Capital Region Sports

A legend of the Capital Region sports scene is set to be revived in the near future, as the Albany Firebirds are reportedly returning to the MVP Arena turf.

For years there has been a rule that protects referees and umpires from unruly coaches and players. Now a new rule implemented this year holds spectators and parents to the same standards. This means that fans can be tossed from games too.

In the latest in a long line of negative stories involving the Albany Empire, disgraced owner Antonio Brown has been accused of threating players with a gun.

Just after the turn of the 20th century, a new type of golf club was invented in Schenectady, NY that changed golf forever, but not before the club was banned.

From the Albany Patroons, to the Albany-Colonie Yankees and beyond, these ten incredible Capital Region sports collector's items could be yours right now.

In one of the greatest college basketball games in Capital Region history, Siena upset Ohio State in the 2009 NCAA Hoops Tournament. Relive it through these photos.

Antonio Brown, Super Bowl champion and son of Albany football legend Eddie Brown, is joining the 'family business' and joining the new Empire ownership group.

Here are seven famous football players and coaches who left their mark on the Capital Region, and followed that up with a Super Bowl title of their own.

The Tri-City ValleyCats are one of four independent baseball teams involved in a anti-trust lawsuit against Major League Baseball. Did the MLB go too far?

Sports fans in the Capital Region have been lucky enough to see a few championships over the years. Do you remember these ten stories of teams winning titles?