Joyce Bassett

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Scott Berliner held off A.J. Cavotta in the Donald Ross Classic at Glens Falls on Monday, winning in a playoff and capturing the event for the 12th time. But defending the 36-hole championship on his home course wasn’t easy this time. Berliner’s par on the playoff hole — the 147-yard par 3 18th — secured the win after both players finished 36 holes at 4-under.

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Times were fast but changes proved to be slow in women's sports for a group of track and field athletes who competed soon after Title IX became law in 1972. An informal reunion was held on June 11 for members of the Electric City Athletic Club for Girls at Across the Street Pub in Albany. It’s a regular event timed for when 89-year-old coach Bobbi Palma returns to visit friends in the Capital Region, where she grew up and accomplished so much during her career in athletics.

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Joyce Bassett

Screened porches. An influx of baby boomer homebuyers returning to New York from Florida or other southern locations is helping fuel the demand for screened porches (called lanais in Florida) in new-home construction. “Homeowners are opting for screened porches, rather than air-conditioned space,” said Sharon Byrne of Howard Hanna, one agent who represents Belmonte Builders. “What I’ve seen over the last 35 years  … when the kids get older and the parents get older, they follow the kids.

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Joyce Bassett

In the local and national world of sports, here are the top sports stories I’m keeping an eye on this week:SoftballColorado Community Media: The star-studded ownership group behind Denver’s new NWSL teamJustwomenssports.com: UEFA Champions League winners Arsenal announced that the Gunners are making the 60,704-capacity Emirates Stadium their permanent home for all WSL matchesThis column is sponsored by Times Union Women@Work, the Capital Region’s network of business and professional women.

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Joyce Bassett

LPGA champion and television broadcaster Dottie Pepper’s book, “Letters to a Future Champion: My Time with Mr. Pulver,” details significant moments in her playing career as a junior, high school and collegiate golfer. Included in those significant moments are memories of her playing in the Gazette Women’s Amateur Championship.