By: Nicholas Wright HILTON, N.Y. - Home Crowds at LeBeau Stadium were already forming an hour and a half before kickoff, with diehard fans claiming their spots on the bleachers early, and the student section kept growing as the night went on. The Hilton Cadets (3-0) entered homecoming night looking to achieve a statement win over the visiting Irondequoit Eagles (2-1). Both backup quarterbacks from either side were in the game by the middle of the second, in an overwhelming

By: Mateo Ortiz For the first time in franchise history, the Rochester Red Wings faced off against a team outside of the International League as they faced the Oklahoma City Comets of the Pacific Coast League in the Triple-A National Championship Game on Saturday night in Las Vegas. After holding a 2-0 lead heading into the eighth inning, a late-game collapse by the bullpen would prove costly for the Red Wings and their hopes at their first national championship, as they woul

Photo credit: @RocRedWings on X By: Mateo Ortiz MEMPHIS, T.N. — The Rochester Red Wings went into game three of the International League Championship Series, looking to clinch their first International League title since 1997 against the Memphis Redbirds on Thursday night at AutoZone Park. A late-game comeback by the Red Wings and stellar work in the bullpen late would give the Red Wings a 3-2 win, as well as bring a AAA championship to the Flower City for the first time sinc

By: Mateo Ortiz MEMPHIS, T.N. — The Rochester Red Wings were looking to clinch their first International League title since 1997 on Wednesday night, as they faced the Memphis Redbirds at AutoZone Park in game two of the best-of-three series. A poor pitching performance by the Red Wings and a lack of offense early on would be the downfall for Rochester as they dropped game two to the Redbirds by a final score of 15-4. On the mound for the Red Wings was Issac Lyon, who posted a

By: Elias Vega-Diaz/Sports Writer MEMPHIS, T.N. -- Until this year, the last time the Rochester Red Wings set foot on a playoff field, one would have to look back to 2013, in their International League series against the then-Pawtucket Red Sox, where they lost three games to two in the opening round of the MiLB playoffs. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the International League second-half winner Red Wings took on the first-half winner Memphis Redbirds on the road at AutoZone Park fo

By: Ari Weiskopf Charli XCX’s Music, Fashion, Film tour officially began this week at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, with Underscores as her opening act. I was lucky enough to have scored tickets to this show, and I am so happy I had the opportunity to attend as a massive Charli XCX and Underscores fan. “Oblivion is Freedom” projected onto Charli XCX’s stage setup at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sep 11, 2026. (Photo: Ari Weiskopf) On July 24, 2026, Charli XCX released h

By: Mateo Ortiz The Rochester Knighthawks released their 2026/2027 schedule on Tuesday in anticipation of the team's seventh season in its current iteration. Their regular season will begin at home, as they host the Halifax Thunderbirds on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 7 pm. at the Blue Cross Arena. The Knighthawks last opened their season at home in 2025, when they defeated the Las Vegas Desert Dogs 14-12. The Knighthawks then have the next two weeks off before they take the floor o

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, NY - The last time the Rochester Red Wings were in the AAA baseball playoffs, the PlayStation 4 had not been released yet. That officially changed on Sunday afternoon as, for the first time since 2013, the Red Wings punched their ticket into the AAA playoffs. Center fielder Andrew Pickney trots the bases after a record-setting homer. Friday, May 29, 2026. (Photo: Ethan Bissinger/Rochester Red Wings) By defeating the Buffalo Bisons 15-8 on Sunday, Ro

David Premyslovsky/Staff Writer The Golden Eagles celebrate after an Anthony Vino (12) rushing touchdown, Sept. 19, 2026. (Photo Credit: @StokerPhotos/Brockport Athletics) BROCKPORT, N.Y.-- SUNY Brockport welcomed families and alumni from all over the country to Bob Boozer Field for Homecoming weekend 2026, as the Brockport Golden Eagles (1-1) took on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineers (1-1). The Golden Eagles totaled over 580 yards of offense as new startin

By: Matt Hanes SPENCERPORT, N.Y. – The Spencerport Rangers (0-1) entered their second straight home matchup at Ranger Field looking to seek vengeance after their first loss of the season against the Victor Blue Devils (1-0). The matchup was decided in the trenches as Victor was able to capitalize on a fatigued Spencerport defense in the second half, running their way to a 21-0 victory to start their season off with two straight wins. Both offenses started off the first half s

The Rochester Knighthawks announced on Friday that they have re-signed team captain Dan Coates to a one-year deal. The 39-year-old defenseman out of St. Catherines, Ontario, will be entering his 14th season in the National Lacrosse League. He has spent the previous five seasons with the Knighthawks, after spending his first eight seasons with the Colorado Mammoth. In 2026, he recorded 89 loose balls, caused 10 turnovers, and 8 blocked shots. Coates ranks third in franchise hi

By: Giselle Garcia Vazquez/Meteorology Writer BROCKPORT, N.Y. -- The autumnal equinox is just around the corner! The temperatures in Western New York will see a moderate decrease as the summer comes to a close. Friday will be relatively warm and sunny with a high nearing 70. Light winds of 5 to 10 mph will be present throughout the day, though are expected to settle for a quiet and peaceful night. Clouds are expected to move into the area for Saturday and Sunday, with chance

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester Knighthawks announced on Thursday that the teams' home opener will take place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at the Blue Cross Arena against the Halifax Thunderbirds. The home opener will kick off the Knighthawks seventh season in the National Lacrosse League, and the second under the ownership of the Seneca Nation. In their past six home openers, Rochester is 4-2, with the four wins all coming in the previous four seasons. In th

By: David Premyslovsky / Sports Writer Sophomore linebacker Nazhier Wilson was named to Sept. 15th's D3football.com Team of the Week of the 2026 Division III football season after he recorded 17 tackles and three quarterback hurries in Brockport's loss vs. Hobart on Saturday. Wilson is the first Golden Eagle to be named to the Team of the Week since K Zach McGowen in week nine of the 2025 season. Fresh off being named the Empire 8 Rookie of the Year in 2025, Wilson opened t

By: Joey Campbell / Sports Writer A sunny Saturday afternoon in Geneva, NY would be the setting for the (1-0) SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles Football Team for their second game of the season as they visited the (1-0) Hobart Statesmen. Brockport would fall 27-14 which was led by defensive back Zesean Dixon, who had 3 interceptions, led the team in tackles (13), and had the game-sealing touchdown. Brockport head coach Jason Mangone coaches his team on the sideline. September 12,

By: Mateo Ortiz ROCHESTER, NY - The Rochester Knighthawks announced on Wednesday that they have signed goaltender Drew Hutchison to a one-year deal, pending league approval. Hutchison was acquired by the Knighthawks on August 19, in a trade with the Halifax Thunderbirds that sent himself and defenseman Shonwahnonkon Thompson to Rochester, in exchange for defenseman Tyler Biles and goaltender Riley Hutchcraft. The former Thunderbirds netminder will be entering his fifth Nation

By: Joey Campbell BROCKPORT, N.Y.--- The SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles Football Team hosted the annual I90 Bowl against the Buffalo State Bengals, a series they have won nine out of the last ten times. Brockport continued on that trend by dismantling the Bengals 68-0. Blackout theme for Brockport fans packing out Bob Boozer Field on Sept. 3. 2026. (Photo: Nicole Bowland, Brockport Athletics/89.1 The Point) "Obviously in game 1 you are looking to execute as best as you can rega