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Carmelo Anthony explodes for 31 as US basketball holds off Australia

Carmelo Anthony explodes for 31 as US basketball holds off Australia
The former Syracuse University star becomes the most prolific scorer in U.S. men’s Olympic basketball history during Wednesday’s game. Anthony scored 31 points — and the Americans needed every one of them — as the overwhelming gold-medal favorites in the Rio Games outlasted Australia 98-88 on Wednesday night. Read More at Syracuse.com more

Former Syracuse basketball forward John Wallace to coach in new summer pro league

Former Syracuse basketball forward John Wallace to coach in new summer pro league
John Wallace will coach the Gotham Ballers in the newly conceived Champions Basketball League. The former Syracuse basketball great said he was approached last fall by Carl George, the CEO of the new summer league, about coaching the New York franchise. The team, one of 16 in a league scheduled to make its debut next summer, consists of former NBA... more

ACC will discuss moving to 9-game football schedule on Friday (report)

ACC will discuss moving to 9-game football schedule on Friday (report)
New football scheduling regulations are coming to the ACC, potentially as soon as Friday, according to David Teel, a reporter with The Daily Press newspaper. Teel reported on Wednesday that as part of the deal with ESPN to create an ACC Network, the conference agreed to adhere to new scheduling obligations in both football and basketball. Read More at Syracuse.com... more

‘Cuse to honor Pearl Washington at Georgetown game

‘Cuse to honor Pearl Washington at Georgetown game
Two of the prime combatants from the glory days of the BIG EAST Conference will meet again when Syracuse hosts Georgetown in the Dome on Saturday, December 17. The event will include a special tribute to former Syracuse standout Pearl Washington, one of the stars of the rivalry with the Hoyas, who passed away last spring. Read More at Cuse.com more

Craig Forth follows path from Syracuse basketball to his one true love – education

Craig Forth follows path from Syracuse basketball to his one true love – education
Rumors preceded the new assistant principal’s arrival. Some heard he was a former college basketball player. Others were aware that he was exceptionally tall. But nobody knew much more than a rudimentary outline of the man who convinced the district’s superintendent that he could transition from teaching first graders to administering a school of hormonal junior high schoolers. And then... more

Replacing Riley Dixon: Sterling Hofrichter eager for Syracuse football’s impossible task

Replacing Riley Dixon: Sterling Hofrichter eager for Syracuse football’s impossible task
Sterling Hofrichter is not athletic enough to hurdle defenders. He is not versatile enough to earn his own Heisman Trophy campaign. He is not a candidate to be taken in the next NFL Draft and unlikely to grab postseason honors. What the redshirt freshman is, however, is remarkably candid and honest, self-aware and comfortable with the expectations that will be... more

6 captains named to lead Hobart football in 2016

6 captains named to lead Hobart football in 2016
Hobart College Head Football Coach Mike Cragg recently announced the six men that will serve as team captains for the 2016 season. Seniors Matt Cragg, James Hedger, Marcus Jemison, Patrick O’Connell III and Nick Testani and junior Shane Sweeney will lead the Statesmen. “These young men will be outstanding leaders and are fine examples of what it means to be... more

Syracuse campus renovation plan could put a damper on tailgating scene for football

Syracuse campus renovation plan could put a damper on tailgating scene for football
Syracuse’s frequently criticized tailgating environment for football could take another step backward if the school fully follows through on its campus framework proposal that was released in June. The proposed plan would eliminate the Stadium, Standart and Fine parking lots. All three of those areas are currently prime tailgating areas around the Carrier Dome for football games. Read More at... more

Former Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney signs with D-League team (report)

Former Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney signs with D-League team (report)
Trevor Cooney has signed with the Brooklyn Nets D-League affiliate, according to reporter David Pick. Cooney, who amassed 1,437 career points at Syracuse and shot .337 from the 3-point line, will play for Ronald Nored, the 25-year-old Long Island Nets coach. Nored is a Butler graduate who played for Brad Stevens and has worked for his mentor for the past... more

Syracuse football WR Steve Ishmael excited to ‘actually take chances’

Syracuse football WR Steve Ishmael excited to ‘actually take chances’
Steve Ishmael has exhibited extreme patience in his first two years as a wide receiver at Syracuse. Between two offensive coordinators — the second of which ran a pro-style, option-based system — and six quarterbacks seeing the field, SU’s star junior wideout hasn’t gotten a ton of opportunities. But inching toward the midway point of preseason camp, Ishmael is finally... more

Syracuse football quarterback Eric Dungey wants to be ‘perfect’

Syracuse football quarterback Eric Dungey wants to be ‘perfect’
Dino Babers stood behind Eric Dungey during a recent practice and instructed his prized quarterback on how to throw a more accurate ball to the receiver’s outside shoulder. He tweaked the footwork of the sophomore quarterback. He commented on his arm slot, and each successive attempt was more accurate than the last… Read More at Syracuse.com After their preseason practice... more
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