Sports
The Sports section covers Geneseo sports, NHL, MLB, NFL, and more through game recaps to bold predictions.
Relocated teams and rusted dreams
Before the league moves forward with the 2026 season, however, one specific story from the past couple of months is worth discussing, as it demonstrates an interesting pattern observed throughout the history of the NFL.
The Man in the Red Bandana
The story of Welles Crowther, the Man in the Red Bandana, is one that all athletes and sports fans know—not necessarily because it has a direct connection to sports, but because of what it means.
Back in action
Geneseo Cross Country (GXC) is back in action this fall at the Eighth Annual Fisher-Rodenbeck Invitational, hosted at St. John Fisher University.
Reaching new “Heights” in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
On July 8, 2026, the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) announced the teams that will compete in their very first season. Each team was named after a trailblazing woman in history.
The three most significant storylines heading into the 2026-27 NFL season
For the fans who may not have been keeping up with the offseason and are just now getting back into the swing of things, boy, has a lot changed in the NFL.
Women’s track and field team dominates at the Bill Q invitational
This past Friday, Apr. 24, the women’s track and field team traveled to the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) to compete in the Bill Q invitational. The Knights dominated their competition and certainly gave a show to the spectators in Rochester.
Standout players from the first round of the NHL playoffs
The first round of the 2025-26 National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs is well underway, and fans have already been treated to some truly spectacular hockey.
(Over)Reacting to the 2026 National Football League Draft
This past weekend, the National Football League (NFL) held its 90th annual draft, in which teams across the league signed the country’s best college football stars in the hopes of either revitalizing those struggling or finding that one player who will finally push his team to the ultimate goal of Super Bowl glory.
Buffalo Sabres gain momentum with game four blowout
By the time you read this article, the city of Buffalo may be up in flames. Now the question is whether it will be lit in rage or celebration. From the looks of this past Sunday’s game, I am leaning towards celebration.
Geneseo tennis ends season with matches against New Paltz and William Smith
Last weekend, the Knights played their last two spring matches of the season.
Batter up: new City Connect jerseys step up the plate this MLB season
To add even more excitement to start this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) season, eight new City Connect uniforms are set to debut.
The comeback that brought the Buffalo Sabres back to life
It has been 14 years since the city of Buffalo experienced playoff hockey. After earning the honor of the longest playoff drought in National Hockey League (NHL) history, the Buffalo Sabres finally got a taste of that postseason glory, and man, was it electric.
The WNBA Draft 2026
On Apr. 13, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft 2026 took place in New York City. This draft came after a highly eventful season, and fans were anxious to see who would be the first overall draft pick.
Geneseo tennis takes on Ithaca and the University of Rochester
Last weekend, the Geneseo women's tennis team had two matches respectively on Friday and Saturday.
Early breakout stars of the 2026 MLB season
Each season, baseball fans look forward to seeing the best players in the game putting on a show, whether it is the staggering power of three-time American League (AL) MVP Aaron Judge, the incomparable two-way abilities of Shohei Ohtani, or the overwhelming dominance of pitcher Paul Skenes.
2026 NBA playoff predictions
Over the years, it has become commonplace for many sports fans to disparage the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs in favor of other professional sports' postseasons, but this narrative is overblown and entirely misplaced.
Geneseo tennis opens season with scrimmage against Brockport
This past Saturday, the Geneseo Knights faced the Brockport Golden Eagles in a scrimmage at the Geneseo courts. It was a beautiful day for tennis, as it was sunny with little to no wind.
Flag football dominates in home game against Hartwick
This past Saturday, Apr. 11, the Knights’ flag football team took on Hartwick at home. The team emerged victorious with a staggering score of 41-19, which put the Knights at 10-3 overall and 5-1 in the Empire 8 Conference.
Denver claims the NCAA title in comeback win
Every college student’s worst nightmare is the spring semester—you are burnt out and finals are about to start. Springtime for college sports fans and athletes, though, is the epitome of what college athletics is all about.
Hagens arrives on the NHL stage
Since going seventh overall in the 2025 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft, fans have been anxiously awaiting 19-year-old forward James Hagens’s debut with the Boston Bruins.