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Taking a ride with the ambulance that follows the horses at Saratoga Video included

When the gates open at the Saratoga Race Course all eyes are on the horses, but not too far behind is an ambulance following in case of a crash. More>>

Jockey Maragh OK after spill at Saratoga

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Jockey Rajiv Maragh has been discharged from the hospital after being thrown from his mount, Pico Dinero, on the stretch turn of the seventh race at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday. More>>

In Te Domine wins Stallion Stakes at Saratoga

Heavily favored In Te Domine overtook Raffie's Rose inside the sixteenth pole and won the $100,000 New York Stallion Stakes Statue of Liberty Division by three-quarters of a length Thursday at Saratoga Race Course. More>>

University of Albany unveils non-conference basketball schedule for 2010-11

Albany, NY -– University at Albany is kicking of its non-conference Basketball season in Noember. Vice President and Director of Athletics Lee McElroy announced the school's men's basketball schedule Tuesday. More>>

Danes prep for 2010-11 campaign

The UAlbany Great Danes spent Monday afternoon on the campus fields for their first preseason practice of the 2010-11 season. More>>

Local women prepare for rugby World Cup Video included

Bethlehem native Melissa Kanuk and Clifton Park's Claudia Braymer will be heading overseas with Team USA on Sunday for the tournament, which features teams from twelve different countries including New Zealand and host nation England. More>>

Local Women Prepare for Rugby World Cup Video included

Bethlehem native Melissa Kanuk and Clifton Park's Claudia Braymer will be heading overseas with Team USA on Sunday for the tournament, which features teams from twelve different countries including New Zealand and host nation England. More>>

Giant Moon takes Evan Shipman Stakes at Saratoga

Favorite Giant Moon rallied strongly to overtake Icabad Crane and Groomedforvictory in the final strides and win the $70,000 Evan Shipman Stakes by a neck Monday at Saratoga Race Course. More>>

Rachel Alexandra seems ready for next step back to stardom

All the reigning Horse of the Year has to do now is prove it Saturday with a big victory against six seemingly overmatched rivals in the $400,000 Lady's Secret Stakes at Monmouth Park. More>>

Gearing up for opening day 2010 at Saratoga Video included

This year's meet will last for 40 days, the race course's longest stretch in more than a century. More>>

Saratoga race meet features stars, some missing

The Saratoga Race Course thoroughbred meet that opens Friday could end up being more about which horses aren't running than the runners who do show up. More>>

As tourists pour into Saratoga, Rachel Alexandra makes her exit

Just days from Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course, the Spa City is preparing for the annual influx of tourists, horsemen, and racing fans. Lost in the fanfare is that one of racing's biggest stars is preparing to leave Saratoga Springs. More>>

Albany Legends with 2010 International Basketball League title Video included

Albany hasn't won a pro-hoop title since the glory days of the Patroons in the now-defunct Continental Basketball Association. More>>

Baseball Hall of Fame visitors remember Steinbrenner Video included

Fans, young and old, at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, reflected Tuesday on the death of George Steinbrenner, the much-loved and much-hated owner of the Yankees. More>>

Baseball: Colonie's Rowland signs with major league team

Colonie's Brendan Rowland graduated from UAlbany about a month ago. This week, he has already secured employment. More>>

Baseball Hall of Fame Classic taking hold in second year

The Baseball Hall of Fame is preparing for the second Hall of Fame Classic at venerable Doubleday Field on Father's Day. More>>

NYRA unveils logo for 2010 Travers Stakes

NYRA has unveiled the logo for the 2010 Travers Stakes at Saratoga, the country's oldest major stakes race for 3-year old horses. More>>

Ready for new season, ValleyCats hold public workout

The Tri-City ValleyCats, led by second-year manager Jim Pankovits, took the field Wednesday afternoon at Joe Bruno Stadium for a public workout. More>>

AHL back in Albany; say hello to the Albany Devils

The New Jersey Devils have announced they are bringing their farm team back to the Capital Region. More>>

Schenectady Olympian called to serve in Afghanistan

Olympic bobsled teammates John Napier and Chris Fogt have been called to duty by the U.S. Army and will be soon serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. More>>

Trainer, jock, horse headed to Racing Hall of Fame

A longtime West Coast trainer, a leading jockey in the 1960s and '70s, and a champion horse from the 1870s are the new inductees into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. More>>

NY Giants to train at UAlbany for another year

The team has officially announced that it is coming back to UAlbany for training camp for at least another year. More>>

Agent: Fla. shooter is half-brother of 'El Duque'

A gunman who shot and killed his wife and three other women at a South Florida restaurant before committing suicide was the half-brother of former baseball star Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez. More>>

