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Lehner Charges From 17th To End Albany-Saratoga Winless Drought
MALTA, NY – Who said there’s no passing on a dry, slick track?. Jack Lehner shot holes in that theory Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway. After starting 17th, he hugged the bottom like it was a security blanket and came away with his first victory of the season in the 35-lap NAPA Modifieds feature at the historic Malta track.
Baseball and Softball Training Academy Coming to Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ever watch Aaron Judge crack a fly ball to the Yankee Stadium short porch in right field and think to yourself, “hell, I could do that”? Well, it’s time to put up or shut up. A baseball and softball training academy that allows...
Ballston Spa Girls Relay Team Captures Gold
BALLSTON SPA — The Ballston Spa High School girls track and field relay team won the 4x100 in two events last week: the Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains and the Shen Invy in Clifton Park. At Loucks, their time of 48.14 was both the fastest this year in New York State and a new school record, according to Assistant Coach Matt Germann.
Patroons hold on for 128-124 win over Jackals
The Albany Patroons entered Friday with a record of 14-4 with five games to go, a game and a half back of the Frederick Flying Cows for first place in the Atlantic Northeast division. They looked to gain some ground Friday night against the Jamestown Jackals.
Bandits on brink of another championship
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The stage is set for a dynastic Saturday night in Banditland. Buffalo can claim back-to-back National Lacrosse League championships and the sixth professional indoor lacrosse title in franchise history with another victory on its home floor at KeyBank Center after winning 12-8 Game 1 of the best-of-three NLL Finals on Friday […]
This & That: Friesen Hot, Pauch Jr. at Albany, and More Notes – DTD Exclusive
Once again, the weather played havoc with racing in our area. The forecast looked dismal for racing but cleared so that Albany-Saratoga was able to complete their show on Friday night and Glen Ridge did so as well on Sunday. Adding to the weather problems, Fonda already had a track...
YMCA Introduces Pilot E-Sports Program in Saratoga
YMCA officials have recently launched a pilot E-Sports program in Saratoga, which officially began earlier this month. The program aims to engage children and teens in a safe, community-oriented environment. "The turnout was great, and we are working to spread the word to more community members," said Jennifer Kendrick, Director...
CBA baseball erupts in first frame to chase Colonie from Class AAA sectionals
The Christian Brothers Academy baseball team struck early and often in its opening round sectional matchup with Colonie Wednesday. The Brothers, garnering the No. 5 seed in the Class AAA tournament, unloaded for seven runs in the first inning, en route to a 13-1 road win over the fourth-seeded Raiders to advance to the sectional semifinals.
The New York Racing Association Creates Foundation
The New York Racing Association announced May 15 the creation of the NYRA Foundation, a philanthropic effort designed to raise funding and awareness for the work of non-profits, service providers, Thoroughbred aftercare groups, and charitable organizations connected to horse racing. Throughout its history, NYRA has dedicated significant resources and made...
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