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Bob Baffert, center, trainer of National Treasure, and jockey John Velazquez, left, help hoist the Woodlawn Vase after winning the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Baffert back from ban, wins Preakness with National Treasure after another horse euthanized

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert choked back tears and his voice cracked while he tried to juggle the conflicting feelings… Read more »

Loudonville’s William Helm made 14 saves to lead Duke men's lacrosse past Michigan in the NCAA tournament on Saturday at UAlbany. (Nat LeDonne/Duke Athletics)

Loudonville’s Helm one of the stars in Division I men’s lacrosse quarterfinals at UAlbany

ALBANY — Loudonville’s William Helm has played “home” before, but not with the stakes as high as they were Saturday. Helm,… Read more »

Staples are seen on the eyelid of Mage as he is groomed ahead of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

Mage’s Triple Crown bid ends after finishing third in Preakness

BALTIMORE (AP) — A half-mile into the Preakness, Mage’s Triple Crown chances were already in serious jeopardy. The Kentucky Derby-winning… Read more »

Guilderland’s Megan Swan wins the 200-meter dash at the Eddy Meet in Schenectady on Saturday at Schenectady High School.

Guilderland girls’ track continues impressive spring by winning Eddy Meet title in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — Kadija Sano was concise and quite accurate, too, concerning just how her Guilderland team has put together such… Read more »

Saratoga Springs' twin sisters McKinley Wheeler (l) won the 3,000-meter run, while Sheridan Wheeler (r) won the 1,500-meter run at the Eddy Meet on Saturday in Schenectady. The sisters, both committed to Iowa State, also helped the Blue Streaks to a first place finish and meet record in the 4 by 3,200-meter relay.

Saratoga Springs’ Wheeler twins are victorious in return to Eddy Meet in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY — On Sunday, Saratoga Springs’ twin sisters McKinley and Sheridan Wheeler will celebrate their 18th birthday. However, the seniors received… Read more »

National Treasure, right, with jockey John Velazquez, edges out Blazing Sevens, with jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., to win the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Bob Baffert’s National Treasure wins Preakness, hours after of his horses was euthanized

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert’s National Treasure won the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mage’s Triple Crown bid in the… Read more »

Niskayuna resident Tom McGinn of Mohawk Golf Club won the Tri-County Match Play Championship at Colonie G&CC last week for his first major title.

Down the Fairway: Niskayuna’s McGinn beats Simone in Tri-County Match Play

DOWN THE FAIRWAY – In an interesting battle between two Niskayuna residents during the first major amateur event of the… Read more »

University at Albany's Katie Pascale handles the ball next to Binghamton's Hayley Weltmer on March 26, 2022.

Sports Briefs: UAlbany’s Pascale named All-American for second straight year

SPORTS BRIEFS – UAlbany junior midfielder Katie Pascale earned honorable mention All-America honors from Inside Lacrosse recently. It’s the second… Read more »

Bob Baffert, trainer of Preakness Stakes entrant National Treasure, walks near the stables Friday ahead of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Horse trained by Bob Baffert euthanized on track after racing injury on Preakness undercard

BALTIMORE (AP) — A horse trained by Bob Baffert was euthanized on the track after going down with a left… Read more »

Preakness favorite Mage gets stitches for cut above eye, good to run in Triple Crown race

BALTIMORE (AP) — Preakness favorite Mage is good to go for the second race of the Triple Crown after bumping… Read more »

Section 2 baseball: Redick’s gem lifts Shenendehowa in Class AA quarterfinals

HIGH SCHOOLS – James Redick pitched a three-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as top-seeded Shenendehowa topped No. 8 Ballston Spa,… Read more »

Section 2 boys’ lacrosse: Shenendehowa rolls into semifinals

HIGH SCHOOLS – Shenendehowa cruised into the Section 2 Class A boys’ lacrosse semifinals on Friday, rolling to a 24-1… Read more »

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