By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Harness racing's stars of tomorrow may very well be on display Wednesday when 2-year-old New York Sire Stakes filly trotters take center stage on opening night at Batavia Downs Gaming. The 13-race program features five divisions of the top-level sire stakes, each with a purse of more than $21,000. There also are four divisions of the New York-bred … [Read more...] about Bartlett among drivers in Wednesday’s Batavia Downs opener
July
Adirondack’s Simone, Oneonta’s Wasilnak Honored As PGCBL Week 7 Players of the Week
Courtesy of PGCBL.com Adirondack outfielder Joe Simone (Rider) was named Player of the Week and Oneonta left-hander Jason Wasilnak (St. John Fisher) was crowned Pitcher of the Week for Week 7 of the 2017 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) season, as announced by the league office on Monday afternoon. Simone pieced together an eye-popping week at the plate for … [Read more...] about Adirondack’s Simone, Oneonta’s Wasilnak Honored As PGCBL Week 7 Players of the Week
In minor league baseball, dealing with deadline is part of the business
BY CHUCKIE MAGGIO ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The news was about three hours old, but it was brand new information for Rochester Red Wings manager Mike Quade, who had been busy managing a ballgame. The Minnesota Twins, Rochester's parent club, are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire veteran pitcher Jaime Garcia from the Atlanta Braves. According to Buster Olney, the Twins will … [Read more...] about In minor league baseball, dealing with deadline is part of the business
Canisius signs Jonathan Sanks
Courtesy of GoGriffs.com Canisius head men's basketball coach Reggie Witherspoon announced today (July 6) that Jonathan Sanks (Warner Robins, Ga.) will join the Golden Griffins' roster for the 2017-18 season. Sanks spent last year at Spartanburg Methodist Junior College. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Sanks will be one of five newcomers on the Canisius roster … [Read more...] about Canisius signs Jonathan Sanks
Elmira’s Gilbert, Mohawk Valley’s McKinney Crowned PGCBL Week 6 Players of the Week
Courtesy of PGCBL.com The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) has crowned Elmira Pioneers catcher Marshall Gilbert (John A. Logan) the Player of the Week and Mohawk Valley DiamondDawgs right-hander Jonathan McKinney (Southern Union State C.C.) the Pitcher of the Week for the Week 6 of the 2017 season. Gilbert has continued to swing a red-hot bat for the Pios. … [Read more...] about Elmira’s Gilbert, Mohawk Valley’s McKinney Crowned PGCBL Week 6 Players of the Week