Tuesday, July 23: The final two games of the Subway Series begins tonight as the Mets travel to the Bronx to visit the Yankees. Mets play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad visits the show to preview the series and discuss the Mets' resurgence to a Wild Card spot.

Tuesday, July 23: Sunday morning at Myers Park in Lansing, the Ten Gallon Challenge 5k will take place, raising money to fund milk purchases at the Food Bank of the Southern Tier for our county's food pantries. She joins the show to discuss the event and how listeners can sign up and get involved. Learn more at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Lansing/TenGallonChallenge5k.

Monday, July 22: On Saturday, the Dick's House of Sport in Johnson City will be hosting "Everybody Plays Day," inviting people with limb loss, orthotic bracing needs or anyone differently abled to join us for an adaptive field day. Jovan Booker of the US Men's National Amputee Soccer team will be at the event. He joins BTL to discuss his soccer journey and the impact that he and others have made to grow the sport.

Tuesday, July 2: July means relaxation, vacation, and beer! Today we introduce you to Wagner Valley Brewing's new head brewer, Ian Price! The Lansing native is back in the Finger Lakes region and makes his Tasting Tuesday debut on the ESPN Ithaca airwaves. We learn more about Ian's history in beer and his story as the guys sip on Cloudbank Hefeweizen and Daybreak Pilsner. For more information on Wagner Valley Brewing, visit WagnerBrewing.com.

Wednesday, June 26: Trumansburg's Lauren Millspaugh was recently named ESPN Ithaca's Scholar-Athlete of the Year at the 11th annual Night of Champions. She joins the show to look back on her illustrious career, which included an first team all-state selection in volleyball.

Wednesday, June 26: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.  April Wright is a personal trainer who not only runs her own business, but has devoted a significant amount of her time and energy to local student athletes from the Trumansburg School District as they prepare for their sports seasons. April helps kids work toward the overall goal of fitness while also holding workout sessions over many summers for athletes from every sport. Her nomination comes from Neil Clifford, who says, "Our entire athletic program has experienced sustained success over the last several years in large part thanks to the efforts of April. She is an amazing source of energy and enthusiasm, and a role model for the rest of our community."

Friday, June 21: He's already one of the most decorated athletes in wrestling history. Now, Kyle Dake has his eyes set on Olympic gold when the Paris games begin in just over a month a half. The Lansing native stops by BTL to look back on his performance at the Olympic trials, the motivation he received from his late father Doug, and discuss what's kept him competing at such an elite level at 33 years old.

Wednesday, June 19: On Saturday, the International Motor Racing Research Center will be hosting a Center Conversation at 6pm on “The Greatest Corvette Story Ever Told.” The conversation will center on a current display - a 1960 Corvette that competed in the 1960 Le Mans 24 Hours race - and dive into its story and history. Learn more about Saturday's event here: The Greatest Corvette Story Ever Told

Wednesday, June 19: Moravia boys basketball's Todd Mulvaney was recently named ESPN Ithaca's Coach of the Year in a Boys Sport at the 11th annual Night of Champions. He joins the show to look back on the Blue Devils' state championship winning season.

Tuesday, June 18: Moravia girls basketball's John Crossgrove was recently named ESPN Ithaca's Co-Coach of the Year in a Girls Sport at the 11th annual Night of Champions. He joins the show to look back on the Blue Devils' state championship winning season.

Tuesday, June 18: Lansing volleyball's Nicole Lamie was recently named ESPN Ithaca's Co-Coach of the Year in a Girls Sport at the 11th annual Night of Champions. She joins the show to look back on the Bobcats' state championship winning season.

Tuesday, June 11: Last week, former Ithaca College football All-American Derek Slywka signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts after an invitation to join them for minicamp. The Waterloo native will switch from his position in the secondary to wide receiver. Bombers head coach Mike Toerper joins the show to discuss the news of Derek's signing and the qualities that have given him this opportunity.

Friday, June 7: The final leg of the Triple Crown is tomorrow as the Belmont Stakes will be run at Saratoga Race Course. With plenty of options over the next day when it comes to betting on the races, Andrew Champagne makes a visit to the show to talk about what to expect when wagering on the Belmont Stakes and Saturday's card. You can follow him on Twitter, @AndrewChampagne.

