Thor, Mets can’t overcome early mistakes

Published: 04/21/2017 @ 04:00 am

Noah Syndergaard looked unhittable in the first inning Thursday night at Citi Field. He struck out the side on 14 pitches, flashing his 100-mph fastball. It looked like a long night ahead for the Phillies, but they scored three runs in the second inning and two runs in the third in a 6-4 victory, winning their first series against the... more

Pegula’s mantra to fix Buffalo Sabres inspiring but not convincing

Published: 04/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

Discipline, structure, communication, character. Call it “The Pegula Doctrine.’’ Terry Pegula, the likable gas tycoon with the means to own four professional sports teams in western New York and who means well, managed to string those powerful words together on five separate occasions during a 14-minute news conference Friday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Democrat & Chronicle: Read More more

Depleted Mets sputter in extra-inning loss

Published: 04/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Nationals and the Mets have exchanged the National League East title during the past three seasons and the two teams are the favorites in the division again in 2017. That increases the importance of their 19 matchups this season, the first of which required extra innings to decide Friday night’s game at Citi Field. In his first at-bat in... more

Yanks jump on Pirates miscues, but fall short

Published: 04/22/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Pirates committed three errors Friday night, but they were not undone by their defense. Unable to muster any offense as they were swept by the Cardinals in St. Louis, the Bucs powered their way to an early lead then took advantage of a critical seventh-inning error by Castro and beat the Yankees, 6-3, at PNC Park. With two outs... more

Walker, Conforto homers not enough for Mets vs. Nats

Published: 04/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Nationals won their seventh-consecutive game as Daniel Murphy hit a first inning grand slam and Ryan Zimmerman added a two-run shot as the Nationals topped the Mets. New York got home runs from Michael Conforto and Neil Walker. Zack Wheeler allowed the Murphy slam, then closed his start with six scoreless innings. Max Scherzer got the win, working eight... more

Ells, Montgomery not enough in Yanks’ loss

Published: 04/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

Yes, that’s the same Ivan Nova. Facing his former team for the first time, Nova put together the kind of performance he’s become known for since joining the Pirates, firing seven efficient innings and leading the Bucs to a 2-1 victory and series win over the Yankees on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. Yankees.com: Read More more

Maiorana: Buffalo Bills should avoid QB in first round

Published: 04/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

At the end of the 2016 season, it sure looked like the Buffalo Bills were done with quarterback Tyrod Taylor, and all signs seemed to be pointing toward his release in early March. Everything changed, of course, when two things happened: First, new coach Sean McDermott made a connection with Taylor while the player was doing rehab work at the... more

Rhinos score late to pull out 2-2 draw in home opener vs. Red Bulls II

Published: 04/24/2017 @ 04:00 am

Two parents were recently cited for leaving their three small children alone in Eastview Mall while they worked. The case led many people to ask what options are available for parents who find themselves in need of emergency child care. Crisis Nursery, on Genesee Park Boulevard, is one option. Democrat & Chronicle: Read More more

Bills have RB options on roster and in draft

Published: 04/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

If there’s a positive following the free agent loss of RB Mike Gillislee, it’s that there is a very strong running back class in this year’s draft and capable talent on Buffalo’s roster. In the wake of acquiring a fifth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft as compensation for the loss of RB Mike Gillislee to New England, Buffalo has... more

Former Phillies star Ryan Howard expected to play at Frontier Field this week

Published: 04/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

A former National League MVP is expected to be playing at Frontier Field this week. First baseman Ryan Howard, 37, who starred for the Philadelphia Phillies for 13 seasons, made his debut for Gwinnett Braves on Saturday and should be in the lineup when Atlanta’s top farm club faces the Rochester Red Wings for three games on Tuesday (6:35 p.m.),... more

Yankees just two games back in AL East

Published: 04/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

The New York Yankees started off the season at 1-4, but an undefeated week now finds them two games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the lead in the division. Continuing at home, the Bombers battled against the Chicago White Sox. The team was currently riding on a 7 game win streak, dating back to the week before. Up against... more

Uber unveils ridesharing partnership with Buffalo Bills and Sabres

Published: 04/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Beginning this summer, Western New Yorkers will have reliable, affordable and safe transportation options for attending sporting events and concerts. Pegula Sports and Entertainment today welcomes Uber as the official ridesharing partner of the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits. “As soon as ridesharing was legalized in New York State, we enthusiastically initiated discussions to become partners,” said Erica... more

Bills should find an ace in a deep draft for cornerbacks

Published: 04/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Stephon Gilmore wasn’t always the most popular player among Bills fans because the 2012 first-round draft pick too often left them wanting for more. Cornerback is a highly volatile and visible position in the NFL, and if you get beat a few times, which of course Gilmore did, those plays are typically noteworthy. And unless you’re offsetting the occasional bad... more

Late Wings homer spoils Ryan Howard’s trip to Frontier

Published: 04/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

Niko Goodrum’s two-run eighth inning homer led the Rochester Red Wings to a 5-4 win over the Gwinnett Braves Tuesday night at Frontier Field. The rally was needed because Ryan Howard, playing his second triple-A game with Gwinnett, gave the Braves a 4-3 lead in the top of the eighth with an RBI single. Howard went 1-4 with a strikeout... more

Gsellman struggles as Mets drop 5th straight

Published: 04/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Braves carried a six-game losing streak into Citi Field on Wednesday, while the Mets came into the night having lost four straight. Both streaks could not remain intact. In the end, Julio Teheran’s years-long mastery of the Mets trumped any more recent trends. The Braves starter held New York to two runs in 6 1/3 innings of an 8-2... more

Severino, Judge lead Yanks to win over Red Sox

Published: 04/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

Aaron Judge and Luis Severino emerged from the thick fog at Fenway Park to lift the Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Red Sox on Wednesday night in the first of 19 rivalry matchups this season. Celebrating his 25th birthday, Judge hammered a two-run homer in the top of the second inning in his first career at-bat at Fenway... more

Maiorana: Here’s what Buffalo Bills should do in first three rounds

Published: 04/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

Sean McDermott poked a little fun at himself the other day, saying he wasn’t exactly a flashy kind of guy. “I think if you go out in the parking lot and you look at my car and the type of car I drive, I think you’d see that I’m not into flash,” McDermott said with a smile referring to his... more

Harvey struggles as Mets lose game, Cespedes

Published: 04/28/2017 @ 04:00 am

Landing at LaGuardia Airport this week with a six-game losing streak in tow, the Braves needed something to jolt them out of their recent malaise — and quickly. The Mets gave it to them in the form of their own miserable week, which included a pair of defeats and the losses of their two biggest stars. Mets.com: Read More more

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