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Spotted In Saratoga! See The Pub Where Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy Spent Part of His Weekend
Dave Portnoy is the man who created the sports and pop culture blog Barstool Sports. Portnoy, also known as El Presidente, hosts the "One Bite" pizza review, the most famous pizza review on the planet. Most importantly Dave Portnoy is papa to Famous Miss Peaches, a young Pitbull Dave rescued earlier this year.
Halfmoon, N.Y. Edges Greylock in Extra Innings in Tourney Finale
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Halfmoon Aftershock 14-and-under travel softball team liked its time in the Steeple City so much, it decided to extend its visit. It liked North Adams even more after driving home with a first-place trophy. Halfmoon rallied for three runs in the bottom of the...
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.
Summer Breezes: July 18, 2024
Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer racing season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced offspring from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes highlights debuting 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, with links to their under-tack previews. To follow are the horses entered for Thursday at Saratoga:
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.
Saratoga Special July 17 Edition
Another week of horses, fun and July heat. It’s another week of races at Saratoga, and the third edition of The Saratoga Special is rolling. Including recaps of The Diana Stakes, Sanford Stakes, and additional recaps of weekend races. Issue 3 also features a previews of AP Smithwick, The...
The Albany Firebirds Have Their Sights Set On ArenaBowl 33
They were forged in fire and now they're headed to ArenaBowl 33! After this Saturday's win against the Selina Liberty, the Albany Firebirds punched their ticket to play for the AFL Championship against the Billings Outlaws in East Rutherford, NJ. The game will be played at American Dream which is part of the Meadowlands Sports Complex. Kick-off is set for 5:30pm!
Union College Hockey Coming to Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will welcome players and staff from the 2014 Union College Hockey men’s national championship team to Saratoga Race Course on Friday, July 19 in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their historic achievement. A meet-and-greet with team members will coincide with the first premium giveaway of the summer.
Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch returns for the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park
OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) — Belmont Stakes winner Dornoch and runner-up Mindframe are set to renew their rivalry when they return to racing for the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday. Mindframe, who finished a half-length behind Dornoch in the final leg of the Triple Crown on...
Hard to Handle – A.P. Smithwick Memorial Preview
Forty-four days ago, a foot abscess forced L’Imperator out of the entries for a Grade 1 steeplechase at Saratoga Race Course. And, chalking it up to bad luck and bad timing, trainer Arch Kingsley moved on. “I don’t get too happy or unhappy about things, or I try not...
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.
Tautvydas Kupstas ’23 inks professional deal in Europe
KEILA, Estonia – Skidmore College men’s basketball alumnus Tautvydas Kupstas ’23 has signed a professional contract with Keila Coolbet in Europe. The Keila Basket esindusmeeskond (first team) competes in both the Paf Estonian-Latvian Basketball League and the European North Basketball League. “The team plays in several leagues and competes against big teams from all over Europe,” Kupstas said in a recent team release. “The competition is high, and I believe that this is a good place to start my [professional] career. Every day I try to help the team to be better than yesterday and hopefully as a team we…
Horse Racing with Handicapper Eric Houghtaling
This week my guest is horse racing handicapper Eric Houghtaling. Join us as we take a look at the opening of the 2024 racing season at Saratoga Race Track. The attendance is off to a great start and the handle is up 18% in the early going. Eric looks ahead at the notable stake races, the Whitney and the Travers on August 24th. Eric gives handicapping tips while at the track, don't over bet and if you don't like the race don't be it. We also look at the ways the New York Racing Association is getting the younger generation interested in horses and a day at the track. Jockeys, Trainers and Owners we cover it all. So many ways to have fun this racing season at Saratoga all on Sporttalk!!!
Savvy Shopper McPeek Keeps Finding Top-Level Winners
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Minutes after trainer Kenny McPeek signed the $40,000 purchase ticket for a yearling filly sired by Fast Anna (Medaglia d'Oro) he told its breeder, Judy Hicks, that he would earn $1 million with her. Turns out that McPeek was right with his bold prediction about...
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