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When CHC Inc. and WinStar Farm’s Life Is Good crossed the finish line two lengths the best in Saturday’s 95th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney at Saratoga Race Course, it marked the fourth time Hall of Fame conditioner Todd Pletcher was awarded the trophy for the historic nine-furlong event for older horses. Photo: NYRA

Pletcher Grateful For Fourth G1 Whitney Victory

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wait in the Green Room of the White House with Bill Russell and other recipients of the 2010 Presidential Medal of Freedom before the award ceremony in the East Room, Feb. 15, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

Basketball Legend Bill Russell Dies at Age 88

Rockemperor became racing’s newest millionaire with a come-from-behind victory in Sunday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green going 1 3/8 miles over the inner turf at Saratoga Race Course. Rockemperor banked $137,500 in victory, which brought his overall bankroll to $1,134,904. Photo: NYRA

Rockemperor Achieves Millionaire Status Sunday

Stonestreet Stables’ dual Grade 1-winner Clairiere came home the best of four to once again defeat her familiar opponent, reigning Champion 3-Year-Old Filly Malathaat. Photo: NYRA

Clairiere Gets the Better of Malathaat in G2 Shuvee

81 grassroots golf organizations will receive a total of $750,000 in funding to further their efforts to engage underrepresented populations of the sport of Golf. These groups are being awarded with a grant in order to make the sport more welcome for all.

‘Make Golf Your Thing’ Initiative Seeks to Diversify Golf

On Saturday, June 11th, San Miguel Academy rowers placed 11th overall at the National Youth Championships in Sarasota, Florida after a fifth-place finish in the semi-final round. Photo: Frank Snyder

USRowing 2022 Youth National Championships

Poughkeepsie High School’s student athletes were given accolades and awards for their hard work in all types of sports from football to bowling during the annual Athletic Awards on June 8.

PHS Athletes Able to Shine On the Field and Off

In addition to breaking golf’s color line, Dr. Charlie Sifford Jr. won six Negro National Open titles, earned honors as one of the top 100 people in the First Century of Golf, and earned more than $1.2 million on the PGA TOUR and the Senior Tour. Photo: PGA Tour of America

How Charlie Sifford Broke Golf’s Color Barrier

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Charlie Sifford didn’t hesitate to explain why his late father, Dr. Charlie Sifford Jr., remains his hero. Sitting...

NFA Junior Headed to State Championships

By Aturo Santana NEWBURGH - NFA junior Aarav Shah competed in the OCIAA Boys Tennis Championships at Match Point in Goshen, NY. on May 18th...

At the May Dutchess County Legislature Board Meeting the Poughkeepsie High School boys varsity basketball team was recognized for its successful 2021-22 basketball season.

County Legislature Honors Boys Basketball Team

POUGHKEEPSIE - At the May Dutchess County Legislature Board Meeting the Poughkeepsie High School boys varsity basketball team was recognized for its successful 2021-22...

It has been 4 months and counting since WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and Houston native Brittney Griner was detained and taken into custody in Moscow, Russia.

Reclassifying the Detainment of Brittney Griner

By Grace Boteng Houston Forward Times It has been 4 months and counting since WNBA star, Olympic gold medalist, and Houston native Brittney Griner was detained...

Kiley Myers threw a complete game with just 69 pitches, with 52 strikes. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Marist Softball Season Comes to End

By Mike Ferraro BUFFALO – The Marist softball team had its season come to an end on Friday. The fifth-seeded Red Foxes fell to third-seeded...

Marist baseball rallied from behind early to take game two from Saint Peter’s by a final score of 11-4. Photo: Carlisle Stockton

Marist Wins Game Two Against Saint Peter’s

By Connor Hall POUGHKEEPSIE - Marist baseball rallied from behind early to take game two from Saint Peter’s by a final score of 11-4. Marist now...

Doubles action saw the Brewers open up a 1-0 lead as senior captain Melina Stavropoulos, pictured, and sophomore Sofie Shen battled to an 8-3 victory.

Vassar Brewers Tennis is Edged by Skidmore

By Amie Canfield ITHACA – Powered by a third-set tiebreaker win at one by Katherine Almquist, Skidmore College posted a 5-3 decision over Vassar College...

State University of New York at New Paltz’s Justin Ortiz. Photo: Natasia Plunkett

New Paltz Hawks Unable to Slow Down SUNY Cortland

By Jake Carapella ONEONTA – Unique circumstances forced a change of venue for Saturday afternoon’s doubleheader between the State University of New York at New...

The top-seeded Army West Point baseball team is on track to claim its fourth-straight Patriot League Championship after defeating No. 4 Holy Cross in a semifinal doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Johnson Stadium.

Championship Spot Secured For Army West Point

WEST POINT – The top-seeded Army West Point baseball team is on track to claim its fourth-straight Patriot League Championship after defeating No. 4...

The Army West Point women’s outdoor track and field team finished second at the 2022 Patriot League Outdoor Championships. The Black Knights recorded their second most points in 24 years.

Army Outdoor Track and Field Finishes Second

ANNAPOLIS, MD. – The Army West Point women’s outdoor track and field team finished second at the 2022 Patriot League Outdoor Championships. The Black...

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