Capital Region Sports

Three members of the RPI Engineers' women's hockey program --- Marah Wagner, Ellie Kaiser, Taylor Larsen and Amanda Rampado --- joined 'The Drive' this week.

Three members of the RPI Engineers' men's hockey program --- Max Smolinski, Nick Strom and coach Dave Smith --- joined 'The Drive' this week.

Capital Region sports icon and legend Rodger Wyland won the Bill Schwanke Award this week which a very prestigious broadcasting award given to the top FCS play by play radio broadcaster.  It is named after Bill Schwanke the long time play by play radio voice of the Montana Grizzlies.  Th...

A number of famous athletes were born and raised here in the Capital Region. Here is one famous athlete from each of the 11 counties in the Capital District.

A legend of the Capital Region sports scene is set to be revived in the near future, as the Albany Firebirds are reportedly returning to the MVP Arena turf.

For years there has been a rule that protects referees and umpires from unruly coaches and players. Now a new rule implemented this year holds spectators and parents to the same standards. This means that fans can be tossed from games too.

In the latest in a long line of negative stories involving the Albany Empire, disgraced owner Antonio Brown has been accused of threating players with a gun.

Just after the turn of the 20th century, a new type of golf club was invented in Schenectady, NY that changed golf forever, but not before the club was banned.

From the Albany Patroons, to the Albany-Colonie Yankees and beyond, these ten incredible Capital Region sports collector's items could be yours right now.

In one of the greatest college basketball games in Capital Region history, Siena upset Ohio State in the 2009 NCAA Hoops Tournament. Relive it through these photos.

Antonio Brown, Super Bowl champion and son of Albany football legend Eddie Brown, is joining the 'family business' and joining the new Empire ownership group.

Here are seven famous football players and coaches who left their mark on the Capital Region, and followed that up with a Super Bowl title of their own.

The Tri-City ValleyCats are one of four independent baseball teams involved in a anti-trust lawsuit against Major League Baseball. Did the MLB go too far?

Sports fans in the Capital Region have been lucky enough to see a few championships over the years. Do you remember these ten stories of teams winning titles?

For two decades, the Tri-City ValleyCats welcomed future Houston Astros players to the Capital Region, and this group of ex-Cats just won the 2022 World Series.

The Albany River Rats called the Capital Region home for close to two decades, and had many memorable moments. Check out these shots from their 2004-05 season.

After months of reading and talking, I now consider myself a Capital Region sports fan. I learned these ten stories along the way, and want you to learn them now.

Ahead of their 2023 World Tour, the Savannah Bananas baseball team held a "mock draft" of cities they want to travel to. Did your Upstate NY city make the list?

These are the ten high schools in the Capital Region with the highest-rated athletics programs, giving young athletes the best chance to reach the NCAA.

Every athlete has a pre-game routine, and as part of that, they have a pre-game meal. These ten New York athletes, however, had meals that raised some eyebrows.

Few boxers were more dominant during their peak than Mike Tyson. Years before that, Tyson hit two major boxing milestones, both in the Capital Region.

A number of famous athletes were born and raised right here in the Capital Region. Here is one famous athlete from each of the 11 counties in the District.

Before he managed the Dodgers for 20 years, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame, this legend of the diamond struck out 25 playing for a Schenectady, NY team.

Less than a year after he resigned as head coach of the Union men's hockey team, Rick Bennett will be back behind the bench, this time, with a professional team.

One year after not signing a rookie contract with the New York Mets, Kumar Rocker will head to the Capital Region to get ready for the 2022 MLB Draft.

During the original run of the Albany Empire football team, Capital Region sports fans would pack Pearl Street for these wild pre-game block parties. Were you there?

After the resignation of Rick Bennett as head coach of the Union men's hockey team, the university has successfully conducted a search for his permanent successor.

Capital Region golfers Brayden Dock, and Tanner and Mason LaTorre, all took part in the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta, and here is how they did.

The World Series of Poker Circuit made its stop in Verona, New York last week, and out of more than 3,000 entrants, two local players won their Gold Rings.

A Twitter list ranked the 50 most beautiful sports venues on Earth, and New York state boasts multiple of the picturesque locations. Which ones made the list?