Syracuse University News

SU's Kelley named to all-region softball team

Junior catcher Amy Kelley was selected to the 2008 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Northeast All-Regional First Team.

Leveille Leads SU Past Canisius

Senior captain Mike Leveille (Delmar, N.Y.) became the 15th player in SU history to record 200 career points in leading the third-seeded Orange (13-2) to a 20-3 victory against Canisius (10-6) on Sunday, May 11 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Carrier Dome. Leveille finished with a game-high six points (3g, 3a) and now has 202 points (125g, 77a) in his career.

SU beats Towson behind Rowan's record day

Katie Rowan set NCAA Championship and school single-game records with eight assists and 13 points to lead the fifth-seeded Orange to a 21-9 victory against Towson in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Championship.

Mother of Ernie Davis dies at 89

The mother of former Syracuse University tailback Ernie Davis, the first black to win the Heisman Trophy, has died.

SU softball falls to UConn in Big East tournament

The sixth-seeded Orange softball team took third-seeded Connecticut to nine innings, before the Huskies prevailed, 6-5 at the BIG EAST Championship on Thursday.

Orange softball stars earn all Big East honors

Orange juniors Amy Kelley and Jamie Kelling both received All-BIG EAST Second Team accolades, the conference announced at the 2008 BIG EAST Softball Championship Banquet.

SU lacrosse stars nominated for national award

Syracuse University stars Katie Rowan and Mike Leveille have each been nominated for the 2008 Tewaaraton Trophy, which is presented to the nation’s top lacrosse player.

Carmelo Anthony ticketed for speeding

Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony has been ticketed for speeding, three weeks after he was cited on a charge of driving under the influence.

SU gets 5th seed and Towson in NCAAs

Syracuse is the No. 5 seed in the 2008 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship and will host Towson in the first round on Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.

Five NY schools make D-I lacrosse tourney

Five New York colleges -- including four from upstate -- are gearing up for this week's first round of the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse tournament.

SU to face Canisius in NCAA lacrosse tourney

The Orange men’s lacrosse team will face MAAC champion Canisius in the first round of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship on Sunday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome

Three Orange capture Big East track titles

Aulton Kohn became the third Syracuse student-athlete to capture an individual event title after a first-place finish in the 100m dash at the final day of the BIG EAST Championships.

Late SU rally salvages doubleheader split

The Orange erased a 7-3 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to upset fourth-place Notre Dame, 8-7, during game two of a doubleheader at the SU Softball Stadium on Sunday.

Raiders stave off late Orange rally

The second-ranked SU men’ s lacrosse team saw its 10-game winning streak come to an end Saturday at Colgate.

SU softball drops doubleheader to DePaul

The DePaul Blue Demons came to Syracuse for a softball doubleheader, and left with a 9-0 five inning win in game one and a 5-1 victory in game two.

Former SU star investigated in shooting (video)

Police are declining to comment on a radio report that Indianapolis Colts receiver Marvin Harrison is being investigated in a North Philadelphia shooting.

SU great McPherson elected to college hall

Former SU quarterback Don McPherson joined Lou Holtz and Troy Aikman among 15 former players and coaches elected Thursday to the College Football Hall of Fame.

SU's Jones named to Outland Trophy watch list

Syracuse University junior defensive tackle Arthur Jones is on the 2008 Outland Trophy Watch List, announced by the Football Writers Association of America.

Former OCC player charged with murder

There is some disturbing news involving the SU lacrosse program and a former OCC lacrosse player.

SU field hockey announces recruiting class

Head field hockey coach Ange Bradley announced the additions of Shannon Connolly, Danielle Czysz, Celeste DiFerdinando, Martina Loncarica, Nicole Nelson, Anne-Sophie van der Post, Giselle Schlegel, Heather Susek and Erika Wachter to the Syracuse University field hockey team.


Professional News

International League standings and schedule 5/15/08

The International League at a glance for Thursday, May 15, 2008.

