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Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl championship with victory over Albany Firebirds
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Isaac Harker threw five touchdown passes — all to Duane Brown — and the Billings Outlaws won ArenaBowl XXXIII on Friday with a 46-41 victory over the Albany Firebirds at the American Dream Meadowlands. Harker and Brown connected on two touchdown passes in...
Despite Concerns, ArenaBowl XXXIII set to be Played this Friday in New Jersey
Albany, N.Y. — Well as the saying goes, where there's smoke, there's fire. But in this case, the Albany Firebirds are still going to New Jersey. The indoor football rumor mill was swirling all day on Wednesday, lots going on behind the scenes, but what we can confirm: ArenaBowl XXXIII at the American Dream Mall this Friday is a go. Firebirds Team President Jeff Levack and AFL officials confirming this championship game will take place no matter what.
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 12U Raiders Open Mid-Atlantic Regionals with a 2-0 Start
ALBANY, NY -- The 12U Raiders from Scotch Plains-Fanwood opened the 2024 Mid-Atlantic regional Tournament in Albany, NY with 2 wins on Thursday, July 18. In Game 1, the Raiders beat Guilderland NY 14-1, with pitchers Anthony Minyetty and Brayden Bates scattering four hits over five innings with 0 earned runs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At the plate, the Raiders had a total of 12 hits with Colin Craig, Will Sacchetti, and Brendan Klotz having three each. Other hits came from Marco Barretta, Lucas Blake, Cooper Simo, Anthony Kriznauski, Anthony Minyetty, and Brayden Bates. Joey...
Competitive Scrabble players find community at Albany tournament
Scrabble players from near and far convened in Albany for a tournament this month. WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports on some of the newbies and nationally-ranked players searching for a BINGO. Hundreds of letter tiles clack together in their pouches as the first players kicked off a five-day Fourth of...
Siena Water Polo Program Receives All-Academic Awards with Impressive GPAs
The Siena Water Polo program received the Team Academic Award and 12 All-Academic individual honors from the ACWPC for their academic achievements during the 2023-2024 school year. The team earned the Team Academic Award for maintaining a 3.32 cumulative GPA. Two freshmen, Catherine Williamson and Rebecca Currie, achieved a perfect...
Bond, Boroujerdi, and Shelukar Join Men’s Basketball Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's basketball team has announced the hiring of Jaylen Bond, Kian Boroujerdi, and Sanjit Shelukar for the 2024-25 season. Bond will serve as an assistant coach, Boroujerdi will serve as the team's director of basketball operations, and Shelukar joins as a graduate assistant.
43 Football Student-Athletes Named to Spring CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
RICHMOND – Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football has honored 713 student-athletes as members of the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 spring semester. In total, 43 members of the UAlbany football team were named to the list. New in the fall, the conference is now honoring student-athletes for...
Florida High School Baseball Players Shine in 2024 MLB Draft Recap
Florida high school baseball took center stage at the 2024 MLB Draft, with prominent players from the Sunshine State making waves despite some opting for college over signing bonuses. Kellon Lindsey, SS, Hardee: 1st Round, 23rd overall, Los Angeles Dodgers. Blake Larson, LHP, IMG Academy: Competitive Balance Rd. B, Chicago...
Men’s Soccer Announces 2024 Season Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany men's soccer team and head coach Trevor Gorman have officially released the 2024 season schedule. "We're all very excited for the 2024 season," said Gorman. "We've put together a fantastic schedule of good opponents that will challenge us week in and week out. Our non-conference schedule is filled with top-quality teams that will help prepare us for the intense competition of the America East. There are some great matchups coming to Casey Stadium and we can't wait to have our home fans out supporting us."
Big car show gearing up at Lebanon Valley Speedway
Verillo Motor Car is celebrating its 45th anniversary by putting on a huge car show at Lebanon Valley Speedway. It’s called Vettes at the Valley and it’s happening this Sunday, July 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Verillo, which is based in Clifton Park, says the show...
Florida's Board of Education will consider allowing high school athletes to be paid NIL deals
Florida’s education board is slated to decide Wednesday whether to allow high school athletes to be paid based on their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The Florida High School Athletic Association has already okayed the move. Now, it’s up to the State Board of Education. “I think what...
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