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Jury watches brutal videos of Syracuse man’s torture after kidnapping
Syracuse, N.Y. -- In 2023, Koddie Beechner was homeless and living under a bridge near the Rescue Mission shelter in Syracuse. In April 2023, he was eating breakfast at the Samaritan Center when he was approached by two men and led at knifepoint to the apartment of Tashawn Adams, Beechner testified to Wednesday.
Syracuse football coach Fran Brown says his wife helped Orange land former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord
Kyle McCord got the keys to the offense of one of college football's most prestigious programs last season at Ohio State after sitting behind C.J. Stroud for two seasons. On paper the 6-foot-3 gunslinger's first year under center for the Buckeyes looked to be a successful one as he went 11-1 alongside his...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #2, LB Marlowe Wax
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: Marlowe Wax. Position: Linebacker. Year:...
Major renovation transforms Silverman Hall
Thanks to an $18-million, 29,000 square foot “full gut renovation,” Silverman Hall, home to Upstate Medical University’s College of Health Professions, has been transformed into a state-of-the art teaching hub for some of health care’s most important—and in demand—professions. The interior of the building...
Syracuse football: What would a hypothetical close-proximity schedule look like?
Continuing the conference re-alignment trend. It’s no surprise our TNIAAM staff was pitched this idea from a reader: “You should do an article on what their basketball schedule would be if they played the 31 closest teams once each based on geography.”. That being said, this is the...
All-CNY softball player earns roster spot for national showcase game
Syracuse, N.Y. — Fayetteville-Manlius shortstop Megan Woodridge is about to take her spot in a lineup filled with some of the best high school softball prospects nationwide. Woodridge has been named to a team of juniors who will take on upcoming seniors in the prestigious Premier Girls Fastpitch Futures All-American game. The contest is Saturday in Irvine, Calif.
CNY SPCA Pet of the Week: 'Life goes on' with Jack and Diane
Jack and Diane are about five years old and came to the shelter as strays. They’re a bonded pair and must be adopted together. They’re very sweet and would make a lovely addition to almost any family. “Here’s a little ditty, about Jack and Diane,. Two stray...
‘It’s Always Sunny’ star Charlie Day visits Syracuse restaurant - cue the spaghetti jokes
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star Charlie Day visited Pastabilities on Wednesday while in town for a new movie. The Syracuse restaurant posted a photo of the comedy actor with Natalie Morales, who both have roles in “Summer of ‘69,” a new teen comedy currently in production with Liverpool-based film studio American High.
How two Syracuse guys (and a friend) launched an influential bourbon rating site
It’s not unusual for old friends to get together now and then over a few drinks. In this case, three childhood pals, two of whom live in the Syracuse area, have sealed their relationship over thousands of them. They kept detailed notes each time. And they’ve turned it into a profitable business.
Syracuse Announces A Familiar Foe On The Men's Basketball Schedule With Addition Of Colgate
Syracuse will host Colgate, the program's most familiar foe, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the JMA Wireless Dome. It will be the 176th contest between the two schools on the hardwood. The Syracuse-Colgate Series. Syracuse has a 128-47 advantage in the all-time series with the Raiders. The Orange built a...
Man stabbed to death by homeless man he took into his own home, family says
Syracuse, N.Y. — Kevin Works’ kind heart was what caused his death, his family said. The 62-year-old, who worked part-time at Meachem Elementary School, was stabbed to death on July 15 at the Seneca Garden Apartments at 103 Riverdale Dr., police said. Peter J. Boehm, 33, was arrested...
Syracuse basketball's 10 best point guards of all-time per ChatGPT
ChatGPT outlines the 10 best point guards in Syracuse basketball history. Syracuse basketball has had some iconic point guards throughout its history. Some of the best players in program history played point guard for the Orange. Now that we have finished our series on AI coming up with the 10 best players at each position for football, we are doing the same for Syracuse basketball. We begin with point guard..
Syracuse basketball 5-star target lands blue-blood offers, contends for No. 1 ranking
Syracuse basketball 2026 priority recruit Jordan Smith Jr., a five-star shooting guard from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, continues to see his national rankings and offer sheet soar. The 6-foot-3 Smith, who has risen to as high as No. 5 nationally in his class per ESPN, is gaining traction as...
Top150 rising senior Ryder Frost recaps his Syracuse official visit
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. -- Ryder Frost, the No. 127 overall recruit in the national rising senior class, completed an official visit to Syracuse at the end of last month. A 6-foot-6, 205-pound sharpshooting wing out of Hamilton (Mass.) Frost says he enjoyed the experience of meeting those involved in the Orange program.
Report: Syracuse alum Mike Tirico to be NBC’s lead announcer in new NBA deal
Syracuse University graduate Mike Tirico is about to start one of the highest-profile gigs in broadcasting — being NBC’s primetime host of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Another prime assignment is in Tirico’s future, according to a report. Tirico will be the lead voice of the NBA when the league goes back to NBC in the 2025-26 season, according to a report from The Athletic.
Syracuse Football: 4-star, top-150 national prospect Ayden Pouncey set to visit 'Cuse
Elite 2026 prospect Ayden Pouncey from Florida will soon make a trip to Syracuse football. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Pouncey, a 2026 four-star defensive back/wide receiver, says on his X page that he will visit the Orange this weekend. There was a dead period on the college football recruiting calendar from June 24 through July 24, but now that this has been lifted until August 1, I'd anticipate seeing some 'Cuse targets taking visits to the Hill in the near future.
Just how massive is SU’s proposed new dorm? Its shadow would reach Thornden Park’s roses
Syracuse, N.Y. — Sonia Kragh’s mind immediately began thinking about changes that might be needed at the E.M. Mills Rose Garden, the 100-year-old community treasure at Syracuse’s Thornden Park. Kragh, the rose garden committee chair for the Syracuse Rose Society, was with her team of volunteers doing...
Why does Syracuse need a general manager for its basketball program? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse, N.Y. – This week’s Mailbox opens up with a question based on Syracuse’s recent hiring of a new general manager for the men’s basketball program. The hiring was big news. First, it was a new position within the SU basketball office. Second, it was an acknowledgement of the new landscape in college sports. Third, it was an indication that Syracuse is ready to financially meet the challenges of that new landscape.
Former Syracuse basketball guard Joe Girard signs overseas contract
Syracuse, N.Y. -- Former Syracuse basketball guard Joe Girard has signed a contract to play in Lithuania for the 2024-25 season. Girard will play for Nevezis in Lithuania’s top league, the team announced. Girard confirmed the news in a text message to Syracuse.com. Nevezis finished in ninth place in the LKL at 10-20 last season.
Men’s Hoops To Make Annual Trip To the Dome To Play Syracuse on Nov. 27
Lexi Woodcock/Cornell Athletics ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell-Syracuse men's basketball series has a date for the 2024-25 season as the Big Red will visit the Orange on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at the JMA Wireless Dome. Game time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date. It will be the 129th matchup between the programs on the hardwood, with the Orange holding a commanding 97-31 edge in the all-time series. Syracuse has won 43 consecutive matchups with the Big Red dating back to the 1968-69 season. Last season, Syracuse nailed a season-best 13 3-pointers and Cornell struggled from beyond...
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