Courtesy of GoBonnies.com INDIANAPOLIS - St. Bonaventure men's basketball senior Melvin Council Jr. continues to pick up accolades as he has earned distinction as one of the Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week selected by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Already honored as the Atlantic 10 Player of the Week, Council recorded 22.0 points, 6.0 … [Read more...] about Council named USBWA National Player of the Week