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Alex Dunbar
Alex Dunbar
Multimedia Journalist

adunbar@CNYcentral.com


Recent blog posts by Alex Dunbar

Big East NCAA Tournament Bubble Watch Updated 2/28   

Several Big East teams have shaky NCAA profiles as the regular season comes to an end.

Big East Bubble Watch - 2/1/2012 Edition   

Several Big East teams are on shaky ground when it comes to making the NCAA Tournament.

NFL Fantasy Watch: Pre-Pre-Season edition   

As the lawyers wrap up their work, it's time for Fantasy Football owners to start thinking about the draft.

Why do so many professional sports teams lose money?   

More than half the teams in the NBA are losing money and the NHL isn't much better. Why is the business side of some professional sports looking so weak?

UPDATED: Big East NCAA Tournament Watch 3/7/2011   

Updated predictions for how Big East teams will do on Selection Sunday

UPDATED: Big East NCAA Tournament Watch 2/24/2011   

The 2011 NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, here's the latest on the Big East teams.

Big East Bubble Watch - 2/1/2011 Update   

If the NCAA Tournament started today, how many Big East teams would make it?

A Ridiculously Early Big East Bubble Watch   

A Bubble Watch for Big East fanatics or anyone obessed with college basketball. Consider yourself warned.

Can the Big East be saved?   

Can Big East football be saved? Or do the Orange need to find an exit plan?

Big Ten expansion and what it means for SU   

Some questions and opinions about the Big 10 expansion, Syracuse and the Big East.

2010 NCAA Bracket Help and Syracuse Thoughts   

Alex Dunbar gives his first thoughts on Syracuse's spot in the NCAA Tournament and some possible upset specials for your bracket.

Updated Big East Bubble Watch   

Alex Dunbar tracks the ups and downs of the Big East teams hoping to get a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Big East Bubble Watch   

The latest on a very unstable Big East NCAA Tournament Bubble. Notre Dame moves up and UConn cools off. Thursday Update!

2/23/2010 Big East Bubble Watch   

As the regular season winds down, Alex Dunbar takes a look at who will be dancing and who will be watching the NCAA Tournament from home.

2/17/2010 Big East Bubble Watch   

Alex Dunbar takes a look at the Big East NCAA Tournament Bubble teams after a wild week of upsets.

Big East Bubble Watch: midseason edition   

UConn's free fall is accelerating and Providence is now off the map.

Big East Bubble Watch Returns! 2010 Edition   

Alex Dunbar starts thinking about the NCAA Tournament and how the Big East Conference will do.

Big East Mid-Season Report   

As we get into the bulk of the Big East conference schedule, Alex Dunbar takes a look at how some teams are doing. (Hint - SU is doing pretty well.)

Showdown: NBA Style   

Alex discusses the unique conflict resolution style teammates on the Washington Wizards are trying out.

TV and Football Are Two Sides of the Same Coin   

Alex takes a look at the TV fall schedule and compares it to the the situations different NFL teams find themselves in.

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Recent Stories by Alex Dunbar

Syracuse area business owners voice concerns as public I-81 meeting approaches   

A state senator and several local business owners are pushing for residents to take part in the debate over the future of Interstate 81 in Syracuse, and are warning the public that changing traffic patterns could have a negative impact on local businesses.

Oneida Nation agrees to drop land claim for gaming exclusivity   

The Oneida Indian Nation has agreed to effectively end its decides-long land claim in Oneida and Madison counties in exchange for exclusive rights to operate a casino in Central New York.

UFC chairman in Syracuse asking New York to legalize mixed martial arts   

Ultimate Fighting Championship chairman Lorenzo Fertitta was joined by UFC fighters Uriah Hall and Ryan LaFlare at a press conference at the Oncenter War Memorial Wednesday morning to push for New York State to legalize professional mixed martial arts events.

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