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Rochester Red Wings outfielder James Wood has been named the International League Player of the Month for May. This marks the first time a Red Wing has received the honor since Jake Alu in September 2022. Wood, a top prospect in the Washington Nationals system, had an impressive month, leading the league with a .394 […]
The biggest upcoming fight in professional boxing was the bout between 27-year-old Jake Paul and 57-year-old Mike Tyson. The fight, originally scheduled for July 20, was set to be streamed on Netflix, and had captivated the entire boxing world. Unfortunately though, as of May 31, the fight has been postponed. Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike […]
Major League Baseball (MLB) has integrated the records of over 2,300 Negro Leagues players from 1920 to 1948 into its official statistics. This historic move follows nearly four years of research and a 2020 decision to recognize the Negro Leagues as Major League, addressing a long-standing oversight. The MLB’s new database honors legendary players like […]
The Rochester Red Wings, in collaboration with UR Medicine and the American Heart Association, have introduced the HeartSaver Hub Mobile Kiosk at Innovative Field, available until June 16, 2024. This kiosk, a first in New York State and one of only four in the U.S., provides hands-free CPR training. Visitors can engage in a brief […]
Rap star Sexyy Red is expanding her brand into the world of sports entertainment. The WWE confirmed that the St. Louis rapper will make her wrestling debut on “WWE NXT.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Sexyy Red put the wrestling world on notice that she intends to make a major impact in the ring. “I can’t […]
The U.S. Coast Guard in Rochester marked the start of Boating Safety Week with a safety event at the Port of Rochester, emphasizing the importance of life jackets and vessel readiness. The event, held on Sunday, included participation from other first responders who offered advice on boating safety and conducted vessel examinations. Senior Chief Petty […]
Planet Fitness is offering its High School Summer Pass program again this summer, providing free gym access to teens aged 14 to 19 across the United States and Canada including the 11 locations in the Rochester area. The program runs from June 1 through August 31. Parents of teens under 18 must sign a waiver […]
The Buffalo Bills are set to return to St. John Fisher University in Rochester for their annual training camp this summer, as announced by the team. The camp, which has been held at St. John Fisher almost every offseason since 2000, except for a break in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will […]
At a press conference held on May 13 at the Apollo Theater in New York, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul discussed their highly anticipated fight set for July 20. This eight-round professional bout, featuring two-minute rounds, will be streamed exclusively on Netflix from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, expressed […]
Buffalo opens the season with a home game against the Arizona Cardinals followed by a primetime Thursday night game against the Miami Dolphins. 2024 Preseason Schedule Week 1, Aug. 10: vs Chicago Bears | 1 p.m. Week 2, Aug. 17: at Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 p.m. Week 3: Aug. 24: vs Carolina Panthers | 1 […]