Carl Jones

Buffalo

Sports Anchor and Reporter at WIVB-TV (Buffalo, NY)

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Scholar Athlete: Sweet Home’s Francis Bellanti

2 weeks ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

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Scholar Athlete: Sweet Home’s Francis Bellanti

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Carl Jones

AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) — Sweet Home High School senior Francis Bellanti first picked up a baseball bat when he was 3 years old. Little did he know that sport would set the foundation for his life. “One at-bat doesn’t define your game, but it also can,” Bellanti said. “Say you’re 0-4 on the day and you come up and hit a walk-off home run. You can let those failures happen and build on it. I think that’s the reason I like it so much.
Buffalo-area caddie receives full scholarship to Rutgers

3 weeks ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Devin Goldstein, a senior at Williamsville North High School, was introduced to golf when he was 8 years old, but it wasn’t exactly love at first sight. “I did it for a year,” Goldstein said. “Then I kind of lost interest for a bit.”He picked the sport back up years later, but as a caddie. “Now I enjoy golf, but still not that great at it,” he said. Goldstein is humble about his golf swing, but his caddie skills? They’re as good as it gets.
Niagara Thunderwolves baseball team unbeaten entering postseason: ‘We’ve earned our mark nationally as an elite program’

4 weeks ago | wivb.com | Jonah Bronstein |Carl Jones

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Niagara Thunderwolves have been storming through baseball seasons for the better part of two decades. This year it seems they have caught lightning in a bottle. Undefeated at 44-0 entering the postseason and stocked with Western New York and Southern Ontario locals being recruited by NCAA schools, the Thunderwolves are ranked No. 2 in the country among Division III junior colleges. “It’s been awesome,” coach Matt Clingersmith said. “I’m more happy for the kids.
Jeremy Kelley to host youth camp with NFL legends in Buffalo

1 month ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

WEST SENECA, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo native and former NFL wide receiver Jeremy Kelley is holding a youth football camp early next month. The “Why Not You?! Youth Football Camp” will include several current and former NFL players. Pro Football Hall of Famer, Thurman Thomas as well as current Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen, are expected to serve as coaches. Kelley, a West Seneca native, said he always wanted to give back to his hometown.
St. Joseph’s baseball shines using tech, virtual reality

1 month ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Since Paul Nasca became the head coach of St. Joseph’s baseball team, the Marauders have been the gold standard in Western New York. A big reason for that is their willingness to evolve as a program by using technology. “You come out and take BP and hit off tees,” Nasca said. “It’s more of the same, but in a different setting. It keeps it fresh.”The team uses different forms of technology, such as virtual reality goggles.
30 prospects in 30 days: Michigan’s Kenneth Grant would be a great fit on the Bills defense

1 month ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kenneth Grant was a monster on the interior of Michigan’s defensive line. He measured in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6’4″, 331 pounds which is an extra large order of size clogging up the middle of the football field. This draft loaded with talented defensive lineman, but it’s not just his dimensions that standout. “I think I’m more athletic than some of these guys,” Grant said. “Pretty good athletes in this class, but I’m intelligent and I know a lot of football.
30 prospects in 30 days: Michigan’s Kenneth Grant would be a great fit on the Bills defense

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Kenneth Grant was a monster on the interior of Michigan’s defensive line. He measured in at the NFL Scouting Combine at 6’4″, 331 pounds which is an extra large order of size clogging up the middle of the football field. AdvertisementThis draft loaded with talented defensive lineman, but it’s not just his dimensions that standout. “I think I’m more athletic than some of these guys,” Grant said.
30 prospects in 30 days: Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte

1 month ago | wivb.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte spent most of the college football career in the backfield of the opposing offenses and creating big plays for the Cardinals defense. Gillotte finished his four-year career with an eye-popping 41 tackles for loss to go along with 26.5 sacks. The edge rusher’s explosive strength should translate nicely to the next level. “I feel like power has been something that’s a good base for me,” Gillotte said.
30 prospects in 30 days: Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Carl Jones

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Louisville’s Ashton Gillotte spent most of the college football career in the backfield of the opposing offenses and creating big plays for the Cardinals defense. Gillotte finished his four-year career with an eye-popping 41 tackles for loss to go along with 26.5 sacks. AdvertisementThe edge rusher’s explosive strength should translate nicely to the next level. “I feel like power has been something that’s a good base for me,” Gillotte said.