News & notes

 After Siena's basketball season ended in March, Ahniysha Jackson (Albany High) had entered the transfer portal. Emphasize the had.

That's because last week, Jackson changed her mind, and decided to return to Siena for next season. Apparently, Jackson realized, as Neil Diamond sang 40 years ago, "home is the most excellent place of all" ("Heartlight").

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One game remains in the TBL finals.

After injuries to Mike Williams in game 1 and Anthony Moe early in game 2, Kam Williams, out of Ohio State, led the Albany Patroons with a season high 28 points to force a 3rd and final game vs. Shreveport, as the Patroons evened the championship series with a 112-102 win Wednesday night before over 2,000 fans at the Washington Avenue Armory.

Mike Williams (no relation to Kam) is a game time decision for tonight's season finale at 7 pm.

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We are a week away from the start of racing season at Saratoga Race Course. However, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert won't be there, serving a suspension enforced in NY for his assistants using PED's of the equine kind on some of his horses.

Also, Belmont Stakes winner Mo Donegal will not be racing at Saratoga due to a training injury which takes him out of next month's Travers Stakes.

The 2022 meet runs from July 14-September 5.

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The Tri-City Valleycats split a doubleheader with Quebec on Wednesday night at Joe Bruno Stadium.

In the opener, Tri-City extended its winning streak to six in a row, but had to hold off a 7th inning rally by the Capitales to pick up a 7-6 win. However, Quebec gained a split with a 7-1 win in the nightcap. The series finale is tonight at 6:30 pm before the 'Cats visit Sussex County tomorrow.