Mets make late push, but fall to Braves

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

The mark of good teams is often beating poor ones. Last year, the Mets fattened up on the Braves, Phillies, Reds, Rockies and others, all of whom finished with losing records. Their renaissance this year dovetailed with the softest portion of their schedule. But the Braves, a thorn in New York’s side for decades, are no longer playing along. In... more

Go-ahead Gary: Rookie powers Yanks vs. TB

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Gary Sanchez’s increasingly convincing candidacy for the American League Rookie of the Year Award kept the Yankees’ postseason dream alive for another day. Sanchez slugged a three-run homer off Brad Boxberger in the seventh inning, lifting the Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Rays on Tuesday at Tropicana Field. Read More more

Syracuse alum Trevor Cooney signs with pro team in Spain

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Trevor Cooney, a starter on the Syracuse team that advanced to last year’s NCAA Final Four, has signed with a professional team in Spain, his father confirmed on Tuesday. Cooney will play for Baskonia, which competes in Spain’s ACB league as well as the Euroleague. Baskonia, or Saski Baskonia, is located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. Baskonia made the Euroleague’s final four... more

Syracuse basketball sets date for Orange Madness at Carrier Dome

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Orange Madness is a sure sign that basketball season is just around the corner and now Syracuse fans know exactly when Orange Madness will take place. The Syracuse University men’s and women’s basketball teams will take part in Orange Madness at the Carrier Dome on Friday, Oct. 21. Read More more

Moravia girls soccer team surges late in first half in win over Southern Cayuga (highlights)

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Moravia surged late in the first half to take firm control. The Blue Devils netted three goals in a span of five minutes and tacked on two more insurance markers in the second half, as the Moravia girls soccer team topped Southern Cayuga, 5-1, at Southern Cayuga High School Monday. Read More or watch video highlights below… more

Parker records hat trick as Jordan-Elbridge boys soccer defeats Tyburn

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Stuck in a midseason slide, the Eagles turned to film study to try and correct their problems. What they saw on tape helped. The Jordan-Elbridge boys soccer team defeated Tyburn Academy 5-0 Tuesday in Auburn. The Eagles outscored the Crusaders by two goals in the first half and added three more in the second. Read More more

Syracuse vs. UConn: Orange search for first road win since 2014

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

When the Syracuse Orange head down to PAWS ARF on Saturday to face the UConn Huskies, they’ll be underdogs according to Vegas. This should be nothing new for SU. They haven’t won a game on the road since beating Wake Forest 30-7 in 2014. Read that statistic again, because it doesn’t get easier to stomach. Syracuse hasn’t won a road... more

Simpson Cup reaches out to veterans at Oak Hill

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

Millions of injured servicemen have trouble re-discovering life, whether it’s finding work – or finding peace. The Simpson Cup which began at Oak Hill on Tuesday, and its charitable arm, the On Course Foundation, uses golf to help these men and women re-connect with what they’ve lost. John Simpson, a big-time golf agent who suffered from polio as a child,... more

Neumann’s OT goal lifts Skaneateles boys soccer over Cazenovia (highlights)

Published: 09/21/2016 @ 04:00 am

It took nearly 95 minutes, but Skaneateles finally broke through. Matt Benson’s corner kick bounced around in the box for a few tense seconds until Luke Palmer touched the ball over to Matt Neumann, who headed the ball into the back of the net to lift the Skaneateles boys soccer team to a 1-0 double overtime win over Cazenovia at... more

Bills offensive staff rallies around Anthony Lynn

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

Anthony Lynn has been handed a tall task as a brand new offensive coordinator in the midst of a regular season going against one of the best teams in the NFL, but his fellow offensive assistants have all pitched in this week… read more at BuffaloBills.com MORE BILLS COVERAGE ONLINE: – Asst. QBs coach Vrable to help coach Bills running... more

After lost lead, walk-off dazzler denies Mets

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

Yoenis Cespedes nearly won Wednesday night’s game for the Mets on a walk-off, three-run homer in the ninth, but center fielder Ender Inciarte robbed him with a leaping catch at the wall. The resulting 4-3 win was the sixth in a row for the Braves at Citi Field and their fifth straight overall. Read More more

Yankees gain in WC as Sanchez swats 2 HRs

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

Gary Sanchez continued a sensational and historic start to his Major League career on Wednesday, homering twice and driving in five runs to lead the Yankees to an 11-5 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field. Read More more

Team USA wins Simpson Cup at Oak Hill

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Simpson Cup is about restoring life and purpose to men and women injured or disabled in service to their country. It’s about using golf as a tool for those ends. And for one day–Wednesday at Oak Hill–it was also about winning. Check out the highlights from WROC TV… more

Cato-Meridian cancels Friday’s football game due to lack of eligible players

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

The Cato-Meridian football team has canceled its game on Friday due to a lack of eligible players to field a team, according to athletic director Jim Miller. Prior to the season, Cato-Meridian head coach C.J. Hannon had expressed concern over the lack players on the roster. The Blue Devils opened its schedule with 24 listed players, but that doesn’t account... more

Yankees fall 4 games back of AL wild card

Published: 09/22/2016 @ 04:00 am

After a terrific 6-1 record the week before, the Yankees found themselves right in pursuit for a potential Wild Card spot. However, a reason skid as of late, now drops the Yankees back to four games out. The Yankees opened up a three game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bryan Mitchell was back on the mound for another go,... more

Preview: Cardinals invade Buffalo to take on Bills

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Increasing the tempo and reducing game plan volume are two main changes being implemented by new offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn in the hope that it will allow Buffalo’s most talented playmakers to shine. Through the first two weeks of the 2016 campaign Buffalo’s offense was uneven in performance, efficiency and execution. It’s partly why head coach Rex Ryan felt a... more

Cornell men’s hockey ranked fifth, sixth in preseason ECAC polls

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

In the annual preseason ECAC polls, Cornell was tabbed to finish fifth by the media and sixth by the conference’s coaches. While the Red’s squad remains similar and strong, as compared to last year’s, the team’s key opponents have also kept their squads up to par. Top names ranked ahead of Cornell include perennial favorites including Quinnipiac, Harvard and Yale.... more

Section V: Big games this week in soccer, football

Published: 09/23/2016 @ 04:00 am

Jeff DiVeronica and James Johnson look ahead to the big games on Varsity Voices at democratandchronicle.com…. more

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