7/23/08
Mohawks' Feit is East Division Pitcher of Week
Amsterdam Mohawks pitcher Josh Feit (Brown) was named Eastern Division Pitcher of the Week by the New York Collegiate...
Mohawks lose ground in East
By TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff The Amsterdam Mohawks fell three games back in the New York Collegiate Baseball...
F-MCC offers youth sports certification
JOHNSTOWN — Fulton-Montgomery Community College's Office of Continuing Education is offering a new youth sports...
Schleck holds on to lead
The Associated Press JAUSIERS, France — Frank Schleck of Luxembourg kept the yellow jersey in the Tour de France on...
Trading for stars or picks reflect team's personality
By DAVE GOLDBERG AP Football Writer This time, the Washington Redskins' owner was far more than the fantasy fan he often...
Little Giants offer physicals
The Amsterdam Little Giants will offer free physicals to all registered players on Tuesday, July 29 and Thursday, July...
Comic relief
The Associated Press NEW YORK — So Taguchi and Jimmy Rollins had two-run doubles in a six-run ninth, and the...
Optimism still reigns at the Spa
By ED McNAMARA Newsday SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gas prices are way beyond ridiculous, the Dow still staggers and mortgage...
A-Rod signs with WIlliam Morris
NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez signed another big-league contract, joining the William Morris Agency in an attempt...
Astros acquire Wolf from Padres
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros acquired pitcher Randy Wolf from San Diego on Tuesday in exchange for minor...
No regrets, despite smuggling conviction
The Associated Press MIAMI — Gus Dominguez negotiated the contract for the first Cuban player to defect to the...
VandenHurk, relievers blank Braves
The Associated Press MIAMI — Rick VandenHurk and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, and Mike Jacobs hit a...
Athletics halt skid, hammer Rays, 8-1
The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Dallas Braden allowed one run over five innings and Jack Hannahan hit...
Yanks stay hot at home
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Bobby Abreu hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth and drove in three runs, leading the...
Open complainers, not skippers, bother Love
The Associated Press SOUTHPORT, England — Kenny Perry was the butt of jokes for playing in Milwaukee instead of a...
Altered course
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SOUTHPORT, England — Padraig Harrington has two British Open titles, and it all...
Money robbing desire
The Associated Press SOUTHPORT, England — Jack Nicklaus noticed some old faces atop the leaderboard during a brief...
Campillo, Braves cool off Marlins
The Associated Press MIAMI — Rookie Jorge Campillo pitched seven innings and two relievers completed a two-hitter...
Rays blank Athletics, 4-0
The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and Tampa Bay...
MLB agrees to meeting with HOF Game advocate
COOPERSTOWN — Major League Baseball has agreed to meet with the founder of a Web site devoted to saving the Hall of...
Wagner to have tight shoulder evaluated today
NEW YORK — Mets closer Billy Wagner will have his tight shoulder re-evaluated today to determine if there is an...
Shockey dealt to Saints
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Jeremy Shockey was traded to the Saints for two draft picks Monday, giving New...
Yanks pound Twins
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single Monday night to help the New...
Royal Mountain hillclimb slated for Sunday
CAROGA LAKE — The 29th annual Monster Motorcycle, ATV and Snow-mobile Climb is scheduled for Sunday at 11 a.m. at...
Alley Cats taking fall, 2009 signups
The Amsterdam Alley Cats are accepting applications for its fall ball and 2009 travel league teams.
Bush hosts Olympians for a rousing send-off
The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Presi-dent Bush gave U.S. Olympians a rousing White House send-off to next...
Devines take net honors at Muni best ball event
Sean and Kevin Devine shot a 65 to take low gross honors in Sunday's two-person best ball event at the Amsterdam...
Posada back on DL, surgery possible
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees placed Jorge Posada on the 15-day disabled list Monday with an injured right...
Driver movement may heat up soon
By JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The biggest domino in NASCAR's free agency season fell when...
Mets await Phils
Newsday NEW YORK — The subject in the victorious New York Mets clubhouse after Sunday's 7-5, 10-inning win over the...
Beijing car restrictions begin
BEIJING (AP) — Traffic flowed a little smoother. Busy avenues had fewer cars. By nightfall, even the hazy sky had...
Clemson picked to win ACC title
GREENSBORO, Ga. (AP) — A Bowden-coached team is the preseason favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference for the...
