Charlie Voelker
New York Mets’ Polar Bear Gets Beaned On Wrist; Forced From Game
Tuesday night in Atlanta, New York Mets first baseman, Pete Alonso hit his league leading 22nd home run of the season. While rounding the bases, the Home Run Derby champ yelled at Braves pitcher Bryce Elder.
Belmont Stakes Primes Horse Racing Fans For Saratoga
Saturday will be the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of horse racing's jewel, the Triple Crown. As the anticipation builds for fans to watch Forte battle Tapid Trice and National Treasure this weekend, the attention of many in the horse racing community has already begun to look north to Saratoga, horse racing's summer home.
Ex-New York Yankee Hurler Proclaims “I Am Not (A) Loser”
Last season, when New York Yankees' GM Brian Cashman traded with the St. Louis Cardinals for an injured Harrison Bader, some fans were up-in-arms. A quality left-handed starting pitcher for a guy on the injured list?
Buffalo Bills’s Hamlin Committed To Saving Lives, Just Like His
Buffalo Bills' safety Damar Hamlin knows the herculean effort and equipment that it took to save his life on the football field on that fateful night in December. Now Hamlin and his foundation are making sure that youth sports programs in several cities have the tools that they need to help save a life.
New York Yankee Legend’s Disease Battle Rages 82 Years Later
82 years ago, a debilitating disease took down one of the greatest Major League Baseball players of all-time at the young age of 38. Today, the baseball media world watches one of their own suffer at 29-years old with the same disease ALS, still with few answers.
Strawberry’s Addiction Struggles Were For All Of New York To See
Darryl Strawberry was one of the most talented baseball players to have played the game in the last 50 years. His smooth powerful swing launched home runs into the atmosphere with ease and even grace. However, his well-documented battles off the field took away any shot at being recognized as a Hall of Famer.
This Yankee’s Rehab Could Take Him Out Of New York
Injuries have piled up for the New York Yankees this season. However, Carlos Rodón, Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson are all getting closer to returning to the Major League roster. That leaves the question, which players will be going?
‘Kraken’ Sent Packin’ By New York Mets
The return to New York was short lived for Gary Sánchez. The former New York Yankees All Star catcher is looking for a new team, once again.
Aaron Rodgers Confesses Fandom For “Jersey Shore” Prior To Jets
The state of New Jersey would like to be known for its beautiful beaches that bring the Atlantic Ocean to life for millions each year. However, that wasn't the "Jersey Shore" that the New York Jets brand-new starting quarterback was referring to when he spoke to the media on Tuesday.
Sources: Hochul Plans To House Migrants At SUNY Albany & Buffalo
Reports came out Tuesday, that Governor Hochul plans to have up to 1500 migrants transported to various SUNY campuses throughout New York State. The plan is to house the migrants in the unoccupied dorms during the summer months. Then what?
Battle Of New York In NHL Will Be Played Outside In New Jersey?
Hockey fans constantly make jokes about the NHL and how they continually botch easy marketing opportunities. The league's television blackout rules, especially for fans that are paying for every available premium service that the NHL has to offer in the Capital District of New York, are comical.
Antonio Brown Hires High School Coach To Lead Albany Empire
Antonio Brown and the Albany Empire have hired the team's 3rd head coach, a little over a month into the season. At this rate, the Empire should have 9 different head coaches in 2023, maybe more.
Circus Far From Over With Albany Empire As Coach Walks Out
Few people around the Capital Region are surprised by the turmoil surrounding the Albany Empire and their lightning-rod owner, former NFL star Antonio Brown. This weekend was just another act under the big-top circus.
8th Giant Whale Dies On New York Beach Since January…Why?
Eight whales have died on New York beaches since January. Ten whales perished in the span of two months at the end of 2022. Today, another was added to the list on the beaches of Robert Moses State Park.
