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
Aaron Judge’s Injury Might Be More Serious Than The Yankees Are Saying [AUDIO]
This week's interview with ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney might be my favorite conversation I've ever had with him. That's saying a lot considering I look forward to Thursday's at 3:15 pm EST all baseball season because Buster has amazing insight. This week not only did Buster provide great insight into the MLB but he also attempted to decipher Yankees manager Aaron Boone and previews an amazing interview with Freddie Freeman that'll air this Sunday.
Governor Cuomo Agrees To Allow Mobile Sports Betting In New York
Late Wednesday New York State Lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo agreed to a plan that would make mobile sports betting legal here in the Empire State. Thanks to a need to infuse some new revenue into the states budget and try reduce New York's deficit we will be able to vote on mobile devices across the state maybe as soon as this NFL season.
UALBANY Lacrosse Coach Scott Marr Prepares To Face Syracuse [INTERVIEW]
Scott Marr's UALBANY Lacrosse team has potentially it's biggest challenge of the season Thursday, when they face the Syracuse Orange in the Carrier Dome. The Great Danes are a true power in the world of college lacrosse and they'll get to prove it tomorrow against the Orange. Coach Marr explains why he and the Great Danes took this mid-week matchup and the future of UALBANY facing top teams in college lacrosse.
Albany NLL Will Be A Mixture Of “Basketball, Hockey And Football” [INTERVIEW]
The new era of Indoor or "Box" Lacrosse here in Albany is only months away. In the 18 years since the Capital Region hosted the "Albany Attack" the outdoor version of lacrosse has gained a lot of steam. So is there a difference between the two games and if so what is it? Albany NLL Transition player John LaFontaine's description of Box Lacrosse paints a seriously exciting picture of what fans will see at the Times Union Center later this year.
Coach Carm Gives Update On Current Status Of The Siena Saints [INTERVIEW]
For the first time since signing his extension with Siena college, Men's Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello joins Levack in the afternoon here on 1045 The Team ESPN Radio. Coach Carm gives an over view of where the Saints are in their offseason program as well as anything he took away from the NCAA Tournament Championship last night.
Have You Tried The Most Popular Beers From All 30 MLB Ballparks?
I've always wanted to be able to go to a game in every ballpark in the MLB but money, time, and a deep hatred of all things Boston have held me back. So this list of the "Most Popular Beer At All 30 MLB Ballparks" might be the next best thing. Thanks to this list compiled by Untappd and shared by USA Today I can begin my Beer Ballpark journey right from my local beverage center.
Your Chance To Win The $2,000 No Hitter Contest Is Back!
The New York Yankees are back and so is the "Beef Jerky Experience $2,000 No-Hitter Contest." Thanks to our good friends at the Latham Beef Jerky Outlet we have your chance to win $2,000 if a Yankee pitcher throws a complete game no-hitter. Any night that Levack does his Yankees Pre-Game Show you have a chance to win $2000 thanks to the Beef Jerky Experience.
Unless The Yankees Fix One Key Stat This Season Is In Real Trouble
The New York Yankees are one of the most talented teams in all of baseball. There's an argument to be made that the majority of the roster should be All-Stars and a handful of Yankees have MVP caliber talent BUT they don't look that way at the plate. It's early and there's plenty of baseball left to get things right but when you look at the last five or six years of Yankees teams there's a glaring reason they can't beat good teams in the postseason. The Yankees can not hit with Runners In Scoring Position!
Mets Entire Opening Series Postponed Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
Opening Weekend for Major League Baseball is supposed to be the end of a long Winter and what sometimes feels like a lifetime without seeing your favorite team play. That wait has just been made EVEN longer for New York Mets fans. The Mets season opener on Thursday was already postponed, but now you can now add Saturday and Sunday to the list of postponed games. The Mets new 2021 MLB season opener will be Monday April 5th at 7:05 pm in Philadelphia against the Phillies.
Albany NLL Star Looks To Pick Up Where He Left Off Pre-Pandemic [INTERVIEW]
I realize no one is happy the world of sports was forced to shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic but when you see what Reilly O'Connor was doing on the field pre pandemic it makes sense he's READY to get back to work. O'Connor's offensive game was never in question but after 27 goals in 18 games during the 2018-2019, then 19 goals in the 11 games before the 2019-2020 season was halted. The man is ready to get back to work.
Buster Olney Returns To 1045 The Team [INTERVIEW]
The 2021 MLB season is underway and Buster Olney is back on 1045 The Team ESPN Radio. The good news is the Yankees played. The bad news is the Mets vs Nationals game was shut down by COVID-19. How long will the Mets be on pause and what else is Buster expecting from the MLB season?
The Albany Empire Will Play The 2021 Season
The Albany Empire has reportedly received assurances that they will be able to move forward with their home opener against the Ontario Bandits on Saturday, May 22nd at the Times Union Center. It came down to the wire but indoor football is returning to the Capital Region this season.