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Longtime College Football Announcer Died Saturday At 62
The longtime voice of the Syracuse Orange football program died on Saturday. He was 62 years old. Steve Hyder, a former announcer at Syracuse and Minor League Baseball, passed away after struggling with health issues, according to his longtime broadcasting partner, John Rooke. Rooke had been ...
Syracuse football scholarship linebacker, son of former NFL player no longer rostered
Syracuse, N.Y. — A former scholarship player for Syracuse football will not be with the team in 2024. Kadin Bailey, who’d been a rising junior linebacker, was not listed on the Orange’s new roster that released online Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Former Central NY boys soccer star named head coach at rival program
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Fayetteville-Manlius has named Nate Bourdeau as its new boys soccer coach. Bourdeau is a former Baldwinsville standout who left that program as its all-time leader in goals and assists. He was a six-year member of the Region 1 ODP team and a U-18 US National Team member.
JMA Wireless Dome receives $3 million for upgraded seating and safety measures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The JMA Wireless Dome is a statement piece in the Syracuse skyline and a hub for all things Syracuse sports. On Tuesday, a $3 million investment was announced that will help fans enjoy games and increase safety. Specifically, the money will go towards ADA compliance, fire systems and seats with backs over the familiar benches for stands.
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island coasts to game one win
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mid-Island manager Joe Calabrese has been saying since the start of all-star play that his club still has not played a complete game. Yet his 10-year-old squad has managed to go undefeated, winning District 24 and Section 3 South titles. Tuesday, in the opening-round of the NY...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Cohen Ashby’s mammoth homer powers Auburn; Harrison’s CJ Atanasio dazzles on day one
Day one of the Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament came as advertised on Monday night at Great Kills LL. Hard-hit knocks and potent pitching set the tone for what should be an exciting week of Pool B action, which features four of the tourney’s eight remaining teams in the state.
Meet the Western New Yorkers who will be at the 2024 Paris Olympics
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Eight people with connections to Western New York will take part in the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will feature 329 medal events. Four of those people are athletes who just so happened to compete in Tokyo, three years ago, during the Summer Games. Anita Alvarez, and Matt Anderson, and Jessica Pegula will be in action at the Paris Olympics.
Syracuse’s QB Room Gets More Interesting With New Face
There’s no debating who will be under center for SU’s first matchup of the year on August 31st against Ohio, that will be Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord barring injury. Behind him though, things get a lot more interesting for who will be the second guy called off the bench if needed. Last season, it was Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, who when called upon didn’t give Orange fans any hope for the future. But a new face has entered the room who can compete for that spot. That being, Florida Atlantic transfer Michael Johnson Jr.
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #6, QB Kyle McCord
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era. Name: Kyle McCord. Position: Quarterback. Year:...
Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
The Key To SU’s Offensive Success
Over the past few years, Syracuse’s offense has been dynamic. Garrett Shrader’s elusiveness gave the Orange the ability to strike from the air, on the ground with a star running back or with QB1 scrambling. That took a lot of the pressure off the receiving corps. This year, with Kyle McCord under center that won’t be the case. He isn’t just not mobile, McCord isn’t even close to a threat to run. Remember, sacks do count as rushing yards in college football, but still, he ended with negative yards last season.
New York’s Olympic Favorites: Athletes Winning the Hearts of the Empire State
The Paris Summer Olympics begin this Friday, July 26th and we can't wait. With the biggest athletes from all around the world gearing up to compete, it's hard not to be excited. But have you ever wondered which American Olympians are our favorites? Well, the researchers from Grand Canyon University...
Syracuse Basketball: Newly offered top-20 national prospect Qayden Samuels eyes 5 stars
Syracuse basketball has officially entered the recruitment of 2026 four-star guard Qayden Samuels from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., area. Candidly, I had hoped this would occur. The 6-foot-5 Samuels, listed as either a shooting guard or a small forward on recruiting Web sites, disclosed via his X page that he had landed a 'Cuse scholarship offer from head coach Adrian Autry.
Syracuse football's 10 best kickers of all-time per ChatGPT
ChatGPT outlines the 10 best kickers in Syracuse football history. Syracuse has had strong special teams throughout its history, including a lot of very productive kickers. In part nine of our ChatGPT series on the best players in Syracuse history at each position, place kicker is up next. PREVIOUS CHATGPT...
MEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS SIX TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR 2024-25
Syracuse, N.Y. – Le Moyne College Wright, III '85 and Cathy Lassiter Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Nate Champion '14 has announced the addition of six transfer student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. The newcomers include graduate student guards Will Amica (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/UAlbany) and Robby Carmody (Mars, Pa./Mars Area/Notre...
SU soccer alum Miles Robinson headlines team USA in the Olympics
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — From Syracuse to Paris, France. SU soccer alum Miles Robinson will compete for gold with Team U.S.A. in this years Olympics held in Paris, France. Robinson, who's currently a defender for FC Cincinnati in the MLS, played at Syracuse for two seasons in 2015-16, where he earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year in his sophomore season.
Eddie Lampkin wants to shoot 3-point shots. His Syracuse basketball coach is fine with it
Verona, N.Y. – It’s the dream of seemingly every basketball big man. Playing on the perimeter, tossing up 3-point shots. Why should those activities exclusively belong to smaller people?. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Syracuse set to face Colgate for the 176th time
It was officially announced earlier today that Syracuse basketball has added Colgate as a non-conference home opponent for the 2024 season. The Orange will host the Raiders on November 12th for the 176th contest between the two squads. While Colgate might seem like an easy non-conference foe, SU has struggled in recent years against the Raiders. The Orange have only won one game in the last three matchups. So, what have those three games looked like, and will Syracuse be able to come out winners once again this year? Let’s dive into all of that and more.
Syracuse football 2024 opponent preview: Virginia Tech Hokies
Syracuse Orange football fans can rejoice as they’ll finally get a chance to see Fran Brown’s squad in action again after they spend all of October playing away from the Dome. Following an extra couple of days recovering from their trip to the Pitt of Misery, the Orange exit (natural) light and enter the Loud House for what should be one of the more anticipated matchups of the season. Top QBs face vaunted defenses, Orange decides whether it looks better with Navy or Maroon, and the crowd gets their turkey a few weeks early by rattling the...
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