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Local athletes to watch compete at the Olympics
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Summer Olympics are here with over 10,000 athletes from across the world gearing up to compete in Paris for the Olympic Games July 26-Aug. 11 and the Paralympics Aug. 28-Sept. 8. Here are five local athletes to look out for during competition after the opening...
Five Cornell alums headed to Paris for Olympics
Two-time state high school wrestling champion. Four-time NCAA champion. Four-time world champion. Entrepreneur. Husband, father of three, role model. And there’s one more title Kyle Dake ’13 would love to add to that long list: Olympic champion. However, a gold medal won’t be how he measures success when...
HABs Cayuga Lake, '73 Summer Jam, IC Olympics, X Ambassadors returned
Good morning and congratulations on making it through another week 🥳 It’s Friday so I’m spreading some local love your way later on in this newsletter. If you have any Finger Lakes moments you’d like to share, send me your best photos and a short passage to JMack@gannett.com so I can share the love...
Matt Tanner Wins Summer Nationals with ESS
DUNDEE, NY (July 26, 2024) — Matt Tanner won the ninth edition of the Summer Nationals Friday night at Outlaw Speedway with the Empire Super Sprints. Shawn Donath, Billy VanInwegen Jr, Jordan Thomas from 10th starting position, and Jonathan Preston rounded out the top five. Empire Super Sprints. 9th...
Racker Rivals Big Red charity game returns Saturday
ITHACA, N.Y. (WETM) – A special local charity game will celebrate a decade of giving back. (Photo Courtesy: @RackerAgency, Cornell Athletics) For the 10th time, Cornell University’s Hockey program will team up with the Racker Agency, helping local children with disabilities. This Saturday, the Racker Rivals Big Red charity game returns to Lynah Rink, with […]
Racker Rivals Returns To Lynah On July 27
ITHACA, N.Y. – The 10th annual Racker Rivals Big Red hockey game sponsored by Tompkins Financial will return to Lynah Rink on Saturday, July 27 with the game at 4 p.m. The Family and Friends Open Skate begins at 2:30 p.m. The annual game has raised over $1 million for the event in previous years. The Racker Rivals Big Red night is an exhibition hockey game featuring Cornell University men's and women's coaches, celebrities, and local community players to raise funds for individuals with disabilities in the Ithaca community. The Racker Rivals Big Red is FREE thanks to #ExcellusBlueCrossBlueShield. You...
First Responder Charity Softball Tournament to take place at Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) — On Saturday, July 27th, the Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management will be hosting their inaugural First Responder Charity Softball Tournament at Kostrinsky Field with games beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a home run derby, food, and raffle items to...
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