Tuesday, June 4: It's the first Tuesday of the month and on this hot June day, it's another Wagner Valley Brewing Tasting Tuesday! Alex Jankowski brings along Wayne Talley for the fun this time, joining Nick in-studio to sample a trio of summer favorites: Coast2Coast, Blanc-In-Weizen, and Lighthouse Helles Lager. For more information on Wagner Valley Brewing, visit WagnerBrewing.com.

Friday, May 31: For the first time in program history, Union Springs softball are Section IV champions. The Wolves captured the Class C title last Saturday with a 16-1 thrashing of Tioga, exacting their revenge after losing to them in the IAC Championship earlier in the season. Head coach Jim Bona joins the show to talk about the Wolves' historic season ahead of regionals on Saturday against Sandy Creek.

Thursday, May 30: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.  Payton Cutting has been a great representative of Ithaca College Athletics and the softball team since beginning her career there in 2014. After her playing days, she became a volunteer coach and is now an an assistant/pitching coach. Payton devotes her time and passion not only to her team on South Hill, but to middle school and high schoolers as a strength and conditioning coach in the area. Her nomination comes from her husband, Jeremy Flohr, who says, "Payton has bled Bomber Blue ever since she was a freshman in 2014. She also is always volunteering to work event staff at various IC sporting events and doing whatever is asked of her to help out the Bombers. Payton has not only dedicated her life to Ithaca Softball, but also other athletes in the area trying to become the best versions of themselves."

Wednesday, May 29: One of Ithaca's own is a national champion. On Sunday, Shea Baker helped the Boston College women's lacrosse team win their second national title as they came back to beat Northwestern 14-13. The Little Red alum joined the show to chat about how she helped the Eagles overcome a 6-0 deficit after the first quarter and make history in just her second season with the program.

Wednesday, May 15: The countdown is on! One month from today, Special Olympics New York will hold its annual State Summer Games in Ithaca, with the Opening Ceremonies on June 14th and competition beginning on June 15th. Stacy Eder, Senior Director of Programs, Engagement & Events of Special Olympics New York, joins the show to tell us what we can expect this year and how listeners can volunteer at this year's games. For more information on how you can volunteer and be a part of the Special Olympics New York State Summer Games, go to https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/community/2024-summer-games/.

Thursday, May 9: On Friday night, the Dryden boys lacrosse team will be playing for more than just a victory at Volante Field. They'll be hosting second annual "You Matter" game, raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Tyler Franzese joins the show to discuss the movement and how you can be involved in the initiative.  Learn more about Dryden's You Matter movement.

Wednesday, May 8: As Cortland softball gears up for another appearance in the SUNYAC tournament, Gina Meyers continues to tear it up at the plate. The graduate student outfielder has hit safely in 31 consecutive games for the Red Dragons. She stops by BTL to talk about her school-record hitting streak and preview what the team has to do to win the conference crown.

Tuesday, May 7: It's a bittersweet Wagner Valley Brewing Tasting Tuesday as the guys join Nick in the studio. The trio sample a new collaboration beer with Strong Rope Brewery in Brooklyn called Gotham Grazer - a Helles Bock made from 100% NYS ingredients. They all sip on Finger Lakes favorite Sled Dog Doppelbock as Alex Linde announces that this is his final appearance after two years, as he gets ready to ship to Pittsburgh. Check out their beers and what's coming up this month at WagnerBrewing.com.

Thursday, May 2: Derby Week is here! With plenty of options over the next few days when it comes to betting on the races, Andrew Champagne makes a visit to the show to talk about what to expect when wagering on both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby. You can follow him on Twitter, @AndrewChampagne.

Thursday, May 2: It's onto the SUNYAC championship for Cortland women's lacrosse. The Red Dragons took care of business at home against Brockport on Wednesday 15-7 and will play Geneseo for the conference crown on Saturday. Rachel Janis, who recently set the single-game assist mark, stops by BTL to look back at team's 11 game winning streak.

