Capital Region Sports

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Ahead of his return to the Capital Region at the MVP Arena tomorrow night, here is the inside story behind the rise, and fall, of Tehoka Nanticoke in Albany.

In honor of Valentine's Day, let's all be curmudgeons for a moment. Here are five of the most unforgettable Capital Region sports heartbreaks.

After a long journey, and a transition to hockey in Switzerland, Capital Region national champion Daniel Carr will be playing in the Olympics for Team Canada.

From members of New York sports teams, to residents of the Capital Region and beyond, here are 25 Hall of Fame nominees from the past 25 years with ties to NY.

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.

Just one month after being re-named the MVP Arena, Albany's downtown sports venue is going to be very busy come the end of January.

On January 1, 2022, the Times Union Center changed its name for the first time since 2007, becoming the MVP Arena. With a new name, brings new signs everywhere.

In a year full of plenty of highs, and at least an equal amount of lows, here are the top ten sports moments in the Capital Region from 2021.

Winter sports season is here in the Capital Region, and each team needs your support. Here is how much a ticket in the door for each team will cost.

Sunday is for football and baseball, but also, for Halloween. If you're in a pinch, and want to represent your Capital Region fandom, here are ten costume ideas.