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Early in the season, a Mets-Nats series in late August looked like it might be meaningful baseball. Washington started the season as the favorite to claim the National League East, while the Mets flashed the signs of a contender when they opened with 11 wins in their first 12 tries. But things have changed. The Nationals didn’t live up to... more

Jim Boeheim and Daniel Baldwin join in fundraiser at The Krebs

Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim and actor Daniel Baldwin came together at The Krebs in Skaneateles Thursday night to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of CNY. Daniel Baldwin served cocktails for almost two hours before dinner and donated all cash tips to the cause. Syracuse.com: Read More Had a great night at The Krebs last night... more

Josh Allen gets his big chance to win Bills’ QB job

Sunday afternoon, a 4 p.m. kickoff, national television coverage on FOX, perhaps close to a sellout crowd at New Era Field thanks to the annual Kids Day festivities. Wait, it’s late August, not late November. This is the third preseason game of the summer for both the Bills and Bengals, not a Week 12 showdown with playoff ramifications on the... more

Eric Dungey has something to say to people who say he’s injury-prone

Eric Dungey remembers looking at Dontae Strickland in the huddle at Florida State last season and telling him he thought he broke his foot. Everyone harps on him to slide — this time he did — and, naturally, he still got hurt after a short run ended with a defender crunching his toe. “My toe just hit the top of... more

Doubledays let seven run lead slip away at State College

Both teams let a lead slip away, but the State College Spikes emerged with an 11-10 victory over Auburn Doubledays at Lubrano Park Friday night. Auburn got the game going with a seven spot in the first inning. Cody Daily started it off with an RBI double, Jacob Rhinesmith brought in a run with a fielder’s choice, Kyle Marinconz drove... more

Yankees edge Orioles in 10 innings

In the brief period that has elapsed since Luke Voit (Louis) stashed his gear in the Yankees’ clubhouse, his new teammates have pegged him as a player who carries himself with some swagger. The rookie showed on Friday night that he has the muscle to back it up. A pair of timely swings may have secured more opportunities for Voit,... more

Hot Wheels! Righty sharp as Mets blank Nats

Published: 08/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

Zack Wheeler had the nickname Wheels on the back of his special Players’ Weekend jersey. It fit considering his last name and the fact that he had been rolling, carrying the second six-game winning streak of his career into Saturday’s start against the Nationals at Citi Field. “He’s more confident than he’s ever been,” Mets manager Mickey Callaway said before... more

Sonny Gray pickles Orioles as Yankees sweep twin bill

Published: 08/26/2018 @ 08:00 am

Preparing to make his first start in nearly a month, Sonny Gray (Pickles) huddled with catcher Austin Romine (Ro) early on Saturday, voicing an intention to fill the zone with his fastball, slider and splitter. Those pitches kept the Orioles’ aggressive lineup flailing, but the Yankees right-hander’s most important weapon might be his rediscovered confidence. A pair of excellent starting-pitching... more

Doubledays drop series opener at West Virginia

The Doubledays’ “never-give-up” attitude during Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the West Virginia Black Bears was a refreshing sight to see. Trailing on three separate occasions, Auburn’s offense bailed out it’s pitching multiple times by forcing three ties and eventually extra innings. But the Black Bears proved more resilient in the end. A walk-off single won it for West Virginia, with... more

Matz impresses again, but Mets blanked in loss to Washington

The Mets couldn’t continue playing spoiler on Sunday against a Nationals team that may not need the nudge. They couldn’t keep Washington’s scoreless-innings streak going and they couldn’t extend their own positive pitching streak to any great lengths. In the end, they couldn’t even keep their 15-0 loss to the Nationals at Citi Field close. But at least the Mets... more

Nothing was settled in loss to Bengals as Bills’ QB battle remains wide open

Sean McDermott is not ready to decide who his starting quarterback will be for the regular-season opener in Baltimore, and quite frankly, how could he be? The Bills’ three-headed competition between Josh Allen, Nathan Peterman and A.J. McCarron has not produced a clear-cut winner, though after what happened in Buffalo’s mostly abhorrent 26-13 loss to Cincinnati on Sunday, Peterman has... more

Syracuse basketball offers scholarship to local standout Symir Torrence

Symir Torrence, a Syracuse native and a rising prospect in the 2020 class, has received a scholarship offer from Syracuse University. Torrence received the scholarship offer while participating in Syracuse’s Elite Camp at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center on Saturday. Syracuse.com: Read More https://twitter.com/VTAcademyHoops/status/1033438238151778304 more

Yankees sweep Orioles; back in AL East hunt

Luke Voit (Louis) hit a two-run homer and AL Rookie of the Year contender Miguel Andujar (Papa) delivered a key two-run double as the Yankees completed a four-game sweep of the They are hesitant to admit it with so much of the schedule remaining, but the frustration that the Yankees experienced while spinning their wheels in the American League East... more

Orange set to begin 129th football season

This year’s Syracuse football opener is going to be a little bit different. The Orange (0-0) haven’t started a campaign with a true road game since the 2010 season, but that’s the position they will find themselves in Friday night at Waldo Stadium against the Western Michigan Broncos (0-0). The game begins at 6 p.m. and will be televised on... more

If Sean McDermott has decided on the Bills’ starting QB, he’s not saying

Sean McDermott did not reveal who the Buffalo Bills’ starting quarterback will be Thursday night in the preseason finale at Chicago, let alone on opening day of the regular season in Baltimore. Prior to practice Monday afternoon at One Bills Drive, McDermott said he and his staff will be making the decision on what the quarterback rotation will be at... more

Syndergaard can’t get on track as Mets lose to Cubs

The numbers, at face value, are fine. But they are not dominant. And that’s troubling for a pitcher who is accustomed to being dominant. Once again a shade less than his old shutdown self on Monday night, starter Noah Syndergaard allowed four runs on eight hits in the first three innings of the Mets’ 7-4 loss to the Cubs in... more

Tanaka can’t hold on as Yankees lose ground