By KEVIN L. SMITH The Houston Rockets converted Rochester native Nate (Jeenathan) Williams to a two-way deal, according to NBA.com's transaction log. Williams' upgraded deal means he has a spot on Houston's roster and a guaranteed NBA salary. The former University at Buffalo standout will also split time between the Rockets and their G-League affiliate, the Rio Grande … [Read more...] about Rockets convert Jeenathan Williams to two-way deal
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NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Thomas Bryant put together impressive numbers in his Miami Heat preseason debut on Tuesday. In the Heat's 113-109 win over the Charlotte Hornets, Bryant finished with 15 points, 8 assists, 2 assists, a block and a steal. He was also 7-of-7 from the free-throw line. Bryant played for the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets last … [Read more...] about NBA Preseason Recap: Thomas Bryant impresses in Miami Heat debut
Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
January 1, 2022 It came in a simply worded email a couple of weeks ago. The Danielle Downey Golf Classic will not return in 2022. Named in honor of one of Rochester's golf heroes, the Downey Classic had a successful seven-year run at Brook Lea. The organizing committee chairman noted that, "We are somewhat saddened by what we feel may be the end of an era in … [Read more...] about Pucko: Replacing What We’ve Lost
Rochester-native George Mogridge shone in MLB on June 9th
By BILLY HEYEN Before Ruth and Gehrig, one of the New York Yankees' first standouts was left-handed pitcher George Mogridge, a native of Rochester, N.Y. who attended (and played baseball at) the University of Rochester. Mogridge had many shining moments in his MLB career, including a no-hitter, but it was on June 9th that he had some of his biggest … [Read more...] about Rochester-native George Mogridge shone in MLB on June 9th
Rochester-born Jim Poole recorded first save on May 18, 1991
By BILLY HEYEN Note: Biographical information comes from the Society of American Baseball Research’s comprehensive biography of Rochester-born Jim Poole, and statistical information comes from Baseball Reference. Jim Poole relieved in all 431 of his major league appearances, but the Rochester-born left-hander recorded only four saves. The first of those came on May 18, … [Read more...] about Rochester-born Jim Poole recorded first save on May 18, 1991