Thursday, May 2: Ithaca College women's lacrosse wrapped up the regular season on a 12 game winning streak, and is now gearing up for the semifinals of the Liberty League Championships which will be hosted at Ithaca College. Lexi Held has put together a strong season in net for the Bombers, and joins BTL to look back at what it has taken to get Ithaca to this point.

Thursday, April 25: A milestone for Mat Bruno - last weekend, the outfielder became Cortland's all-time career hits leader with 236. He surpasses the previous school record of 235 set by Andrew Mead from 2003-06. The Red Dragons have been rolling since returning from spring break and Mat stops by the show to talk about what's been going right for C-State and the significance of rewriting the record books.

Thursday, April 25: Ithaca College baseball is rolling as the regular season wraps up over the next few days. The Bombers picked up a big, lopsided win at Brockport on Wednesday, thanks in part to Collin Feeney's three doubles and a massive performance from Logan Scully. He joins the show to look back on the victory and discuss what's been going right at the plate for him this season.

Thursday, April 25: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.  Mike Lockwood has been an integral part of youth sports in the Groton community, coaching baseball, softball, basketball, football and soccer. He has helped run the Groton youth baseball and softball committee and has moved  to coach JV Softball at Lansing. His nomination comes from John Brehm, who says, "Mike has been an incredible gift to the Groton and Lansing communities, helping children grow and thrive in their sports careers."

Tuesday, April 28: The NFL Draft is just days away and Cortland wide receiver Cole Burgess has gained some big traction as a draft prospect. He joins the show to look back on his experiences over the last few months - from winning a national championship, to pro days, and everything in between - as he prepares for the next step in his playing career.

Tuesday, April 23: Wells softball wraps up the month with a trio of doubleheaders this week and will be looking to end the regular season on a strong note. First year pitcher Josie Krieman has put together some quality starts in the circle for the Express and joins the show to discuss the season so far.

Thursday, April 18: From All-American defensive back to NFL hopeful, the last few months for Derek Slywka have been a whirlwind in preparation to impress scouts. With a pair of pro days and a number of meetings in the rearview mirror, the Waterloo native is gearing up to see if an NFL team comes calling. He stops by BTL to look back and this most recent part in his football journey.

Thursday, April 18: After starting the season 2-4, Cortland women's lacrosse has been on an absolute roll, winning eight games in a row. Toni Cashman has already surpassed her goals scored from last season and put together a big performance on Wednesday against New Paltz. She joins the show to look back and the win and what's gone right for the Red Dragons during this stretch.

Tuesday, April 16: Wells women's lacrosse continues to be on an absolute roll, as the Express have won 11 straight games since the beginning of the season. Lauren Spiegel has anchored one of the best defenses in the country, putting together monster numbers between the pipes. She joins BTL to look back at what's gone right for Wells with the regular season winding down.

Friday, April 12: Big Red basketball has its new boss! Longtime assistant and former player Jon Jaques was formally introduced as the new Head Coach of Cornell men's hoops on Friday. After his press conference, he discussed the journey to his new position and what he envisions for the future of Cornell basketball.

Friday, April 12: It was a massive day on South Hill on Wednesday, as Ithaca College women's lacrosse shutdown second-ranked William Smith at home 16-3 to improve their winning streak to seven games. Caroline Wise finished the day with two goals and two assists and had a commanding 17 draw controls for the Bombers. She joins the show to discuss what went right that day and during this winning streak.

Tuesday, April 9: Wells baseball opened up conference play last week with a pair of losses to Hilbert, but the Express bounced back strong over the weekend with a doubleheader sweep against Pitt-Greensburg. Senior catcher Aaron Izquierdo joins the show to chat about this weekend's big outing and the team's great start to the season.

Friday, April 5: Ithaca College softball is on a roll since returning from spring break, winning five of six games. Haley Petrucci has been a force at the plate, hitting .436 with seven homeruns and slugging 1.103%. She stops by the show to talk about what's gone right for the Bombers through the first month of the season.

Thursday, April 4: It's Opening Weekend at The Glen! The official kickoff to the new season begins on Friday with the Community Pep Rally and rides on the road course over Saturday and Sunday. Dawn Burlew, the new President at WGI, joins the show to preview the weekend, discuss her first few months on the job, and the significance of WGI being a part of the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Find out more about Opening Weekend by visiting TheGlen.com.