Zimmerman, Redding lead Nationals past Mets

Ryan Zimmerman hit a long homer and Tim Redding pitched two-hit ball for six innings, sending Washington to a 5-3 victory over the Mets on Wednesday night.

Yanks beat first place Rays

Hank Steinbrenner criticized the Yankees, and Joe Girardi held a pregame team meeting with his struggling team. New York responded with a win.

Hank Steinbrenner: Yankees must play smarter

Hank Steinbrenner expects his struggling New York Yankees to focus and turn around their season.

Knicks hope D'Antoni helps present and future

The Knicks introduced D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping one of the NBA's top offensive minds can turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons - and make New York an exciting future destination for free agents who want to play his entertaining style.

Santana to start Subway Series vs. Yankees

Johan Santana's next scheduled start was pushed back a day by the New York Mets, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner is slated to start Friday's Subway Series opener at Yankee Stadium against Darrell Rasner.

Gross singles in 11th, Rays beat Yankees

Cliff Floyd began the 11th with a single and pinch-runner Jonny Gomes stole second before Gross delivered the winner up the middle on a 1-1 pitch. Rivera (0-1) had not allowed a run in 14 previous appearances.

Maine, Mets shut down Nationals

John Maine pitched six sharp innings to lead the New York Mets over the Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.

Knicks introduce D'Antoni as new coach

The New York Knicks introduced Mike D'Antoni as their new coach Tuesday, hoping his high-scoring brand of basketball will turn around a team with seven straight losing seasons.

Mets' new stadium starting to shape up

The Mets' new stadium is starting to look like a ballpark.

Army P Owen Tolson waived by Giants

Free agent Army punter Owen Tolson was among five players released by the New York Giants.

Father of Bills WR Hardy doesn't press charges

A woman called police to report Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver James Hardy was beating his father and had pulled a gun.

A-Rod out another week, will miss Mets series

Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend's series against the crosstown rival New York Mets.

Mannings eager for more Super Bowls

The Manning family celebrated Peyton's first NFL championship when the Indianapolis Colts won the 2007 Super Bowl. Then came an encore when Eli guided the upstart New York Giants to this year's title. What's more, each was the game's MVP in this remarkable brother act.

Bills release injured TE Kevin Everett

The Buffalo Bills released Kevin Everett on Tuesday, clearing the way for the former tight end to receive disability benefits for the spinal cord injury that ended his career.

Knicks set to introduce D'Antoni as coach Tuesday

Mike D'Antoni wrapped up his negotiations with New York on Monday night and will be introduced as the Knicks' new coach at a news conference Tuesday.

Perez wins for first time in 9 starts, Nationals beat Mets

Odalis Perez had three hits and two RBIs and pitched laboriously into the seventh inning, leading the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets 10-4 on Monday night for his first win in nine starts.

Garza outpitches Pettitte, Rays beat Yankees

Matt Garza pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing five hits, walking one and striking out three while holding the Yankees in check with help from three double plays.

Crunch’s Magical Run Is Over

Syracuse drops 3 straight to Toronto, Marlies win in 7 games

Durham Bullies Chiefs

Bulls use two big innings to send Chiefs away with a loss. 


College News

Le Moyne's Reed named NFCA All-American

Senior Sarah Reed was named to the 2008 Louisville Slugger / NFCA Division II All-American first team following a senior campaign where she led the Dolphins to a 46-11 record and a berth in the NCAA Northeast Regional.

Leveille Leads SU Past Canisius

Senior captain Mike Leveille (Delmar, N.Y.) became the 15th player in SU history to record 200 career points in leading the third-seeded Orange (13-2) to a 20-3 victory against Canisius (10-6) on Sunday, May 11 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Carrier Dome. Leveille finished with a game-high six points (3g, 3a) and now has 202 points (125g, 77a) in his career.

O'Neill's 3 homers power Dolphins over Rider

Corey O’Neill tied a program record with three home runs and drove in seven runs as the Dolphins completed a three game sweep of Rider.

Dolphins softball season ends in regionals

The Le Moyne College softball team wrapped up their season on Sunday as they fell to New Haven 2-0 in the NCAA Northeast Regional.

