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Britten Earns A Wild Win At Albany-Saratoga
MALTA, NY – If Peter Britten had been sitting at a poker table Friday night, he probably would have filled an inside straight. Everything fell into place for the popular Australian driver as he ran down leader Demetrios Drellos in traffic and came away with the victory in the 35-lap, caution-free NAPA Modifieds feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.
Watervliet HS basketball alumni fundraiser a success
More than 60 Watervliet High School basketball alumni hit the court for an ultimate reunion. With the girls playing first, followed by the boys, the stands were filled with fans. Longtime former girls coach, Gordie Johnson, also came out of retirement to lead one of the teams. The game was...
Albany Firebirds make triumphant return to Capital Region
Albany, NY (WRGB) — Arena football fans in the Capital Region were treated to an exciting season opener as the Albany Firebirds made their long-awaited return to Albany, facing off against the Orlando Predators at MVP Arena. After a tumultuous year that included headlines featuring Antonio Brown and the...
Albany Firewolves secure historic playoff victory at MVP Arena
Albany, NY (WRGB) — The Albany Firewolves made history with a resounding victory in their first-ever home playoff game at MVP Arena, defeating the Halifax Thunderbirds 9-3 and advancing to the Semifinals. After finishing last season with a 3-15 record, Albany entered postseason action as a number three seed...
Albany FireWolves win first-ever playoff game behind stellar showing from goalie Doug Jamieson
Albany's storybook season is still very much alive following a 9-3 win over the Halifax Thunderbirds in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs - the first postseason victory in the franchise's three-year history.
UAlbany football holds spring game; Gattuso speaks on passing of Amitral “AJ” Simon
UAlbany football raised the bar last year with its first-ever FCS playoffs semifinal appearance. The Great Danes held their annual spring game Friday night, offering a first look at the group Greg Gattuso will be rolling out in 2024.
Siena men rally to knockoff Marist in MAAC Tournament
It was a second half of redemption for Siena men’s lacrosse. The Saints rallied back after trailing by two goals at halftime to dethrone the defending MAAC champions, Marist, with a 12-9 win on Saturday night at Tenney Stadium, avenging last season’s defeat in the MAAC title game to the Red Foxes.
Albany FireWolves preparing to host playoff game; NLL Commissioner reacts
As the Albany FireWolves get ready to host a playoff game for the first time in franchise history, the commissioner of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) is impressed by such a dramatic turn-around from last season. The FireWolves went from a three-win team last year to the number three seed...
Men’s volleyball knocked out in NCAA semifinals, women’s golf qualifies for NCAA D-III Tournament and other news
NYU baseball played a four-game series against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY this weekend, winning all but one matchup. The Violets took game one 11-8 on Friday, fending off a late rally from the Engineers in the last two innings. Graduate student Connor Roggero scored NYU’s first run at the top of the second, followed by runs from sophomore Max Oliveira and senior Joe Cetale. NYU added two more runs at the top of the fourth through graduate student Dakota Barbet and Oliveira.
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