BY DAN GLICKMAN The Rochester Red Wings opened the 2026 season with an 8-7 road victory, using a five-run sixth inning and a bases-loaded walk in the ninth to beat the defending AAA champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Friday. The win is the first opening day victory for the Red Wings since 2019 and the first time in the Nationals era that the team has begun the season … [Read more...] about Red Wings open 2026 season with win in Jacksonville
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Brust reaches career milestone in MCC sweep
By PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Five days after completing a doubleheader sweep in the home opener, Monroe Community College baseball (8-4) followed a walk-off win in extra innings with a milestone victory in a twinbill sweep (2-1/11-3) of Cayuga Community College, Tuesday at Tribune Field. Aidan Gallagher (Hopewell Junction, N.Y./John Jay-East Fishkill HS) drew a … [Read more...] about Brust reaches career milestone in MCC sweep
Hat trick by Helenius powers Amerks past Hartford
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The role for Konsta Helenius has changed ever since linemate Isak Rosen was traded away two weeks ago by the soaring-toward-the-top Buffalo Sabres. “When I played with Rosie, Rosie was the goal-scorer and I was the passer,” Helenius said. “But I like to score goals too.” On Sunday, Helenius showed that he’s pretty good at it. The second-year … [Read more...] about Hat trick by Helenius powers Amerks past Hartford
Carr and Fears double-doubles lead Michigan State to 23rd Sweet 16
BY DYLAN O'LOUGHLIN BUFFALO, N.Y. --- Coen Carr finished with a game-high double-double of 21 points and 10 rebounds while Jeremy Fears Jr finished with a 12-point, 16-assist double-double to lead the No. 3 Michigan State Spartans to a 77-69 Round of 32 victory over the No. 6 Louisville Cardinals. Up five coming out of the locker room, Carr netted 14 points in the final 20 … [Read more...] about Carr and Fears double-doubles lead Michigan State to 23rd Sweet 16
Michigan flexes in second half; advances to Sweet 16
by TYLER HATHAWAY BUFFALO, N.Y-- Leading by six with under 15 minutes to go in the second half, top-seeded Michigan outscored Saint Louis 34-17 over the final 15 minutes to pull away and win 95-72 over the No. 9 seed Billikens in the Midwest Region Second Round at KeyBank Center on Saturday afternoon. "I'm glad that we're able to extend the season with this group," said … [Read more...] about Michigan flexes in second half; advances to Sweet 16