Le Moyne softball loses in NCAA regionals

The C.W. Post Pioneers rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat Le Moyne 4-3 on day four of the NCAA Regional.

Beaulac's no hitter leads Dolphins over Rider

Junior Eric Beaulac tossed the program’s fifth individual no-hitter as the Dolphins blanked Rider 1-0 in game one of a doubleheader.

Dolphins softball advances with win over Bryant

The Le Moyne College softball advances in the winner’s bracket of the NCAA Northeast Regional with a 9-1 victory over sixth seeded Bryant Bulldogs on Thursday.

Reed's home run lifts Dolphins softball over Bears

Senior Sarah Reed connected for a fifth inning home run to lead the Dolphins past NYIT in the first game of the NCAA Regional on the C.W. Post campus.

Haynes leads Dolphins past Albany

The Dolphins capture their second win this season over Albany and improve to 24-20 on the season. Albany drops to 12-35-1.

SU gets 5th seed and Towson in NCAAs

Syracuse is the No. 5 seed in the 2008 NCAA Women's Lacrosse Championship and will host Towson in the first round on Sunday, May 11 at 3:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome.

Five NY schools make D-I lacrosse tourney

Five New York colleges -- including four from upstate -- are gearing up for this week's first round of the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse tournament.

Le Moyne takes NE-10 softball championship

The Le Moyne softball team captured the program’s second Northeast-10 Conference Championship on Sunday defeating Bryant in a best-of-three series.

Tardiff leads Dolphins baseball over Fairfield

Le Moyne right-hander Jeff Tardiff guided the Dolphins to a 7-2 victory on Sunday at Alumni Field.

Dolphins baseball splits with Fairfield

Led by right-hander Eric Beaulac’s strong pitching performance in game one, the Dolphins managed a split at Fairfield.

Dolphins softball reaches NE-10 finals

The Le Moyne College softball team ran its winning streak to 21 games Saturday with wins in the Northeast-10 Conference Tournament over Saint Rose and Pace.

Hobart lacrosse to remain in Division I

After an outcry from current players, fans and former students, Hobart College's board of trustees is changing course and keeping the men's lacrosse team as a Division I program.

Le Moyne softball caps regular season with sweep

The Le Moyne softball team capped off their regular season on Thursday with a doubleheader sweep of Bentley.

Dolphins baseball squad tames Bearcats

The Dolphins exploded in the top of the second inning scattering ten hits and producing nine runs to avenge the Binghamton Bearcats.

Former OCC player charged with murder

There is some disturbing news involving the SU lacrosse program and a former OCC lacrosse player.

Cuse Awards honor SU's best

The 2008 'Cuse Awards showcased academic and athletic talents and community service outreach within the University community, as well as the neighboring community, and recognized many outstanding achievements from 2007-08.


High School News

Action News Athlete: Brittney Lindley

We’re 98% sure this week's Action News Athlete has a lot more going for her, as in a 98% average in the classroom.

Action News Athlete: Brittany Brigandi

The senior middie for Christian Brothers Academy lacrosse leads by example.

Cazenova Outlasts CBA In Battle Of State Ranked Teams

It was a wild game at Christian Brothers Academy, and its a shame someone had to lose.

Liverpool Upsets B'ville, Corcoran On Win Streak

Warriors Beat State Ranked Bees 13-8, Corcoran Holds Off Oswego 13-7

Auburn Beats West Genny in Conference Battle

There was tight and physical play, along with great goaltending for both teams, but in the end it was Auburn who prevailed 5-4.

10 hours of lacrosse benefits Coaches vs. Cancer

A full day of lacrosse was held at Chittenango High School to benefit Coaches Vs. Cancer.

B'ville dominates in Game of the Week (video)

This week's High School Game Of The Week featured one of the most upstart teams in Section III against of the best in the section.

ES-M, Chittenango Roll To Victory (video)

 There was a lot of action in Section III Class B Lacrosse Thursday night.

