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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.
Apex Entertainment(R) and 110 Grill(R) Expand Sports Marketing Programs to Albany With College Basketball Legend
Siena College Basketball Coach Gerry McNamara Joins RAVentures' Roster of Athletes and Coaches Honored and Celebrated in Local Communities Across the Northeast. ALBANY, NY and WESTFORD, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 15, 2024 / Apex Entertainment®, a family entertainment destination for people of all ages, and 110 Grill®, the fastest growing allergy-friendly restaurant brand in the Northeast - with locations in Albany and Latham, NY - announce a new partnership with Siena College Basketball Coach Gerry McNamara. This new alliance marks the 14th relationship the brands have specially selected since 2021 to increase community connection in local markets.
Firebirds Hungry for Revenge, Excited for Opportunity to Win Another Title for the 518
Albany, N.Y. — Albany Firebirds fans, we're now just three days away from ArenaBowl XXXIII. Billings, Albany, #1 vs. #2 for all the marbles on Friday night. What a turn around it has been for Albany. From having their team terminated from the NAL in 2023, to being one of the last two teams remaining in the AFL's return season in 2024, championship football is back in the Capital Region.
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...
Morris Catholic Kennedy Brown Receives Division I Hoops Offer from Siena College Saints
Morris Catholic High School (N.J.) combo guard Kennedy Brown has earned an offer from Division I Siena College Saints Women’s basketball program, today she wrote on X. Additionally, the Jersey Gemz 5-foot-8 rising junior talent holds offers from D-1 Manhattan, Coppin State and Furman University, per her X account.
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...
UAlbany Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany Department of Athletics has announced the induction of four individuals and one team to the UAlbany Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The inductees represent a total of five of the Great Danes' varsity programs spanning the Division I and III eras.
Stevens Announced as a Capital District Sports Woman of the Year.
SCHENECTADY, NY – Russell Sage College graduate student Amy Stevens (Castle Creek, NY/Whitney Point has been named as one of the three collegiate award recipients for 2024 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year. Stevens, an All-American Field Hockey player, will be recognized at the Capital District...
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.
Two Individuals, Both Track Teams Earn USTFCCCA Academic Honors
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field teams were recognized both individually and as a program by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their accomplishments both on the course and in the classroom this season.
Five Things to Know About the 2024 Twin Bridges Championship
Ally Lutter is the Communications Coordinator for the Epson Tour. She majored in Broadcast Journalism at Penn State University and has a sports journalism certificate. The Epson Tour concludes its two-week Northeast stint at the Twin Bridges Championship in Albany, New York. The monumental 40th playing will take place at Pinehaven Country Club from July 19-21, with the winner earning $35,625. Here are five things to know about the 2024 Twin Bridges Championship:
Kate Ackerman Awarded Scholastic Honor by CDSWOY at Capital District Sports Women Gala
Kate Ackerman, a senior at Maple Hill High School, is recognized as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2024 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year group, excelling in bowling, cross country, and softball. Kate recorded a 211 average, a 300 high game, and a high...
Women’s Soccer Announces 2024 Season Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany women's soccer team and head coach Sade Ayinde have officially released the 2024 season schedule. "We cannot wait to get back competing this fall after adding ten new players to a strong returning group that is coming off a productive spring semester of growth," said Ayinde. "Our schedule features a lot of in-state competition, starting with an exhibition against Syracuse, a season opener against LIU, and finishing with Binghamton." The Great Danes start their season with exhibitions at home against Syracuse (Aug. 8) and Manhattan (Aug. 11) before the 2024 campaign officially kicks...
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...
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