Sports
The Sports section covers Geneseo sports, NHL, MLB, NFL, and more through game recaps to bold predictions.
Geneseo men’s basketball wins first home game 87-60
On Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Geneseo men’s basketball team defeated the Alfred State Pioneers with a score of 87-60. This was the Knights’ first home game of the season and they were able to start it off with a huge win.
After two losses, Sabres rally for back-to-back wins
The Buffalo Sabres are not known for winning games, especially within the past couple of years, but they have proven that this year has been different. With 11 wins and 11 losses, they have a long way to get the Stanley Cup, but they are playing hard.
From Oxford to Baton Rouge: Unmasking Lane Kiffin’s true character
There was no questioning that vibes were sky-high in Oxford, and most of the praise was rightfully given to Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin. In his six seasons at the helm of Ole Miss, Kiffin had transformed the program from an afterthought in the Southeastern Conference to a legitimate contender for a national championship.
The New York Rangers have yet to impress
On Nov. 29, the New York Rangers (NYR) drastically lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa Bay’s victory against New York secured its seven-game winning streak, while the Rangers have been noticeably failing to secure wins at their home rink, Madison Square Garden (MSG).
Even more PWHL expansion is on the horizon
Every couple of weeks, a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) article written by yours truly is printed, and it is for good reason. This year is going to be a big one for the PWHL, with plans already underway for another league expansion.
Geneseo Women's basketball pummels Hobart and William Smith College
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the SUNY Geneseo Knights women’s basketball team absolutely crushed the William Smith Herons with a final score of 82-53. The Knights are currently 4-2 overall and have yet to play any conference games.
Sky Sports faces criticism over Halo platform
Ask any female what it is like to be a woman in sports—whether it be a player, a media professional, or a fan—and the answer is sure to be something along these lines: it is a world they love, but one where they constantly have to prove that they belong.
Introducing the annual fictional athlete Hall of Fame
While these distinguished athletes are deserving of acclaim and praise, the Hall of Fame fails to spotlight a large number of athletes. I am not just talking about real-world athletes, but the hundreds of fictional athletes that have accomplished true greatness.
Following the Kelce blueprint: Tkachuk brothers launch Wingmen (2025)
On Nov. 13, 2025, brothers and National Hockey League (NHL) stars Brady and Matthew Tkachuk released the first episode of their newly-announced podcast, Wingmen (2025), making them the first active NHL players to host a podcast.
The NHL’s biggest and brightest stars
In the past decade of the National Hockey League (NHL), hockey fans have had the pleasure of watching some of the greatest players the game has ever seen.
The New York Rangers finally score a home win at Madison Square Garden
After a three-win comeback stretch, fans had been enthusiastic about the New York Rangers’ (NYR) performance, but they were let down in recent games.
PWHL expands to the Pacific Northwest: Team names revealed
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) has been making a name for itself since its inception in 2023. Since then, the league has added two more teams with hopes of broadening reach and continuing to grow the game.
Field hockey wins Empire 8 Championship
On Nov. 8, the Geneseo Knights field hockey team won its second straight Empire 8 championship.
One game, three broken records
On Nov. 10, 2025, the SUNY Geneseo women’s basketball team made history in a single game. The Knights defeated Keystone College 84–15 in a dominant performance that broke three school records.
Matthew Schaefer is riding the wave to the Calder Trophy
Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ star rookie, has been making a name for himself in the National Hockey League (NHL). Since signing his rookie contract, Schaefer has been making history night in and out and is by far one of the top candidates for the Calder Trophy—awarded to the league’s top rookie—just one month into the season.
The New York Rangers have a comeback
The New York Rangers (NYR) may be turning their season around after winning their three most recent games. Fans are finally able to enjoy a game without witnessing the Rangers being constantly defeated.
Knights swimming scares away Brockport
The Knights’ swimming and diving team faced SUNY Brockport this past Friday on Halloween. They must have scared away the competition because the men’s team dominated with a score of 232-66, and the women’s team was not far behind with a score of 197-103. This was the fifth straight win for both teams.
Geneseo Women’s Cross Country Wins 14th Straight Empire 8 Title
The SUNY Geneseo women’s cross country team has once again proved why they are one of the best in the conference. On Nov. 1, 2025, the Knights won their 14th straight Empire 8 Conference Championship in Rochester, New York.
Game Seven Classic: Dodgers outlast Blue Jays in an unforgettable World Series
Now, after Los Angeles triumphed over the Blue Jays 5-4 in Game Seven in 11 innings, I can confidently say that this might just have been the greatest World Series, not just in the last decade, but of all time.