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An introduction to the Irish sport of Camogie in Utica
UTICA — The public is invited to learn a wee bit about the Irish sport of Camogie at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St. ICC intern Chloe Griffin from County Kerry Ireland will...
Bailey wins five at Vernon
Vernon, NY — Leading driver Leon Bailey drove five winners on the card, including a win in the $7,500 featured trot with War Of Will at Vernon Downs on Saturday (July 20). Galactic Storm (Truman Gale) led to the quarter in :28.1. Rock Solid Express (John MacDonald) took control heading down the backstretch, and was first to the half in :57.4. Northern Rein (Josh Kinney) was first to make a move going first-up heading around the final turn. Galactic Storm was first to three-quarters in 1:26.4.
Rome unites for World Series of Bocce after tornado, turning tragedy into community uplift
ROME, N.Y. — After a week filled with destruction and struggle for many in Rome, now neighbors in the city are coming together once again for the World Series of Bocce. At the beginning of the week, there was a lot of excitement surrounding this tournament as it is the fiftieth year of this series.
Frontera HBP destroys Utica protest, dump Blue Sox in extras
LITTLE FALLS, NY – The win almost didn’t happen on Friday night. The Utica Blue Sox were about to protest a count that would have put them on base. The game was allowed to continue, but the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs wanted to make sure any protest was squashed. They did with a game-winning hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded to defeat Utica, 3-2 in ten innings.
Forbes Shines, Triumphs In Thrilling Can Am Modified Feature
LA FARGEVILLE, N.Y. — Mother Nature was not a factor at the Can Am Speedway this past Friday night. Drivers in all five classes were happy to be back, along with a grandstand full of excited race fans. Cameron Black was looking for something good to happen in the...
Three-Peat: Matt Sheppard Earns Third ‘Richie Evans Remembered’ Win at Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – Three-peat. For the third consecutive year, Matt Sheppard topped the ‘Richie Evans Remembered 61’ at Utica-Rome Speedway. Sheppard’s win earned him a cool $6,100 payday for his 44th career Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco triumph. “This race...
TBT Pittsburgh Game 3 Live Doc: Top seed Stars of Storrs defeat Herkimer Originals 85-52 after slow start
Following wins by Penn State’s Happy Valley Hoopers and WVU’s Best Virginia, the Herkimer Originals are looking to break the trend of alumni team victories at The Basketball Tournament’s Pittsburgh Regional. UConn’s alumni team, the Stars of Storrs ranks as the top seed at the regional tournament...
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