“Keep the Quality Up:” Hickey Freeman and Rochester’s historic garment industry
The Hickey Freeman Co. was founded in Rochester, New York in 1899 and it continues to manufacture high quality, handmade suits and garments. by Ryan Tantalo Presidents, Senators, Olympians, sportscasters, and professional athletes have all worn Hickey Freeman suits manufactured in Rochester, New York. Known for its quality and style, the manufacturer is a lonely…
Opinion: The Perfect Starting Nine
Baseball has the oldest and richest pro sports history in the United States. The National League was founded in 1876, giving us nearly 150 years of MLB lore.The longevity and richness of MLB makes the following task nearly impossible: building the best all-time MLB starting lineup. *This is not necessarily a ranking of the best players at…
From Courier to Curator: Ellen Przepasniak’s Journey with the Buffalo News
Ellen Przepasniack always dreamed of writing for the Buffalo News. “All this time, I knew I wanted to be at the Buffalo News. It’s my hometown paper,” Przepasniack said. Przepasniack, 39, attended Fredonia University. She wrote for various publications, starting with her college newspaper. She was an editor in college and said, “[it was] where…
BAD NEWS BULLS
When UB Hockey arrived at their weekend home, a Super8 hotel in Moon Township, PA., players and coaches audibly groaned. The hallways reeked of cigarette smoke. Players joked that the sheets were stained “by blood or chocolate.” Each room had three or four players, forcing them to share twin beds with each other in the…
UB HOCKEY HIGHLIGHTS @ RMU | 6-4 WIN!
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$2,000,000 Catch (Best thing I read this week 10/6)
Thousands of fans came to Globe Life Field on Tuesday to witness history. One lucky man got to hold it in his hand. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/05/aaron-judge-home-run-ball-value-fan-baseball-mlb-yankees This Guardian article contextualized one of the greatest moments in sports history, and its aftermath. Aaron Judge hit his AL-record 62nd home run against the Texas Rangers. A fan named Cory…
UB Hockey Dominates in Home Opener
The University at Buffalo CHF Club Hockey Team defeated Penn State Behrend 15-5 on Friday, September 30. Buffalo Hockey came into their home opener Friday night with momentum and confidence. A week earlier, they defeated Buffalo State on the road, and snapped a four-game losing streak against the Bengals. The win allowed UB to avenge…
Colombia Hockey Allows Players to Reconnect with their Heritage (Best Thing This Week 9/26)
https://www.nhl.com/news/color-of-hockey-tina-kampa-at-home-in-latam-cup/c-335610334 William Douglas created the Color of Hockey Blog on NHL.com to highlight the underrepresented groups in the sport of Ice Hockey. On September 19, he published this piece about Tina Kampa, a forward on the Colombian Women’s Hockey Team. Douglas began the article with a great quote from Kampa, who was raised in the…
Aaron Judge Chases the Triple Crown (Best thing I read this week 9/18)
Wagner’s New York Times article points out the historical nature of Aaron Judge’s incredible 2022 season. Many media outlets have touched on the fact Judge is chasing Roger Maris’ record of 61 home runs in a season, but I like that Wagner found a new angle and looked at Judge also chasing the batting title…
Puerto Rico Hockey’s Rapid Rise
When Puerto Rico Ice Hockey debuted, they had 11 players. Four of them had the last name Vargas. “It was me, my two brothers, and my father,” said Scott Vargas, founder of the Puerto Rico Ice Hockey Association (PRIHA). Scott Vargas and his team first played in Puerto Rican colors at the 2019 Amerigol LATAM Cup,…
The Best Thing I Watched This Week (9/12/2022)
Ice Hockey and Latin America are hardly ever associated in the minds of sports fans. The region’s warm climate and overall lack of ice hockey resources makes access difficult for Latin Americans. The Amerigol LATAM Cup welcomes hockey players from Latin America and provides them an opportunity to play for their countries and showcase their…
One World Cafe: UB’s Best Building
On a campus full of repetitive brick buildings, UB’s One World Cafe is a breath of fresh air. The 53,300 square foot building catches eyes from every direction, and adds color and culture to the university. One World features dining options from across the globe, and showcases the cultural diversity present at the University at…
READ: The New Orleans SAINTS WILL MAKE the PLAYOFFS
Written by Ryan Tantalo – @tantalotakes – TantaloTakes.com On Draft Night 2022, the Saints held two picks inside the top 20. New Orleans looked poised to add instant-impact players. In a bold move, the team traded up 5 spots, to 11. Sooner than anticipated, Roger Goodell took the stage. My heart was pounding. “With the…
Football Loses an Icon – John Madden Dies at 85
by Ryan Tantalo (@tantalotakes) 12/28/2021 Ask any football fan to count down the greatest and most influential figures in the sport and John Madden’s name will fly right out. Some know John Madden for his Madden NFL video game, which has sold over 100 million copies since the first edition “John Madden Football” was released…
Bills defeat Patriots 33-21, retake 1st place in AFC East
by Ryan Tantalo (@tantalotakes) , 12/26/2021 Following their week 13 thumping of the Bills on Monday Night Football, the New England Patriots looked like the clear AFC East frontrunner. On that windy night in Orchard Park, Buffalo’s run defense allowed 222 yards and the Bills were outgained in total yardage despite the fact that Pats’…
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