Action News Athlete: Bradley Gass (video)

Talk about the definition of a 'student-athlete'! Bradley Gass certainly made our job easy this week.

F-M Hornets Outlast Central Square (video)

The level of play in Section III lacrosse this year is very intense, and FM's win over Central Square proved just that.

Baldwinsville Girls Upset CBA (video)

The Baldwinsville Girls Lacrosse team needed the entire game to upset Christian Brothers Academy.

J-D Lax Struts Its Stuff

The defending Class B State Champions from Jamesville-Dewitt had an aura around them as the 2008 season got underway.

Action News Athlete: John Smith

C-NS is littered with highly touted Division I prospects, and the next big name may just be junior John Smith.

Action News Athlete: Henry Luke Cometti

You would think that kicking the game winning field goal to win the Class AA Section Football Championship would be the highlight of an athlete's career, but Henry Luke Cometti has many other highlights, talents, and sports to consider.

West Genny fights off F-M

The West Genesee Wildcats outlasted F-M to win 8-5 in our High School Game of the Week. 

Action News Athlete: Nick Pascale

The Jamesville-Dewitt basketball team did what most teams can only hope to do, and Nick Pascale was a big reason why.

Liverpool Opens with a Rainy Win

The Liverpool women's Lacrosse team may have lost the field they play on, but they made themselves right at home last night on Solvay's field. The young Warriors were led by Jen Vander Muelen's 4 Goals, as they held on to beat Rush-Henriet out of Rochester 7-6.

JD wins Federation title

JD wraps their great season with their 3rd Federation title in Albany, beating Long Island Lutheran 70-66. It's their first title since 2004, finishing 2008 26-2. Brandon Triche led the scoring with 29 points, Nick Pascale added 13.

West Genny starts 2008 off right

West Genesee starts the 2008 season just how they want to end it, with a win.  Beating Pennsylvania's reigning state champions, Downingtown East 7-4.  Jordan Rogers leads the way with 3 goals.

J-D Earns a Trip to the Federation Final

Two weeks off apparently did not make the J-D basketball team rusty, in fact they looked as good as ever in a 66-49 win last night over Transit Tech in the State Federation Tournament.


Game of the Week

B'ville dominates in Game of the Week (video)

This week's High School Game Of The Week featured one of the most upstart teams in Section III against of the best in the section.

J-D Lax Struts Its Stuff

The defending Class B State Champions from Jamesville-Dewitt had an aura around them as the 2008 season got underway.

Liverpool flexes CNY muscle

Liverpool beat Essex Junction, Vermont's defending state champ 12-8 Friday night at Solvay High School. Tyler Kamide led the way with 2 4th quarter goals.

West Genny fights off F-M

The West Genesee Wildcats outlasted F-M to win 8-5 in our High School Game of the Week. 

West Genny starts 2008 off right

West Genesee starts the 2008 season just how they want to end it, with a win.  Beating Pennsylvania's reigning state champions, Downingtown East 7-4.  Jordan Rogers leads the way with 3 goals.

Corcoran's great run ends in semis

Corcoran just couldn't keep up with North Babylon down the stretch, falling 61-46.

Henninger Advances to AA Final

The Henninger Black Knights are heading back to the Class AA sectional final after beating CBA 65-44 in Sectional Semifinal Friday night at LeMoyne College.

Auburn captures American Division title (video)

The entire Auburn community knew coming into their beloved Maroons game with F-M on Friday that a lot was on the line.

CBA gets another 'Holy War' win

There is no doubt that CBA and Bishop Ludden take part in the most intense rivalry in CNY basketball.

Jim Marsh Inches Closer To 400

The Corcoran Lady Cougars marched to a 61-42 victory of Fayetteville-Manlius on Friday night, allowing Corcoran to hold its position as 2nd in the American Division.

J-D downs Bishop Ludden 67-50

Less than a month ago J-D needed a last second tip in basket by Mickey Davis to beat Bishop Ludden, tonight they ran away early and went on to win 67-50.

CBA comes back to beat Bishop Ludden

It was a tale of two halves.

