News & notes

El Cheapo Media reports today that Shenendehowa senior Lucas Seyoum has committed to the State University at Stony Brook, which means local fans will see him play against UAlbany once a year, unless they're willing to spend the extra coin to travel to Stony Brook. Congratulations to Lucas, who was named MVP of the Section II men's Class AA tournament a couple of weeks back.
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The XFL cancelled the rest of the 2020 season earlier this week, which frees up RPI grad Andrew Franks (Tampa Bay) to seek out an NFL contract. He had previously played for Miami in the NFL, and, if the Buccaneers are looking for a kicker to go along with incoming QB Tom Brady, maybe Franks should get a look.

In hindsight, former Albany Empire receiver Malachi Jones looks like a genius for signing with a CFL team instead of going to Seattle with the XFL.
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Off Track Betting has closed its walk-in parlors, including the Clubhouse Racebook in Colonie, and traditional parlors in Menands and Lansingburgh, for example, and are now stressing online betting for their customers. As we noted last time, it may be just a matter of time before Governor Andrew Cuomo orders Saratoga Casino & Raceway to be closed, in a continuing effort to head off the COVID-19 pandemic.

Along those same lines, bowling alleys in the area, including those that have OTB kiosks, have been closed for the duration. That went into effect earlier this week.
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The longer the pandemic goes, the less chance there is of spring high school sports actually getting started, and if it goes past May, then you begin to wonder about summer activities, such as Saratoga Flat Track, the Tri-City Valleycats, and Troy Fighting Irish. Stay tuned.