Wie plans to tee it up on PGATour again
The Associated Press Fresh off a disqualification on the LPGA Tour, Michelle Wie has decided to tee it up against the...
Global themes pushed
The Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Some ads preach unity and togetherness. Some celebrate the spirit of...
Doubles team is suspended for placing bets
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Doubles specialists Frantisek Cermak and Michal Mertinak, both coming off tournament...
Summer camp:A look around the NFC
The Associated Press Capsules of the 16 NFC teams as they approach the start of training camps, with last year's...
Skins feel Taylor's presence
The Associated Press ASHBURN, Va. — There are tangible reminders of Sean Taylor at Redskins Park.
Long-awaited Dolphins deal done quickly
ASHBURN, Va. — The trade Jason Taylor and the Miami Dolphins sought for months came together quickly once the...
Summer camp:A look around the NFC
The Associated Press Capsules of the 16 NFC teams as they approach the start of training camps, with last year's...
More burning questions for the start of the season
By BOB GLAUBER Newsday * Will the Super Bowl Champion-ship Go to the Giants' Heads?
7/21/08
Belmont card is cancelled
ELMONT — Sunday's final day of the Belmont Park spring/summer meet was cancelled due to a lack of air conditioning...
Sports card show is next weekend
LATHAM — A sports card and memorabilia show is scheduled for next Saturday and Sunday at the Holiday Inn Express,...
Hamilton captures German GP
HOCKENHEIM, Germany (AP) — Lewis Hamilton won the German Grand Prix on Sunday, solidifying his lead in the Formula...
Schleck takes lead at Tour
The Associated Press PRATO NEVOSO, Italy — Frank Schleck of Luxembourg seized the overall lead in the Tour de...
Veteran U.S. squad ready to open camp
The Associated Press LAS VEGAS — Three weeks wasn't enough time to prepare for the last Olympics. So now the United...
Shark's fall was certain
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist SOUTHPORT, England — Greg Norman wasn't haunted by his past or worried about his...
Twice as nice
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer SOUTHPORT, England — Padraig Harrington enjoys few moments more than the walk down...
Johnson earns first PGA title
MILWAUKEE — Richard S. Johnson birdied three of his last four holes to shoot a 6-under-par 64 Sunday and win the U....
Dolphins trade Taylor to Skins
The Associated Press ASHBURN, Va. — Jason Taylor is leaving the only NFL team he's known, going from the Miami...
Signups slated for majorettes & cheerleaders
Signups for the Amster-dam Little Giants Football League majorettes and cheerleaders will take place on Wednesday, from...
Mohawks-Miners game rained out
Sunday's scheduled Amsterdam Mohawks at Little Falls Miners game was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Yanks survive wild ninth, sweep A's
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Derek Jeter didn't know what happened. Mariano Rivera appeared just as lost. And if...
Youth soccer camp in Hagaman
HAGAMAN — The Hagaman Youth Commis-sion is sponsoring a soccer camp for boys and girls ages 5-12 during the month...
Brewers acquire Durham for two minor leaguers
The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants traded second baseman Ray Durham to the Milwaukee...
Marlins trim Phils, tighten race
The Associated Press MIAMI — Jorge Cantu hit a bases-loaded single off the scoreboard with none out in the 11th...
Angels rally to top Sox
The Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. — Casey Kotchman hit a two-run double to cap a three-run rally in the eighth...
Pedro to skip series
Combined wire report CINCINNATI — The Philadelphia Phillies won't see Pedro Martinez.
Mets tied atop East
Newsday CINCINNATI — The New York Mets took a long road to get there, but when they face the Philadelphia Phillies...
Summer camp:A look around the AFC
The Associated Press Capsules of the 16 AFC teams as they approach the start of training camps, with last year's...
Falcons eager to show off makeover
The Associated Press FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust.
Favre declines to discuss rift with Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay Packers...
A few situations to keep an eye on as teams report
By SAM FARMER Los Angeles Times In San Diego and Indianapolis, they're talking about legs. Specifically, the healing...
7/20/08
Zephyrs lose opener on the road
Staff report PLATTSBURGH —Football season is finally here in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Zephyrs dropped their Empire...
Davis captures Fonda feature
By TOBY LaGRANGE For The Recorder FONDA—Jimmy Davis made an infrequent appearance pay off Saturday night at the...
