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Shelby, North Carolina · ShelbyBY PAUL GOTHAM Tyler Cannon drove in two with a double in the third inning, but Greece Post 468 was not able to overcome an early deficit losing 9-2 to Chesapeake Post 280 in the 2025 American Legion World Series opener, Friday from Keeter Stadium at Veteran’s Field in Shelby, North Carolina. Cannon plated Derrick Allen and Mason Davey with the two-out hit to pull Greece within five at 7-2. Greece left a runner on base in each of the fourth of t…Read Article
Greece Post 468 falls in Legion Series opener - Pickin' Splinters

Rochester, New York · RochesterJason Kubel throws out the first pitch after being inducted into the Rochester Red Wings Hall of Fame. (Photo: JOE TERRITO/Rochester Red Wings) BY DAN GLICKMAN ROCHESTER, N.Y. – In the early years of the Rochester Red Wings’ affiliation with the Minnesota Twins, several notable players came through. But only one position player that belonged to the “Twins of Tomorrow” won an International League award in those early seasons: outfielder/designate…Read Article
Jason Kubel inducted into Red Wings Hall of Fame; Wings win third straight while breaking team's stolen base record - Pickin' Splinters

Basketball · United StatesAfter three years of helping to rebuild the boys’ basketball program at Franklin, Vaughn Boler will take over as head coach of the girls’ basketball program at Padilla High School at Franklin campus. (Photo: Eugene Coleman) Former All-Greater Rochester basketball player Vaughn Boler has been named the new Varsity Girls’ Basketball Head Coach at Padilla High School at Franklin Campus. After three years of helping to rebuild the boys’ basketball p…Read Article