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Kate Fagan talks about her new book, “Hoop Muses: An Insider’s Guide to Pop Culture and the (Women’s) Game” at the Albany Book Festival at UAlbany on Saturday.

Kate Fagan’s lively ‘Hoop Muses’ retraces history of women’s basketball history — A Seat in the Bleachers

ALBANY — “Hoop Muses” is a blast. As a historical record of women’s basketball going back to 19th-century peach-basket days… Read more »

Union College women’s hockey coach Josh Sciba talks during the team’s media day Tuesday at Messa Rink.

Guaranteed a postseason berth, Union women’s hockey team still has plenty to prove — Opening Faceoff

For the first time since the program moved from Division III to Division I in 2003-04, the Union College women’s… Read more »

Stewart Friesen, left, is presented the winner's trophy by promoter Brett Deyo after his victory in the Fonda 200 Saturday at Fonda Speedway.

Friesen wins race at Fonda Speedway marred by wreck — Racing Around

FONDA – In a race marred by a major multi-car wreck, Stewart Friesen outdueled Matt Sheppard in the closing laps… Read more »

The Anders Mattson Golf All Stars 13u team is headed to the PGA Junior League nationals next month. (Photo provided)

Instruction pays off for Anders Mattson Golf All-Stars — Down The Fairway

Youth golfers in the Capital Region are receiving some of the best instruction available anywhere. A great example is all… Read more »

Schenectady Hall of Fame chairperson Bob Pezzano speaks with members of the media and the hall of fame prior to the 2023 Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Rivers Casino events center in Schenectady on Monday.

Schenectady

Spearheaded by Pezzano, Schenectady athletic hall of fame dinner continues to reflect pride, passion — A Seat In The Bleachers

SCHENECTADY — You don’t mess with the napkins. There’s a system to the napkins, a delicate balance. For the 25th… Read more »

Bruce Bacon, 71, is the longest-tenured bowler in the Towne Majors league at Towne Bowling Academy. He’s been a member of that strong league since 1979. (Photo provided)

Rotterdam-native Bacon an integral part of Towne Majors league — In The Pocket

Bruce Bacon worked as a design draftsman for both General Electric and New York State for 41 years, but he’s… Read more »

outdoor

Fun times at Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Rendezvous — Ramblin’ Outdoors

I spent last weekend in the New York’s High Peaks Region in Wilmington. The Hungry Trout Resort played host to… Read more »

A race car

Slosek earns modified win at Utica-Rome — Racing Around

Modified rookie Jeremy Slosek and Empire Super Sprint driver Matt Farnham were in the right place at the right time… Read more »

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club head pro Kevin Hughes is retiring after 40 years as a club pro. The Ballston Spa High School grad is the former president of the NENY PGA. (Photo provided)

Saratoga Golf & Polo Club head pro Hughes is ready for retirement — Down The Fairway

After 40 years of dedicated, dynamic and diverse service as a PGA club professional, Kevin Hughes is ready to step… Read more »

Laurie King LaDuke has improved dramatically over the last three seasons on the lanes after making a major change in her game. (Photo provided)

King LaDuke isn’t showing any signs of slowing down — In The Pocket

Editor’s note: Bob Weiner’s “In The Pocket” column will run every Saturday in print and online on Fridays this season…. Read more »