Tuesday, April 2: Wells women's lacrosse has put together an unbeaten season through the team's first eight games. The Express rank number one in the country in five statistical categories heading into the final seven games of the regular season. Head Coach Vic Goeller stops by to discuss what's gone right this year for the team.

Tuesday, April 2: Spring is here and so is a once-in-a-lifetime brew! Wagner Valley Brewing Company's Alex Linde and Alex Jankowski join Nick in-studio to sample the award-winning Nightfall Black Lager and a special beer to celebrate next Monday's solar eclipse - Black Moon Rise. Check out their beers and what's coming up this month at WagnerBrewing.com.

Wednesday, March 27: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.  Danny Akers has been a longtime boxing trainer in the area, in particular at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center for decades. He has trained a countless number of youth, teenager, adult and amateur boxers during his time in Ithaca, devoting thousands of hours. His nomination comes from Jim Zifchock, who says, "Danny's work with local youths in the GIAC boxing program has been an unbelievable asset to the community. His work as a professional trainer (namely Willie Monroe Jr) has been overshadowed by his devotion to the GIAC program. Mondays thru Fridays Danny can be found at GIAC year round."

Wednesday, March 27: After some ups and downs to begin the season, Cortland baseball is back on track after an early-week sweep SUNY Oneonta to begin conference play. Dylan MacKenzie has been swinging a hot bat, leading the team in batting average, and joins the show to chat about the start of the regular season.

Wednesday, March 27: The NCAA championships ended last week with not just one, but two national titles for Ithaca native Kailee Payne. She finished in first place in both the 3-meter and 1-meter to bring more hardware home to South Hill. She joins the show to look back at her memorable performance.

Tuesday, March 26: NCAAs in Kansas City turned out to be very kind for Cornell wrestling, who finished second in the nation - thanks in part two Vito Arujau, who ended his career in Ithaca as a two time NCAA champ. He stops by BTL to look back on his wild win Saturday night, the success of the program under the leadership of Mike Grey, and discuss his future in the sport.

Tuesday, March 26: Opening Day is on Thursday and the excitement, with a dash of anxiety, is building for the 2024 Mets. With so many questions leading into the first game against Milwaukee, Mets broadcaster Keith Raad stops by to answer how the team could find itself in a playoff spot, the return of Edwin Diaz, and suggests the best bet for food at Citi Field.

Tuesday, March 26: With the regular season wrapping up, Wells men's volleyball has just four matches remaining on the schedule. Senior outside hitter Connor Garvey pays a visit to the show to discuss what it will take for the Express to pick up a conference win as the season comes to a close.

Monday, March 25: It was another memorable year for Cornell wrestling, as the Big Red finished as the national-runner up in Kansas City and Vito Arujau won his second straight NCAA title. Andy Malnoske, play-by-play voice of Big Red wrestling, joins the show to look back on another magical season and the team's recent run of success.

Wednesday, March 20: Ithaca College baseball is just barely on the outside-looking-in of the national rankings after starting the season 8-4. After a successful spring break trip in South Carolina, senior shortstop Ethan Rothstein joins the show look back on the strong start and discuss how the defending Liberty League champs stay at the top in 2024.

Wednesday, March 20: Cornell men's hockey picked up a pair of wins against rival Harvard last weekend in the quarterfinals of the ECAC Tournament and are gearing up for a trip to Lake Placid to face Dartmouth in the semifinals. Head Coach Mike Schafer joins us for his weekly visit to look back on the wins against the Crimson and preview what's to come.

Wednesday, March 20: Cortland softball has been on an absolute tear to begin the season, winning nine of 10 games. Senior second baseman Tori Reich has caused havoc at the plate early on batting .520 (13-for-25) with two doubles, six walks and nine RBI during a 7-1 stretch for Cortland. The SUNYAC's Softball Athlete of the Week joins the show to look back on the start.

Tuesday, March 19: Wells women's lacrosse is 5-0 to begin the season and have been getting contributions from all over the roster, including senior Lydia Thomas. She joins BTL to look back on the start to the year so far after receiving conference player of the week honors.