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Friday, June 07, 2013  Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is anticipated to have a speedy recovery and successful outcome after having surgery to remove cancer from his upper jaw, according to doctors who performed the operation.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly says he has been diagnosed with cancer in his upper jaw bone and will have surgery on June 7.

Saturday, February 16, 2013  Kayla Alexander scored a game-high 19 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked seven shots to lead No. 23/21 Syracuse women's basketball (21-3, 9-2) to a dominating 80-39 victory vs. Pittsburgh (9-15, 0-11) in front of 1,355 on Play 4 Kay Day at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, July 20, 2012  Carol M. Baldwin and her son, actor Billy Baldwin threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and also hosted a "Pink Cocktail Party" in Alliance Bank Stadium's Hank Sauer Room.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  The team will be hosting it's secind annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night, raising money for the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund of Central New York.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  It's an incredible way to honor his mother. Eric Prager of Skaneateles lost his mom, Carol,after she fought breast cancer for years and now has created a triathlon event with proceeds benefitting the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  High school lacrosse season is kicking into high gear, and in just a few weeks, squads from around the region will be competing in sectional playoffs. Yet, the More Than a Game Foundation gave those athletes a new kind of motivation this Saturday in their "Stick It to Cancer" high school lacrosse event.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011  Mark Herzlich is putting his battle with cancer behind him and looking to a new chapter in his life - as an NFL player with the New York Giants.

Friday, April 08, 2011  Steve Lavin, who revived St. John's basketball in his first season with the Red Storm, has prostate cancer but his doctor expects him to keep coaching and make a complete recovery.

Friday, January 28, 2011  It's the weekend when some well-dressed - and some not so well-dressed - college basketball coaches wear sneakers to show their support for the American Cancer Society.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010  Fayetteville-Manlius High School senior Brian Ward is a great example, not just for local student-athletes, but all students in Central New York.

Saturday, May 08, 2010  Tonight's lacrosse games between ES-M and Liverpool were about more than just winning.

Friday, February 05, 2010  Jim Boeheim's annual fundraiser - the Basket Ball - will be held April 24 at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona.

Saturday, January 23, 2010  The Jamesville-DeWitt boys basketball team is #1 in the state for good reason.

Saturday, January 02, 2010  It was all part of the Patriot Division Challenge for Coaches Vs. Cancer, a cause LaFayette is very familiar with given the school's tireless efforts to help raise awareness.