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GERRY, N.Y. — The Gerry Fire Department’s annual rodeo is being recognized nationwide as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in Colorado has just released the names of more than 200 pro cowboys and cowgirls from more than 30 states and Canada who have signed up for this 81st annual ...

Conlan named to Sporting News 1980s team

Shane Conlan played his final game for Penn State University in 1987, had a nine-year NFL career and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in December 2014. And, yet, he’s still making news for his gridiron greatness years later. The Frewsburg native and former Nittany ...

Batavia’s Woodley is PGCBL’s top pitcher

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League announced Tuesday that Batavia Muckdogs right-handed pitcher Eric Woodley (Arkansas Tech) has been named the Pitcher of the Year for the 2026 season. This summer for the champion Batavia Muckdogs, Woodley went 5-1 with a 1.67 ...

Muckdogs, Stallions take home PGCBL coaching staff honors

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Batavia Muckdogs and Saugerties Stallions are taking home the honors of being the Coaching Staff of the Year in their respective divisions as voted on by their peers. Previously named Coach of the Year, the award was rebranded as "Coaching Staff of the Year" for the 2026 season and expanded to include one honoree from each of the divisions. Coaches were only able to vote for a staff within their own division, and were not able to vote for themselves. The PGCBL champion Muckdogs' coaching staff took home the honors for the West Division. Head Coach Joey ...

Pirates add to bullpen at trade deadline

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a significant push to improve their beleaguered bullpen at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring a handful of relievers, most notably veteran right-hander Luke Weaver from the New York Mets. Pittsburgh, looking to end a decade-long playoff ...

Stebbins outduels Wonderling on Fan Appreciation Night

BUSTI, N.Y. — Mother Nature attempted to spoil the first August event of the season with late-evening rain showers, but Stateline Speedway successfully executed a “hurry-up” offense to beat the weather. The track crew efficiently pushed through a seven-division, 100-plus car program in ...