Camden shows grit in winning Class B-1 baseball title

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SECTIONAL CHAMPS — The Section III Class B-1 champion Camden baseball team poses for a team picture following its 11-9 win over Homer on Saturday at Camden Yards. The Blue Devils, who finished the season at 15-4 overall, won their fifth sectional baseball title and first since 2000.

CAMDEN — Breaking the ice. In his 17th season at the helm, Camden baseball head coach Jake Bates earned an elusive Section III title on Saturday as the second-seeded Blue Devils rallied twice early …

- HP edged by Skaneateles in Class B-2 final
  
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  SKANEATELES — The Holland Patent baseball team was on the cusp of a Section III Class B-2 title Saturday. The fifth seed Golden Knights were …
- Marcellus too much for Oneida in Class B softball final
  
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  MARCELLUS — The Oneida softball team scored first but Marcellus controlled virtually the entire game en route to a Section III Class B title …
- Sports agate — June 15, 2021
  
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  BASEBALL Section III Finals Saturday Class AA Baldwinsville 13, West Genesee 7 Class A CBA 2, Auburn 0 Class B-1 Camden 11, Homer 9 Homer 250 …
- Peterson, Smith lead Mets to 5-2 home win over Cubs
  
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  NEW YORK (AP) — David Peterson pitched one-hit ball over six innings for his first win in two months, and the New York Mets beat the Chicago …
- Jenny Lake and Chatelroll take features at Vernon Downs
  
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  VERNON — Jenny Lake, driven by Leon Baily, and Chaterlroll, driven by Frank Affrunti, went on to win the co-feature races at Vernon Downs on …

AP SPORTS

Trainer Baffert sues to get NY suspension lifted

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NEW YORK (AP) — Trainer Bob Baffert sued in federal court Monday in an effort to get his suspension by the New York Racing Association lifted. The NYRA suspended the Hall of Famer in mid-May after …

AP source: Rangers hiring Gallant as coach

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(AP) — Gerard Gallant is set to join one of hockey's oldest organizations instead of the NHL's newest franchise after reaching an agreement to coach the New York Rangers. Gallant and the Rangers …

AP source: WR Crowder agrees to renegotiated deal with Jets

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep him with the team through this season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said …

TVL HONORS — Rome Free Academy freshman Kayleana VanDeusen drives in this file photo from the 2021 season. She was named to the Tri-Valley League’s second team.

RFA pair named TVL girls golf all-stars

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Rome Free Academy freshman Evie Denton was named to the Tri-Valley League first team in girls golf. Fellow RFA freshman Kayleana VanDeusen was named to the second team. Also on the first team are …

Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2021

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UTICA — The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame will induct five new members in the fall. The Class of 2021 that will be honored on Sunday, Sept. 26 is NHL player Kevin Todd, WNBA player Brianna …

Sports agate — June 12, 2021

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BASEBALL Class AA Semifinals Thursday No. 1 Baldwinsville 8, 4-RFA 0 2-West Genesee 2, 3-C-NS 1 Final Saturday 2-West Genesee at 1-Baldwinsville, noon. Class A Semifinals Thursday 3-Auburn 3, …

Mets' deGrom pulled elbow issue, says not concerned

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NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings Friday night with right flexor tendinitis, but the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner said he isn't troubled by …

CHEERING ON THE ISLANDERS — Fans cheer after Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri scored a goal during the second period of Game 6 during an NHL second-round playoff series against the Bruins on Wednesday night in Uniondale.

‘New York Saints’ moniker catches on during Islanders run

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(AP) — Seth Tierney got chills hearing Islanders fans at a jam-packed Nassau Coliseum chant, “New York Saints! New York Saints!” By then, Tierney had figured out it wasn’t about the …

RUN AFTER THE CATCH — Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore carries the ball after catching a pass during an NFL football practice on May 27 in Florham Park, N.J.

Jets versatile rookie WR Moore impressing with each catch

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Elijah Moore has made catch after impressive catch this spring for the New York Jets, diverting some of the massive focus away from the guy throwing him the ball. That’s …

22 of 30 MLB teams relax COVID protocols, vaccine pace slows

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NEW YORK (AP) — Two additional Major League Baseball teams have been able to relax coronavirus protocols after reaching the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel, …

College Sports

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  (AP) — The College Football Playoff announced Thursday that it will consider expanding from four to 12 teams to settle the national …
- Boomer Sooner! Juarez leads Oklahoma past Florida State for fifth title
  
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  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Giselle Juarez re-emerged as the star pitcher Oklahoma needed to complement its high-powered offense, and now the Sooners …
- Retiring Desko confident SU men’s lax in good hands
  
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  SYRACUSE (AP) — Fraught with emotion at the start of his final news conference at Syracuse, retiring men’s lacrosse coach John Desko exuded …
- Longtime Syracuse men’s lacrosse coach Desko retiring
  
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  SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse men’s lacrosse coach John Desko, who built a Hall of Fame career as both a player and coach, announced his …
- Duke’s Scheyer ‘not afraid’ of test as Coach K’s successor
  
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  DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Jon Scheyer remembers handling the pressure of playing for a national championship or in front of hostile crowds in …
- Bush among first-timers up for College Hall of Fame
  
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  (AP) — Former Southern California star Reggie Bush, who had his Heisman Trophy victory in 2005 vacated for committing NCAA violations, is …

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Sports agate — June 11, 2021

