CHICAGO WHITE SOX (7-6) 4 NEW YORK YANKEES (9-5) 1 NEW YORK, NY-- Avisail Garcia's three-run home run in the seventh inning propelled the White Sox over the Yankees, whose eight-game winning streak was snapped. Miguel Gonzalez lasted eight-and-one-third inning for the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and one walk. Luis Severino let up four runs (three earned) on three … [Read more...] about MLB Roundup: Wei-Yin Chen, Adam Duvall and Joe Panik
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Drumgoole, Irondequoit advance to final four
Gerald Drumgoole recorded a double-double and led three in double figures as the Irondequoit Eagles advanced to the New York state Class A final four with a convincing 65-41 victory over North Tonawanda in the Far West Regional played at Genesee Community College on Saturday. Drumgoole converted 12 of 13 free throws and finished with a game-high 21 points. The sophomore also … [Read more...] about Drumgoole, Irondequoit advance to final four
Dan Lunetta Named Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award Winner
Courtesy of MiLB.com ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Minor League Baseball announced today that it has selected Detroit Tigers Director of Minor League Operations Dan Lunetta as the recipient of the ninth annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award, presented to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. The award honors Bender as a long … [Read more...] about Dan Lunetta Named Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award Winner
For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
By PAUL GOTHAM Phil Valenti never pictured himself on a stage like Rupp Arena. Now he can't get it out of his mind. Valenti will lead Canisius into its 113th season when the Golden Griffins take the court Sunday night against the No. 2/4 Kentucky Wildcats. It's a chance for the Victor, New York native to seize an opportunity. "I never envisioned it," Valenti said … [Read more...] about For Valenti, leading Canisius is instinctual
Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona
By PAUL GOTHAM BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Tenth-year St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt didn't dance around the subject when it came to discussing playing time for graduate transfer Chinonso Obokoh. "You don’t bring in a transfer to sit him on the bench," Schmidt said during the recent Big 4 media day at the Key Bank Center. "Our expectation is he is ready to be a productive … [Read more...] about Obokoh brings rim protection to Bona