Mohawks pound Phils
Staff report SARATOGASPRINGS —With Dan Forman (Manhattan), Mike Kaczmarek (Kentucky) and possibly Logan Darnell...
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — While the scrappy Los Angeles Angels are showing they've got what it takes to beat the...
Favre declines to address rift
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brett Favre stuck to the script, declining to address his public rift with the Green Bay...
Marlins blast Phils in matinee slugfest
MIAMI (AP) — Rookie catcher John Baker drove in four runs Saturday and hit one of three homers for the Florida...
Yankees outlast A's
NEW YORK (AP) — One after another, the New York Yankees kept putting runners on base and leaving them out there to...
Fogg, Votto lead Reds past Mets
CINCINNATI (AP) — Right-hander Josh Fogg extended his midseason resurgence by getting New York to hit into three...
Area athletes to compete in Empire State Games
BY TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff It's the middle of summer and as many baseball teams wind down their season, the...
Norman chasing history
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Gusts that approached 50 mph required Greg Norman to manufacture shots from his...
Golf attire not always up to par
"How you hitting them"? That was the question that began what would turn out to be a 10 minute conversation outside the...
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Sandlot baseball, a slice of American life enjoyed for decades by boys from coast to coast,...
The fun begins for Norman
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — The howling winds, sideways rain and crazy bounces of the first three days at Royal...
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — After finishing Friday and Saturday in second place at the State Farm Classic, Michelle...
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During my June visit to Lake Placid I had the pleasure of enjoying an excellent repast at the Hungry Trout Restaurant in...
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DIGNES-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Oscar Freire closed in on the sprint title at the Tour de France by winning...
7/19/08
Norman still able to perform some magic
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Even greatness comes with an expiration date. A man can't play golf at 53 the way he did...
Duval, Norman close in on Choi
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Tiger Woods on crutches was supposed to be a chance for someone else to seize the...
The countdown is on for Saratoga
The summer would not be complete without the best thoroughbred racing meet in the world and it starts in just four days....
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BY TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff The Amsterdam Mohawks split their doubleheader with the Watertown Wizards on...
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A whole lot of little things ended the New York Mets' winning streak.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Robinson Cano hit a three-run homer, Alex Rodriguez also connected and the New York Yankees made it...
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STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Serena Williams spent more time waiting for her quarterfinal match to start than she did on...
Rahals enjoy racing at Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — For the Rahals — team owner Bobby and his racing son Graham — returning to...
Tour doping busts weigh on riders' minds
NIMES, France (AP) — Mark Cavendish wants to talk about his latest stage victory — not doping. British cyclist...
Ragan's success is no surprise
By MIKE HARRIS AP Auto Racing Writer David Ragan is right there, a 22-year-old hanging in with the big boys.
Paterno heads class being honored at Hall
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Joe Paterno has his own take on Mark Twain's "Life on the Mississippi" and the challenge a...
Pack prez backs GM, coach in Favre standoff
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy restated his support for general manager Ted Thompson and...
Defending champs getting no respect
By DAVE GOLDBERG AP Football Writer The NFL is back. What, you never thought it left?
7/18/08
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CINCINNATI (AP) — David Wright's two-run homer in the ninth inning rallied the Mets to their 10th straight victory...
Drugs hit Tour again
NARBONNE, France (AP) — With the competition reduced to an afterthought, the Tour de France was rocked by another...
Mediate grabs share of lead
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — From sunny San Diego to bleak and blustery Royal Birkdale, the expression on Rocco...
Amsterdam to play for title
BY TONY PASTORE Recorder Sports Staff It has been an exciting season of Little League baseball at Isabel's Field in...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — If the Washington Nationals decided not to return from the All-Star break, would anyone really...
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NEW YORK (AP) — First baseman Richie Sexson and the New York Yankees reached a deal Thursday, a week after the...
Nomo retires from baseball
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer Hideo Nomo, who pitched a pair of no-hitters and led a rush of Japanese players to the...
Pedro gets injection
CINCINNATI (AP) — Pedro Martinez got a cortisone shot Thursday to heal his strained groin, forcing the New York...
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings took a different stance on Thursday in what has become the story of the...
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Michael Vick was busted. Bobby Petrino was a bust.
Mediate winds up leading the parade
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — The guy figured to be here for a cameo, little more.
