Ben Birnell is a Sports Writer at the Rome Sentinel. He covers a variety of topics within the realm of sports, including competitive and professional sports, as well as the business side of sports. Ben's work has been featured in notable publications such as the Observer-Dispatch, Yahoo News, and BLOX Digital.
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Ben Birnell's coverage is predominantly focused on local sports events, particularly hockey and basketball, including high school sports and the Utica Comets. He also covers specific local events such as the Downtown Classic basketball showcase.
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The New Hartford baseball team earned a 12-0 win over Cortland to claim the Section III Class A title on Monday in Syracuse.
New Hartford baseball bested Cortland for the Section III Class A title on Monday at Onondaga Community College's Lazer Stadium.
By: Ben Birnell
There were multiple individual athletes and teams from the Utica-Rome area claimed championships at Section III track and field class meets.
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill's boys track and field team won the Section III B-2 championship for the 2026 outdoor season. The Red Devils won two relay events.
Section III athletes participate in a meet May 19 at Rome Free Academy. The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill girls team won the Section III Class B-2 title and New Hartford earned the sectional
By: Ben Birnell
of 4 SYRACUSE — Eddie Wright has a bit of experience with the Oriskany baseball team.
By: Ben Birnell
SYRACUSE — Eddie Wright has a bit of experience with the Oriskany baseball team.
By: Ben Birnell
The Oriskany baseball team rallied from a small deficit and used a four-run sixth inning Tuesday, June 2, 2026 to earn an 8-4 win over McGraw in the Section III Class D final at Onondaga Community College's Lazer Stadium.
By: Ben Birnell
of 8 SYRACUSE — Eddie Wright has a bit of experience with the Oriskany baseball team.
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