Onondaga at East Syracuse-Minoa

Vince Celi will always be remembered at ES-M, not just as a basketball coach but as a great friend and mentor.

Christian Brothers vs. Jamesville-DeWitt

Marcus Sales commits to SU Football on Thursday, then helps CBA beat #2 J-D on Friday.

Proctor beats C-NS, but Preaster overshadows

Utica Proctor came back from nine down in the third quarter to beat C-NS in the Toyota High School Game of the Week.

West Genesee vs. Proctor

The Lady Wildcats improved to 6-0 on the season beating Utica Proctor 63-36 on their home court.

Jamesville-DeWitt vs. St. Theresa's

There were some questions surrounding this week's Toyota High School Game Of The Week in the Jamesville-Dewitt Tip-Off Classic.

West Genesee vs. Monroe-Woodbury

West Genesee High School won a state championship on Sunday, and there wasn’t a lacrosse stick in sight.

Bishop Ludden vs. LeRoy

Nate Stewart blocked a LeRoy extra point in overtime to win the game for the Gaelic Knights (11-1), delivering Ludden to its first ever appearance in the State Championship.

Onondaga vs. Walton

It’s the first Toyota High School Game of the Week state edition and chances are the winner could end up being the state champ in class D.


Athlete of the Week

Action News Athlete: Brittney Lindley

We’re 98% sure this week's Action News Athlete has a lot more going for her, as in a 98% average in the classroom.

Action News Athlete: Brittany Brigandi

The senior middie for Christian Brothers Academy lacrosse leads by example.

Action News Athlete: Bradley Gass (video)

Talk about the definition of a 'student-athlete'! Bradley Gass certainly made our job easy this week.

Action News Athlete: John Smith

C-NS is littered with highly touted Division I prospects, and the next big name may just be junior John Smith.

Action News Athlete: Henry Luke Cometti

You would think that kicking the game winning field goal to win the Class AA Section Football Championship would be the highlight of an athlete's career, but Henry Luke Cometti has many other highlights, talents, and sports to consider.

Action News Athlete: Nick Pascale

The Jamesville-Dewitt basketball team did what most teams can only hope to do, and Nick Pascale was a big reason why.

Action News Athlete: Chelsey Chavez-Egan

Chelsey Chavez-Egan has overcome adversity to be a standout at Solvay High School.

Action News Athlete: Brandon Triche

Why did it take us this long to name Brandon Triche our Action News Athlete? Maybe because we knew he’d save his best for last.

Action News Athlete: Courtney Allen

Courtney Allen was simply doing what she did all season long for Sackets Harbor basketball.

Action News Athlete: Ben Cronin

Ben Cronin leads Henninger to the State Playoffs with a heavy heart.

Action News Athlete: Dan O'Connor

Dan O'Connor is already considered among the best in the state, now he's swimming for a state title.

Action News Athlete: John Schlegel

He is the backbone to the West Genesee hockey team that has made its way to the sectional finals against Ithaca.

Action News Athlete: Mick Letcher

East Syracuse-Minoa wrestler Mick Letcher has not lost a match in the 2007-2008 season.

Action News Athlete: Andy Kahl

This week’s Dunkin’ Donuts Action News Athlete is known for his elevation, but his sport is not on the hardwood. 

Action News Athlete: Irene Hudson

Irene Hudson is known for her shiny pearly whites, her smile famous in the halls of Corcoran High School.

Action News Athlete: Tim Ross

 It’s that confident, but certainly not over-confident demeanor that has allowed Tim Ross to emerge as a leader for Liverpool hockey.

Action News Athlete: Winky Shepard

This past weekend Central Square’s Winky Shepard put the biggest mark on a career that’s spanned six years.

Action News Athlete: Karen Bianchi

Karen Bianchi has overcome adversity to lead West Genesee.

Action News Athlete: Kelly Fisk

This weeks Action News Athlete comes from Central Square.

Action News Athlete: Anthony Roden

Anthony Roden is leading the way and is an extremely athletic player who also plays basketball.

ADVERTISEMENT