Dismal weather controls Day 1
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — John Daly shot another 80, and it wasn't even worthy of a chuckle.
Murray faces a difficult task as Kings coach
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Good luck, Terry Murray. You've just been hired for the toughest job in the National...
7/17/08
Barenaked Ladies singer arrested on drug charges
FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — Barenaked Ladies singer and guitarist Steven Page faces a cocaine possession charge after...
New York Lottery
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning New York State Lottery numbers selected Wednesday:
Senate agrees to triple anti-AIDS funding
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to triple spending for a much-acclaimed program that has treated and...
Andy Dick jailed in SoCal on drug, sex allegations
MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Andy Dick was arrested early Wednesday for investigation of drug use and sexual battery...
Fox: Jackson used N-word in crude off-air remarks
CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson used the N-word during a break in a TV interview where he criticized...
PBA defeats Jendrzejczak's
Erin Smith had a double and single Monday, as PBA defeated Jendrzejczak's, 7-2, in an Amsterdam Girls Softball...
Soccer camp set
BROADALBIN — The Broadalbin Youth Commis-sion will hold a soccer skills camp the week of July 28-Aug. 1 on the turf...
Sullivan powers Crushers, 17-5
PERTH — Conor Sullivan had a triple, double and drove in four runs in an 11-run third inning, as the Hagaman...
Angered Daly back at Open
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist SOUTHPORT, England — John Daly was 1-under Wednesday at the British Open without...
Finally getting it right
By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist The Boss appeared to be shedding a tear behind those sunglasses, something no one...
High hopes
By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Raise your hand if you had this in your preseason picks.
Overnight slips could link Clemens, HGH
NEW YORK (AP) — Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight...
Mohawks win
The Amsterdam Mohawks defeated the Benington Bombers, 10-7, in New York Collegiate Baseball League action on...
Tatlock, Preston triumph at Muni
Ryan Tatlock shot a 31 to take low gross honors in Men's Day action Tuesday at the Amsterdam Municipal Golf...
Zarecki sparks Pharmacy win
Mary Zarecki had a single and drove in four runs on Friday, as Broadalbin Pharmacy defeated Most Building Services,...
Troubled GMto cut NASCAR spending
By MIKE HARRIS AP Auto Racing Writer Troubled General Motors has notified two racetracks that run NASCAR events that...
Hagaman Sting finish unbeaten
Mike Shiebel had three singles and Andy Madej two singles as the Hagaman Sting defeated B-P Blue, 12-7, to complete an...
Mets look to keep up torrid pace
By DAVID LENNON Newsday Let's see. When we left the Mets four days ago, Mike Pelfrey was pitching like Tom Seaver,...
Garcia ready for showcase
Newsday Freddy Garcia, who has not pitched this season while recovering from surgery on his right labrum, is preparing...
Bo Derek named to California commission on horse racing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg-ger has named fellow celebrity Bo Derek to a state commission...
Gehrig's jacket sold for $374K
NEW YORK — A warm-up jacket believed to have been worn by New York Yankees great Lou Gehrig the day he ended his...
Brains &brawn
The Associated Press BERLIN — Nikolay Sazhin almost knocked out his opponent with a blow to the chin in the second...
Red Wings, Blackhawks to play at Wrigley
The Associated Press CHICAGO — Frosty baseball games have long been a fixture at Wrigley Field, where a stiff wind...
Sutton signature gets smaller on winning court design at OSU
STILLWATER, Okla. — Eddie Sutton's signature will remain on the court at Oklahoma State, although the handwriting...
Evans maintains lead as Tour is hit by another doping scandal
FOIX, France — Just when the race was getting interesting at the Tour de France, another doping scandal...
Busch returns to Truck Series
With NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series taking the week off, Kyle Busch will stay busy, getting back behind the wheel of the No....
Meira's ready to end skid
The Associated Press GLADEVILLE, Tenn. — Vitor Meira is a cup-half-full kind of guy, someone who doesn't rattle...
Eye on the title
The Associated Press Brad Keselowski always thought he'd get a chance to go out and enjoy being one of his sport's...
Amsterdam racer climbing sprint ranks
By TOBY LaGRANGE For The Recorder Kory Gurney is a name that you may not recognize. The 21-year-old is a rookie in the...
Woman drivers awarded funding
The Women in the Winner's Circle Foundation has awarded five young women drivers funding from the its new matching grant...