Kraken Poised To Invade New York…Again
The New York Mets have been struggling for offensive power, why wouldn't they add a proven Major League hitter with over 150 homer runs in the last 8 years, especially a catcher? Well, Mets' general manager Billy Eppler may want to consult his crosstown friend, Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman on this one.
Sunday Date Dims Excitement For This Year’s Albany Cup
The NCAA tournament doesn't have to be in town for a big-time college basketball atmosphere to pop-up in Albany. Eighteen times since 2001, the Siena Saints and the UAlbany Great Danes have matched up in men's basketball, resulting in some of the area's largest crowds of the season. So, why not find the best times and dates to encourage that excitement?
Antonio Brown Says He’ll Play For Albany Empire In Weeks
2023 has been a season of drama for the Albany Empire. However, the team's new lightning-rod owner may be making the best decision of his reign; getting on the field and playing.
Hochul Plans To Take Bite Out Of Shark Attacks In New York
Last summer, for about a three week period on New York's south shore beaches, ocean swimmers were on shark alert. Six victims were bitten during that time period in rather shallow water, on the white sands of Long Island. This year, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul says that the state parks are ready to take on the monsters of the deep.
“Closing Plan” Not A Good Sign For Upstate New York College
Since March of 2020, three dozen colleges across the United States have shuttered their doors, according to insidehighered.com. Now, signs are pointing to possible troubles for a small college in the Adirondacks.
A Lot Is New For This Week’s PGA Championship In Upstate New York
The classic Donald Ross designed golf course has hosted three of the world's premier golf championships; three U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup. Few golf courses in the can boast such a tournament resume and this year the layout will brand new for one of golf's four major championships.
Boone & Cashman Face Crucial Stretch For New York Yankees
Over the next two weeks, the New York Yankees will have faced the first-place Tampa Bay Rays for 4-games; the fourth-place Toronto Blue Jays for 4-more; and then the second-place Baltimore Orioles for a trio to cap off the two week run.
8-Year Old Flashes Gun On Upstate New York School Bus; Dad Busted
As fear of gun violence dominates conversations in school districts across the nation, an 8-year old child rattled a small upstate New York community by bringing a gun on his school bus.
Monday Night Football Kicks-Off With Rodgers vs Allen Showdown
Heading into the 54th season as the NFL's prime time television staple, Monday Night Football's first game of the 2023 season will feature two of New York's biggest stars.
Upstate New York College Makes Jump To Division I Athletics
The Dolphins will be swimming in tougher waters next season, as they will move their programs to the highest level of competition in the NCAA.
U.S. Navy Honors Veterans Enshrined In Cooperstown
It's one thing to be so good at baseball, that the player is enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. It's another thing, when that same player faced the challenge of serving in the United States military during wartime. The U.S. Navy decided those players were special.
New York’s Congressman ‘Pinocchio’ Set To Face Fed Charges
Telling the truth has not been characteristic revealed by rookie-Congressman George Santos in his short tenure in the United States House of Representatives. Despite being caught in dozens of lies from the campaign trail and on, Santos has continued to represent his New York constituents. That could be until now.
New York Baseball Legend To Throw First Pitch For TC ValleyCats
Former New York Mets and Yankees star, Darryl Strawberry will make his way to the Capital Region to speak about the dangers of drug abuse and addiction. Strawberry has written several books on addiction recovery.
Con-Man Swipes Over $544k From Upstate New York Business
Employee theft costs businesses across the United States over $50 billion each year. When you are running a business in a small town in upstate New York, you may not expect to be effected by such theft. That is a wrong assumption.
How The New York Mets Fix MLB’s “Worst Team Money Can Buy”
It is no secret that the New York Mets are struggling. After a little more than into the season, owner Steve Cohen is watching his $358 million team sit 6 games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East.
NFL Facing Discrimination Investigation In New York & California
The NFL may be about to face two of its toughest opponents. Accusations of racial discrimination and sexual harassment against one of the richest and most powerful sports leagues in the world came out on Thursday. The charges do not involve the 32 franchises, just the league.