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Firebirds leadership "avoiding rumors and drama" as Week 3 game gets cancelled
Albany — The Albany Firebirds Week 3 matchup at MVP Arena has been cancelled, as visiting team Minnesota Myth "couldn't make the trip", according to Firebirds Team President Jeff Levack. Levack says tickets for the game, originally scheduled for Monday, May 13th, will be refunded. The matchup was originally...
South Glens Falls softball goes on the road and bests state-ranked Colonie
The Bulldogs are in the midst of a three-game road trip with Suburban Council foes that spans just four days. They picked up an impressive win in the second leg of the journey Thursday, taking down state-ranked Class AAA power Colonie, 6-4.
Speshock Charges From 12th To 1st At Albany-Saratoga
MALTA, NY – Jack Speshock charged from the 12th starting position on Friday night to victory in the 35-Modified feature event at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Matt Delorenzo finished in second with Jack Lehner, Mike Mahaney and Ryan McCartney completing the top five. (Full story to follow) Modified Feature (35...
Mom’s memory motivates Stillwater teen to run Mother-Lovin’ 5K race
Anthony Zazzaro, 16, of Stillwater won the Mother-Lovin’ 5K in 2023. His mother, Diane, was his motivation. At the time, she was dying of colon cancer. She had been diagnosed in 2021. Sadly, she passed away just three days later. Anthony is comforted knowing that his victory in her...
Bethlehem teen goes viral after March Madness hero Caitlin Clark signs her shoes
BETHLEHEM, NY (WRGB) — It’s now been over a month since Caitlin Clark and March Madness took center stage in Albany. But despite the time that has elapsed, there’s one fan whose special moment remains unforgotten... A Bethlehem High School sophomore who went viral across the internet...
Union men’s lax comes up short in NCAA tournament
A last-minute rally came up inches away and seconds short for the #12/9 Union College men's lacrosse team on Saturday afternoon in the second round of the NCAA Division III Tournament, falling to Stevenson University by a 12-11 score at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium.
SPOTTED: 15 for life game of Girls Lacrosse
The Shaker Blue Bison and Colonie Raiders Varsity Girls Lacrosse programs teamed with the 15 For Life Foundation to raise awareness and shed light on the importance of mental health The post SPOTTED: 15 for life game of Girls Lacrosse first appeared on Spotlight News.
Regardless of regular season success over Buffalo, FireWolves wary of Bandits’ championship culture
With the National Lacrosse League finals set to get underway Friday, May 17, the Albany FireWolves sit two wins away from a dream finish to the storybook journey they've been on, going from a 3-15, last-place finish in the 2022-'23 campaign, to potentially a league championship.
FireWolves Ready to go Toe-to-Toe with Defending Champ Bandits in NLL Championship Series
Albany, N.Y. — We are just over a week away from the Albany FireWolves competing in their first ever NLL Championship Series. From last place in 2023, to one of the last two teams standing in 2024, no one but the men inside that FireWolves locker room expected this kind of turn around.
Amar'e Marshall to return to UAlbany
Just because a player puts their name in the transfer portal, that doesn't mean they're as good as gone. The UAlbany men's basketball team landed an impact player in the portal on Thursday, and it just so happens he's one of their own.
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