As a lifelong Capital Region sports fan who has just so happened to be in radio for most of my professional life the chance to “join the Team” pun intended was the kind of offer I’ve been dreaming of. Growing up a Yankees, Knicks and Raiders fan(a punishment I share with my beautiful daughter Ella) I’ve felt the pain and success that comes with diehard fandom. Luckily for me my friends that love the Giants have adopted me so I have a reason to watch football after the Raiders have been eliminated EARLY every season for the last 10 plus years. I’m excited to talk sports and enjoy multiple happy hours with all the sports fans of the Cap Region…even the Red Sox fans.
Levack
Yankees To Air 21 Games On Amazon Prime
The 2021 New York Yankees season begins on Thursday, April 1st, and just like as far back as I can remember you'll be able to listen to the Bronx Bombers right here on The Team. There will be a new way to watch the Yankees for 21 games this season. Amazon Prime will stream 21 games in the "Yankees home market" which includes the Capital Region.
Knicks Hopes Of Adding Beal Shot Down By Wizards Insider [INTERVIEW]
The New York Knicks and their fans have gone from praying for a superstar to join the team and make them relevant to hoping a superstar makes them a playoff team that could win a series. The name at the top of lists most of the 2021 season has been Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal. the NBA Trade Deadline is this Thursday at 3 pm EST. The Knicks host Beal and the Wizards tonight and Thursday could Beal be wearing a Knicks uniform for the Thursday night game?
COVID-19 Tests Available At Times Union Center For NCAA Ticket Holders
As a stipulation to attending this weekend's NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regional at the Times Union Center you'll need to provide a negative PCR COVID-19 Test taken no more than 72 hours prior to the game. IF you're looking for a place to take those tests you can now go to the Times Union Center itself.
22 Years Ago Today Stone Cold Treated Albany To A Historic Beer Bath [VIDEO]
Some of the greatest moments in WWE history have taken place on South Pearl St at the Times Union Center but none bigger than "Stone Cold" Steve Austin driving a beer truck to the ring. March 22nd, 1999 one of the most famous moments in the history of professional wrestling happened right here in front of a packed house at the Times Union Center and I was right there watching in person.
Albany Empire 2021 Season In Jeopardy
The long-awaited return of Arena football to the Times Union Center in downtown Albany may have to wait a little longer unless Governor Andrew Cuomo acts quickly. The Albany Empire is supposed to return to action on Saturday, May 22nd at 7 pm but that is far from a done deal at this point. A source close to the team has told me that if Cuomo does not announce that indoor capacity will be increased to at least 25% in time for the Empire's home opener by April 1st the 2021 season would be canceled.
Giants Catch Kenny Golladay With Massive Contract
The New York Giants got their man! ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter is reporting that the Giants have reached a 4-year $72 million deal with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay. The deal could top out at $76 million and has $40 million guaranteed.
Islanders Insider Feels Team Can Overcome Loss Of Lee [INTERVIEW]
The New York Islanders lost star Anders Lee to a torn ACL. Normally losing a player of Lee's talent would sink a team but Newsday's Neil Best says the Islanders are built to withstand such a loss and will continue to compete in the East.
New York Man Sells Farts For $85 A Blast
The non-fungible token craze may have gone too far OR finally found a way for me to cash in. A man in New York City has decided to sell his farts. After collecting a year's worth of audio clips of himself and friends farting during quarantine, Alex Ramírez-Mallis is ready to cash in. He's selling NFT versions of his farts for as much as $85. I don't know about you but after all the corned beef, cabbage and Guinness I ingested on St Paddy's Day I think I'm about to be a millionaire if this business model passes the smell test.
UAlbany’s Dwayne Killings First Interview On 1045 The Team [AUDIO]
The University of Albany Great Danes men's basketball team introduced the program's 4th ever Division I head coach Dwayne Killings earlier today. As if holding a press conference in front of the media of the Capital Region wasn't enough the guy hops in a car and came to Ravenswood Pub in Clifton Park to join Levack and Charlie and introduce himself to the 104-5 The Team ESPN Radio listeners.
UAlbany Officially Names Dwayne Killings As Men’s Basketball Coach
Earlier this week our own Rodger Wyland reported that Marquette assistant basketball coach Dwayne Killings would be the new head coach for the University of Albany men's basketball team. Today UAlbany confirmed that report in an official press release from the school.
Bills Are Still Top Of The AFC East Despite Patriots Free Agency Flurry [INTERVIEW]
The New England Patriots started the Legal Tampering Period of NFL Free Agency very uncharacteristically signing just about every player they could find. The apparent upgrade in talent at many positions has had many fans and insiders proclaiming that the Pats are back as the BEAST of the AFC EAST! Boston Globe Senior NFL Writer Ben Volin thinks there's still work to do for the Patriots to overtake the Buffalo Bills.
Siena Star Will Declare For NBA Draft
Siena Senior Guard/Forward and Reigning MAAC Player of the Year Manny Camper has decided to end his college career and declare for the upcoming NBA Draft.