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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...
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...
16 years ago: Tully grad Lopez Lomong named flagbearer for U.S. Olympic team
Jerry Smith hasn’t watched television in his Fayetteville home in six years, but he plans to turn it on Friday to see U.S. track star Joseph “Lopez” Lomong carry the American flag during the Olympics’ opening ceremonies on NBC. If you purchase a product or register...
Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Sadiq White Jr. is recruiting Kiyan Anthony, 4-star guards
Syracuse basketball has one elite prospect to date in its 2025 class, and the Orange staff is pursuing numerous other highly ranked players in this cycle. In late May, 2025 five-star forward Sadiq White Jr. from Charlotte, N.C., verbally committed to the 'Cuse. And the 6-foot-8 White says he's doing his part to recruit other top-flight 2025 targets to ultimately join him on the Hill.
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..
Former SU rower goes for gold in Paris with Lithuania
SYRACUSE, NY — The weeks following college graduation are stressful for everyone- whether it be starting a new job, moving to a new city, or heading back home for the summer. They look a little different for Kamile Kralikaite. The former Syracuse rower packed her bags for the Paris...
Joe Girard signs pro contract to play in Lithuania
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Former Syracuse guard Joe Girard has signed his first professional overseas contract. Girard will play for BC Nevėžis in Lithuania’s top league this fall. The team announcing today the signing on its social media account. Girard just wrapped up playing in the...
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024 notebook: Standings! Check out the scenarios heading into pool play’s last day
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty. With one day left in the Little League New York State All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament’s pool play, three teams have already landed playoff spots while the fourth and final spot will be decided by the time Pool B concludes play early Thursday.
Kyle McCord didn’t believe Fran Brown would fly out to visit him the day he hit portal: ‘Crazy sequence of events’
Charlotte, N.C. — Two of the most pivotal moments in Syracuse football’s offseason happened the same day, Dec. 4. At 10 a.m., Fran Brown was formally introduced in-person as the program’s new head coach, six days after the university announced he’d earned the job. If you...
Get to Know Your Orange Man: #4, DL Dion Wilson Jr.
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: Dion Wilson Jr. Position: Defensive...
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.
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.
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.
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...
Syracuse football: a look at the updated 2024 roster
The 2024 Syracuse Orange football roster has been set and we're here to break down the changes since spring camp ended. The roster has expanded to 107 total players - we'll cover all the new additions, freshmen and transfers alike, in our ongoing Get to Know Your Orange Man series.
Live and Local Stock Car Racing Set for July 26 at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON, NY – The 2024 season at Utica-Rome Speedway resumes this Friday, July 26 for a return to weekly racing action. Charles Tibbitts Masonry and Stretch’s Lawncare & Landscaping present the full card of racing this coming Friday. The 3 Bastards Brewing Modifieds headline the final Friday of...
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...
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