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Albany edge rusher AJ Simon, a draft prospect, has died at 25
Albany pass rusher Amitral “AJ” Simon has died, the school announced Wednesday. He was 25. Simon was a first-team All-CAA defensive end who led Albany to the semifinals of the NCAA FCS playoffs in 2023. He had taken a pre-draft visit to New England last week and might...
Full Time Super DIRTcar Series Drivers also Regulars at Local Tracks
WEEDSPORT, NY – Before the Super DIRTcar Series returns to action on Memorial Day Weekend, Series competitors will begin their hunt for Big Block Modified Track Championships. Fans can see them chase titles weekly at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Brewerton Speedway, and Land of Legends Raceway. Weedsport Speedway will also hold...
Referees fight bias accusations from Albany’s top leaders
Some of Albany’s top leaders are questioning the integrity of local referees in high school sports. Now the refs aren’t letting those claims go unanswered. Common Council President Corey Ellis said during the April 4 meeting that referees were unfairly biased against the Green Tech Boys Basketball Team, which won the state championship last month. Ellis said something needs to be done as parents and families are getting upset.
Shen’s small-ball efforts lead to victory over Colonie in sectional championship rematch
Shenendehowa softball's experience shines through in its play. The Plainsmen do all the little things right, from strategic hitting, to running the base paths well, to playing sound defense. And they needed to excel in all those areas to get past Colonie Tuesday afternoon.
Morning Headlines with Andrew Waite of The Daily Gazette 4/16/24
WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Andrew Waite, News Columnist for The Daily Gazette, about legal proceedings against a Schenectady man accused of starving his 4-year-old daughter to death. A 2022 Siena College graduate, Alexander began his journalism career as a sports writer for Siena College's student paper The Promethean, and...
Women’s Lacrosse: Huskies capitalize on UAlbany opportunity in 15-10 victory
The women’s lacrosse team is officially on a roll and has created their longest winning streak of the season following a 15-10 triumph over UAlbany. It was a sweet Saturday afternoon victory for the Huskies as they put their sixth-straight win against Albany in the books. With six different scorers on the board and a consistent attacking pattern, the Huskies flew through the match.
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