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Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball wins first-ever section title
For the first time since 1978, Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball has won a section championship. After nine innings of action, the second-seeded Bulldogs prevailed over Hoosick Falls in Thursday's Class C final with a walk-off hit from Natalie Elble.
Ride of Silence to remember fallen bicyclists
The Ride of Silence to remember cyclists killed and seriously injured is a worldwide initiative for road safety and is making its 14th annual Capital Region appearance. NEWS10 tagging along with the group of cyclists just before they kicked off their more than 15-mile round trip bike ride to raise awareness along Central Avenue and Washington Ave. extension.
Bethlehem Wins First Sectional Title Since 1999 in an Extra-Inning Thriller
Troy, N.Y. — Two more sectional titles were up for grabs tonight on the diamond on Friday night. Game two's in the best-of-three series for both Class AA and AAA. The AA game first at The Joe and words can't describe how crazy this ending was between Bethlehem and Averill Park. The Eagles one win away from picking up their first title since 1999 and they got rolling right away.
Against All Odds: Saratoga Claims Class AAA Title with Statement Win Over Guilderland
Malta, N.Y. — Thursday was championship night on the softball diamond as all of Section II's six classes crowned a winner. Playoffs bring out the best in every team and for the Saratoga Blue Streaks, they proved that no matter what happens in the regular season, the underdog shouldn't be taken lightly.
Mikulski’s homer pushes Bethlehem baseball past Averill Park in game one
Joe Bruno Stadium played host to the beginning of two Section 2 baseball championship series on Thursday. The first matchup found the eight seed in Class AA, Averill Park, starting their title series with the two-seed, Bethlehem.
Albany spray pads opening for the season
Albany spray pads will open for the season at 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Hours will then be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week. The pads are located at Black Lives Matter Park, Lincoln Park, North Swan Street Park, Ridgefield Park, Rosemont Park, Sheridan Park, and Westland Hills Park.
Albany Academy Uses the Long Ball to Secure Class A Title
Troy, N.Y. — It was a big Wednesday night at the Joe. Two Sectional titles up for grabs, which included the Class A championship between top-seed La Salle and Albany Academy. Academy red-hot as of recent, and they got going right away. Two on for Nico Desanto in the...
LARRY LEDERMAN MEMORIAL
By Ken Weingartner, USTA — Throughout his career as a track announcer, Larry Lederman was known for the wit and wordplay that punctuated his race calls. Amateur driver Anthony Verruso remembers those moments well, but that is not what stands out for him when he recalls winning races at Freehold Raceway with Lederman in the booth.
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