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Utica Blue Sox can't score upset in 2026 PGCBL title game
The Utica Blue Sox loaded the bases in the top of the first inning of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League championship game.
Mohawks fall to Utica in East Division Final
The Amsterdam Mohawks lost 10-2 to the Utica Blue Sox in Thursday's East Division Final, unable to reach Friday's PGCBL championship game
Connor Cough adds top baseball role at Utica Notre Dame: 'High tides raise all ships'
UTICA — Connor Cough considers baseball “kind of like my first love.”
Junior Legion Jr. Blue Sox capture District V championship
UTICA — The Junior Legion Jr. Blue Sox are headed back to the New York State Tournament after a 6-5 walk-off victory over Lowville Post to capture the 2026 District V Championship on Saturday at Murnane Field.
Kemble Park Hosts Utica's 1st King of the Hill: Cornhill Classic Basketball Tournament
The first-ever King of the Hill: Cornhill Classic basketball tournament is bringing excitement to the City of Utica.
Utica Jr. Blue Sox head to states seeking first senior division title
Many of the players that won a junior division American Legion baseball state title for the Utica Jr. Blue Sox two seasons ago are back to try for the same feat in the senior division this summer.
Utica University hockey, golf standout Aydin Parekh named Empire 8 Man of the Year
UTICA — Aydin Parekh, a three-year member of the Utica University men's hockey and golf teams, has been named the 2025-26 Empire 8 Conference's Man of the Year.
Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame to induct nine, plus top team
Eight outstanding area athletes, a successful high school coach, and an unbeaten, state championship boys basketball team have been elected to the Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame.
10 Inductees Named to Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame will welcome eight standout athletes, a winning coach and a legendary boys basketball team as its Class of 2026.
Running through the years | How Ryan Dugan prepared for his tenth Boilermaker
Everyone gets into the sport for different reasons. “11 years ago, I was getting to be the age my father was when he passed away," Ryan Dugan said. "He was diabetic and died of a heart attack. I was very sedentary, saw myself going down the same path so I decided to start walking…
What doesn't break you, makes you | How Corwin Weathers prepared for the Boilermaker
When Corwin Weathers finished last year’s Boilermaker, he wasn’t satisfied with how he did. Coming into year four, he’s determined to see progress in the 15K. “My only goal is to actually beat the time that I did last year," Weathers said. "When I finished that race, I was tore…
Utica Jr. Blue Sox win first American Legion baseball district title with a sweep
UTICA — In their second year in American Legion senior baseball, the Utica Jr. Blue Sox have a District V title.