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BASEBALL Thursday Baldwinsville 8, RFA 0 RFA 000 000 0 — 0 5 5 B’Ville 100 052 X — 8 10 0 W: Auclair. L: Campanaro. RBI: B’Ville: Girard, Branigan, Arvantides, Carner, Milburn. Auburn 3, …

Sports agate — June 10, 2021

Thursday, June 10

SOFTBALL Tuesday Holland Patent 7, General Brown 5 GB 203 000 0 — 5 8 1 HP 001 510 X — 7 6 0 W: Rossi. L: Ward. 2B: GB, Ward; HP, Koenig. BASEBALL Class AA Tuesday No. 2 West Genesee 11, No. …

Sports agate — June 9, 2021

Wednesday, June 9

BASEBALL Tuesday RFA 1, Liverpool 0, 8 inn. Liverpool 000 000 00 — 0 2 3 RFA 000 000 01 — 1 3 3 W: Brawdy L: Lapine 2B: RFA, Campanaro. 3B: RFA, Riley. RBI: RFA, DeLutis. Whitesboro 10, Carthage …

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Kenny Kudrewicz's Golf Tour

SIGNATURE HOLE — A shot looking down the fourth fairway at MV Golf and Event Center. The fourth hole is regarded as a signature hole because of the tee shot the player needs to hit in order to leave themselves with a good second shot to get on the green.

MV Golf and Event Center: A playable course for everybody

Saturday, September 26, 2020

(Nineteenth in a series) LITTLE FALLS — The final leg of the Rome Sentinel Golf Tour landed in my backyard, going all the way down to Little Falls to play my home course, MV Golf and Event Center; …

THENDARA GOLF PRO — Thendara Golf Club PGA professional Rich Chapman poses for a photo in front of the sign welcoming players to the club and the clubhouse.

Thendara Golf Club: A fair challenge

Saturday, September 19, 2020

(Eighteenth in a Series) THENDARA — The Rome Sentinel Golf Tour took a scenic ride up to Thendara this week to play Thendara Golf …

S IN THE GRASS — Bushes shaped like an “S” at Skenandoa Club Wednesday afternoon.

The Skenandoa Club: ‘A Great Place to Meet’

Saturday, September 12, 2020

(Seventeenth in a Series) CLINTON — The Rome Sentinel Golf Tour visited an exclusive club this week, the Skenandoa Club. “It’s a …

PATIO VIEW — The back deck of the Kanon Valley clubhouse overlooking the 10th tee on Wednesday morning.

Kanon Valley Country Club: Working back to glory days

Saturday, September 5, 2020

(Sixteenth in a Series) ONEIDA — The Rome Sentinel Golf Tour continued this week by taking a trip down to Oneida and visiting Kanon …

LINES ACROSS THE FAIRWAY —Power lines run across the fifth fairway at Casolwood Golf Course on Wednesday.

Casolwood Golf Course: Enjoyable for all players

Saturday, August 29, 2020

(Fifteenth in a Series) CANASTOTA — The Rome Sentinel Golf Tour took a trip to Canastota this week and visited Casolwood Golf …

GOLFING WITH TRAFFIC — Golfers tee off of the 16th hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club Wednesday morning with traffic moving westbound on the New York State Thruway in the background.

Hidden Valley Golf Club: An enjoyable course for all

Saturday, August 22, 2020

(Fourteenth in a Series) WHITESTOWN — The Rome Sentinel Golf Tour made the short trip to Whitestown this week to visit Hidden Valley …

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Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse

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Mets' Alonso claims MLB manipulating baseballs to harm FAs

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Bills GM Beane wins Jack Horrigan Award

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Jags S Cisco, a former SU standout, signs rookie deal

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Jets RB Coleman healthy with ‘a lot left in my tank’

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Isles eliminate Bruins, return to Stanley Cup semifinals

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Bucks blow big lead, then rally to edge Nets 86-83 in Game 3

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Lacey wins 42nd annual Kirkland Arts Center Run and Walk

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No. 4 seed Oneida beats top seed HP, moves on to Class B final

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HOLLAND PATENT — The Oneida offense came out strong and put up four in the top of the first and four …
Two HP tennis players finish second in C-1 tennis tourney

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Holland Patent boys tennis took home two second place finishes and a consolation win at the Utica Parkway …
HP moves on to Class B-2 baseball final

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Caden Briggs drove in the game-winner for Holland Patent to send the Golden Knights baseball team past …

Denver’s Jokic becomes lowest draft pick ever to win MVP

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DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic was selected with the 41st draft pick when he entered the NBA seven …
Bruins coach Cassidy fined $25,000 for criticizing refs

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BOSTON (AP) — The NHL fined Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy $25,000 on Tuesday for his criticism of …
Baffert, Medina Spirit owners sue Kentucky racing officials

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MLS to meet Mexican league counterparts in All-Star Game

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Pacers fire Bjorkgren as coach after first season

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Angels star OF Trout doesn’t have timetable for return

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Conventional divisions return for 2021-22 AHL season

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Baseball Hall delays induction to Sept 8. to allow crowd

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RFA Boys Lax Going to College

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HP softball moves to 15-0, Class B semifinals

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The Holland Patent softball team moved to a perfect 15-0 on the season and advanced to the Section …
Mays III, Swavely crowned Section III champs

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Rome Free Academy finished in a three-way tie for third at the Section III Class AA boys track …
Pillar, McKinney each homer twice as Mets rout Orioles 14-1

Thursday, June 10

BALTIMORE (AP) — Kevin Pillar and Billy McKinney each homered twice, and the New York Mets beat …