By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA When Chris Taylor and Jason Botterill skated on the same line with the Rochester Americans 15 years ago, they played with care, accountability and professionalism every time they were on the ice. As the team's new head coach, Taylor hopes to rebuild that same pride-in-the-crest attitude during the upcoming American Hockey League season. Taylor was … [Read more...] about Taylor hired as Amerks coach
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Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?
By Dave Holcomb With the moves the Los Angeles Clippers have made in the last month, the question no longer remains whether the Clippers are the team to beat in Los Angeles, but whether they are the best team, on paper, in the entire Western Conference? Yes, the San Antonio Spurs will be there, again, this season. They always are. And don’t count out the Oklahoma City … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Clippers: Best in the West?
Carlino pitches lights out in Salt Cat win
By Alicia Daddario SYRACUSE, NY -- Syracuse Salt Cat pitcher Zach Carlino (Mt. Union) was feeling good and brought his A game in Tuesday's 7-0 win against the Niagara Power . Carlino's brilliant outing put him in a category all of his own, as he became the first Salt Cat to throw a complete game shutout in franchise history. The winning formula for the Salt Cats was … [Read more...] about Carlino pitches lights out in Salt Cat win