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Mike Catalana

Rochester

Sports Director and Editor at WHAM-TV (Rochester, NY)

Journalist at CW Rochester

Sports Director and Editor at WUHF-TV (Rochester, NY)

13WHAM & Buffalo Plus YouTube Sports Director. Podcast: https://t.co/ZvgoNsJ4ei 500+ Bills games covered. Philly sports apologist. Never sarcastic.

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  • 1 month ago | 13wham.com | Mike Catalana

    Orchard Park, N.Y. (WHAM) — When the Bills drafted Maxwell Hairston in the first round of this year's NFL draft, he made quite an impression — both that day and the day after — with his energy and enthusiasm. A couple of weeks later, out on the field for rookie minicamp, that enthusiasm is still there. "It was exciting," he said. "Finally got out there, get some action, got to go against the offense — it was exciting.

  • Feb 20, 2025 | 13wham.com | Mike Catalana

    Fri, February 21st 2025 at 10:09 PMFILE - Ernie Clement of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to third base after hitting a triple in the seventh inning during a game against the New York Mets at Rogers Centre Sept. 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Ernie Clement played in more MLB games last year than in his other three seasons combined. "It's the coolest thing ever," Clement said.

  • Oct 3, 2024 | 13wham.com | Mike Catalana

    Orchard Park, N.Y. (WHAM) — Josh Allen was asked if he's going to seek out Stefon Diggs before the Bills and Texans meet Sunday. "Hopefully, yeah," Allen said. "I'll say what's up and hopefully the favor's returned — I'm sure it will be — so we'll see."The two were tight in Buffalo. Now, they're opponents. He said he understands why this story is such a big deal — but said it's also "not the most unusual thing.""I think this thing happens from time to time," Allen said.

  • Sep 19, 2024 | 13wham.com | Mike Catalana

    Josh Allen is a big deal in Buffalo. Now, he's also part of a big display in the city's downtown area. Gatorade put up a massive billboard of the Bills quarterback on the side of the Statler Hotel on Delaware Avenue as part of its ad campaign. Josh usually doesn't talk a lot about himself, but he was asked what this is like for him. "It's very cool," he responded. "Sitting here as a 28-year-old man, but the 6-, 7-year-old kid that's in me is going crazy right now, because it's such an honor.

  • Sep 18, 2024 | 13wham.com | Mike Catalana

    Orchard Park, N.Y. (WHAM)— The Bills will be missing their best three players on defense for their home game Monday night against the Jaguars. Now, the other starters and backups will have to step up. That includes Baylon Spector, who came in calling the plays at middle linebacker in place of Bernard in the win against the Dolphins. Bills linebacker Baylon Spector tackling Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during Buffalo's Week 2 win against Miami Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

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Mike Catalana
Mike Catalana @MikeCatalana
6 Jun 25

To honor @AmerksHockey Hall of Famer Scott Metcalfe who passed away today, I am posting a story I did when the Amerks last won the Calder Cup in 1996. Metter was a big part of that title team https://t.co/8DKkhMG0cq

Mike Catalana
Mike Catalana @MikeCatalana
6 Jun 25

Scott Metcalfe was an old school Amerk. Played his heart out. Loved the fans. Made Rochester his home RIP Metter @AmerksHockey

Rochester Americans
Rochester Americans @AmerksHockey

The Amerks mourn the loss of Hall of Famer and Calder Cup champion Scott Metcalfe, who passed away earlier this morning at the age of 58. READ MORE | https://t.co/gLfWp0bP1h https://t.co/QxN8WWo2fL

Mike Catalana
Mike Catalana @MikeCatalana
6 Jun 25

Halliburton! Wow. Again. Pacers are fearless #NBAFinals