Albany ready for Freihofer's Run for Women, streets to be closed Video included

The 32nd Freihofer's Run for Women takes off in downtown Albany Saturday. More>>

Former Yankees weigh in on blown perfect game call Video included

On Thursday, former Yankees Roy White and Mickey "The Quick" Rivers gave NEWS10's John McLoughlin their take on the call that cost Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga one of baseball's rarest feats. More>>

Law allowing MMA in New York could come to vote today

MMA is a mix of Tae-Kwan-Do, karate, and other martial arts, and has been made famous by sanctioned fight clubs like the Ultimate Fighting Championship. More>>

Who you callin' NY?! Super Bowl 2014 is in Jersey

"Greatest city gets greatest sports event," read the cover of the New York Daily News. It's doubtful the headline writers were referring to East Rutherford, just 10 miles from midtown Manhattan but most assuredly in New Jersey. More>>

Romero, Point Given named to horse racing Hall of Fame

Jockey Randy Romero and 2001 horse of the year Point Given have been elected to the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame. More>>

The River Rats may have left, but their mascot is sticking around

The Albany River Rats may be leaving the Capital Region, but their beloved mascot "Rowdy the Rat" is staying, and he's making the transition from the ice rink to the baseball diamond. More>>

New York/New Jersey to host 2014 Super Bowl

Break out the parkas! The 2014 Super Bowl will be held in New Jersey and it won't be indoors. More>>

Boston Marathon champ looks to defend title in Albany race

This year's Boston Marathon champion will make a stop in the Capital Region, hoping to win a local race for the second year in a row. More>>

Siena men's basketball honored at Capitol

A big honor Tuesday for the Siena Saints men's basketball team. More>>

After playoff loss, River Rats end 17 year run in Albany Video included

Players not only packed up their belongings Friday, but also packed up a franchise. After 17 seasons in Albany, the River Rats have been sold and will head to Charlotte, North Carolina next season. More>>

River Rats face elimination in AHL playoffs

Albany knows they have a big deficit to overcome, but they are not willing to concede the series to the Hershey Bears, the defending Calder Cup champions, without a fight. More>>

Albany Legends sign UAlbany senior

UAlbany's Scotty McRae is taking the next step in his basketball career. More>>

Carter rejoins Siena basketball coaching staff

Craig Carter, who spent the 2005-2006 season with Siena, played an integral role in recruiting for former coach Fran McCaffery. More>>

AHL hockey to stay in Albany? Devils affiliate may move from Mass.

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According to the Times Union Center, the New Jersey Devils have sent the facility a letter of intent for a 5-year deal. More>>

LaSalle grad Sicko changes mind, signs with NFL's Cowboys

Sicko became an NFL prospect after finishing with 22 career touchdowns at the University of New Hampshire. Before that, he helped lead the LaSalle Cadets to a Section II championship. More>>

River Rats down, but not out in playoffs

After taking four straight games from Wilkes-Barre in the first round, the Rats have dropped their first two against the Hershey Bears in the east division finals of the Calder Cup playoffs. More>>

UAlbany to host Major League Lacrosse game

The Chicago Machine and Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse will play a game on Saturday, June 12 at UAlbany's John Fallon Field. More>>

Saratoga regular hopes for change in luck at Kentucky Derby

Saratoga regular Todd Pletcher is hoping history repeats itself at this weekend's Kentucky Derby. More>>

River Rat hurt in bus crash receives big AHL honor

After spending nearly a year recovering from the team's bus crash last season, River Rats defenseman Casey Borer is getting a big honor. More>>

Siena coach search expected to pick up this weekend

Athletic Director John D'argenio left for the NCAA Final Four Thursday and is expected to meet with candidates over the next three days. More>>

Union Hockey's head man named coach of the year

Nate Leaman has been named the National Coach of the Year by Insidecollegehockey.com. More>>

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Big Ten splits up Michigan and Ohio State

Big Ten breakdown: Michigan, Ohio St in different divisions, but will play at end of season More>>

Clarett confident of success; won't discuss past

Legs fresh, Clarett's confidence high for comeback bid, but he won't talk about his past More>>

Azarenka collapses, wheeled off court at US Open

Azarenka collapses, has to be wheeled off court at hot Flushing Meadows More>>

Michigan city pinning hopes on new Nicklaus course

Economically struggling Michigan city hopes golf course will help pull it out of the rough More>>

NY turns down Burress' request for work release

Ex-NY Giants star Burress, serving time in gun case, has work release bid turned down again More>>

Roger Clemens pleads not guilty to charge of lying

Roger Clemens enters not guilty plea on charges he lied to Congress about drug use More>>

Japan takes Little League WS title

Japan takes Little League WS title with 4-1 win over Hawaii, ends US' 5-year run More>>

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