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Simas will announce Gerry Rodeo for 17th time

GERRY, N.Y. – The Gerry Fire Department has always had the goal of making their pro rodeo “top notch” and that goal continues for the 81st consecutive year as Greg Simas, one of pro rodeo’s most skilled and experienced announcers, returns for the 17th year to guide fans though the ...

If a deer is to be called ‘America’s Deer’ …

Can any deer be called “America’s Deer”? That question has been on my mind since the editor of Deer and Deer Hunting magazine asked me six months ago to pick up an old story that had some brand-new and unexpected twists. The story is not so much about a certain buck as it is ...

US, Mexico, Canada advance to knock out rounds

As group play winds down at the World Cup, the biggest intrigue might not be who finishes first in a four-team group. It's who finishes third. Teams that are first and second in their groups move on automatically to the Round of 32. The United States, Canada and Mexico, co-hosts of the ...

Penguins’ GM waits his turn at No. 22

BUFFALO, N.Y. — At the 2025 NHL Draft, Pittsburgh was all over the place after missing the NHL playoffs, drafting three centers who all appear to be hits as of now. The Penguins returned to the postseason after a year's absence and General Manager Kyle Dubas was satisfied just waiting for ...

Struggles continue

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Jamestown’s struggles at home continued Thursday night. Batavia pounded out 20 hits and scored in every inning but one en route to a 15-5 seven-inning victory over the Tarp Skunks. The win raised the Muckdogs’ record to 13-5, one game in front of Jamestown (12-6), ...

Pirates homer past Mariners

PITTSBURGH — Brandon Lowe hit his team-leading 19th home run of the season and Henry Davis had a two-run blast as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Seattle Mariners 5-1 on Thursday. Lowe's homer was a solo shot off Bryce Miller with one out in the bottom of the first inning to open the ...