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Firebirds confident despite AFL’s shaky start
Three weeks into the Arena Football League schedule, the Albany Firebirds are sitting pretty in the standings at 2-0. As far as the league is concerned, that's a much different story. The league is on shaky ground, and while the Firebirds aren't the problem, they're feeling the effects.
BNL Baseball Highlights: Senior Night Tribute and Challenging Games Recap
The BNL Varsity Baseball team had challenging games on May 7th and 8th. On May 8th, BNL faced Waterford and lost 13-9 despite a late comeback attempt. Waterford secured an early lead, but BNL showed resilience. Key players included Kaleb Sweener, who hit a two-run homer, and Hunter Hughes, who performed well in batting.
The Abandoned Upstate New York Ballpark Where Legends Played
See photos below of an abandoned Heritage Park in Colonie before it was leveled in 2009. This one hurts. I can't lie. Anytime I see a place in the Capital Region left "abandoned," I'm naturally curious. But this one hurts because I grew up going to games here and even interned with the Albany-Colonie Yankees back in 1992. I was there - along with over 10,000 fans—when Ron Guidry made a rehab start for the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.
SPOTTED: Battle of The Undefeated boys tennis teams
The Bethlehem Boys Tennis Team took on Saratoga on Monday, April 23 as a battle of the undefeated in Section 2. The Eagles came out on top with a dominating 8-1 win. The post SPOTTED: Battle of The Undefeated boys tennis teams first appeared on Spotlight News.
Great Danes eyeing Irish after stifling Sacred Heart in NCAA Tournament play-in game
The University at Albany men's lacrosse team took down Sacred Heart, 13-7, at home on Wednesday night in the opening round of the NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship. The Great Danes advance to take on No. 1 overall seed Notre Dame Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in South Bend, Indiana.
Several Buffalo Bandits Nominated For Major Awards
The Buffalo Bandits are looking to win back-to-back NLL championships and several people were rewarded for their play this season. The Bandits announced that several Buffalo players were nominated for end-of-season awards. You can see all the nominees here. The Bandits will take on Albany in the NLL Championship best-of-three...
SPOTTED: Bison Roll over eagles in Girls flag football
The Shaker Blue Bison Flag Football team welcomed the Bethlehem Eagles at home on Tuesday April 23. The BlueBisons beat the Eagles 40-21. The post SPOTTED: Bison Roll over eagles in Girls flag football first appeared on Spotlight News.
Buffalo Bandits Fans: 10 Things To Do If You’re Going To Albany
This Friday, Albany, New York is transforming into Banditland. The reigning NLL champion Buffalo Bandits will be traveling east down the 90 to New York State’s Capital District for the first in a potential three game final series against the Albany FireWolves, the winner of which will claim the 2024 NLL title.
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