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Sunday, August 19, 2012  The Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, inched by the Indianapolis Indians, 5-3, on Sunday evening at Alliance Bank Stadium. Brett Carroll's 10th home run of the season in the seventh drove in three runs to help the Chiefs overcome a two-run hole.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Raul Ibanez tied the game with a three-run homer, pinch-hitter Eric Chavez came through with a go-ahead shot moments later and the New York Yankees rallied past the New York Mets 4-3 Saturday night to stop a three-game skid.

Saturday, June 16, 2012  Homer Bailey pitched out of trouble for eight innings, Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Mets 4-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Jamesville-Dewitt and Homer could not come back after their opponents got off to fast starts in their State semifinal games.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  It was a day of upsets on the lacrosse field as three Section III champions were crowned at C-NS High School.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  Liverpool will now face West Genesee in the Section III Class A Championship game.

Friday, August 19, 2011  CC Sabathia stopped his two-start losing streak with nine strikeouts over seven innings, and the New York Yankees hit three home runs to support him in an 8-4 victory over the depleted Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Saturday, July 09, 2011  This was so Derek Jeter. Pressure mounting, time running out, all eyes on him at Yankee Stadium. He delivered - and then some - on a defining day in his championship career.

Friday, May 27, 2011  There were a number of teams who had to "sleep on" their Section III Semifinal games, delayed because of Thursday night's weather. But for half of those teams it was well worth the wait.

Saturday, May 14, 2011  Former first-round draft pick Michael Aubrey hit four home runs for the Washington Nationals' Triple-A club Saturday.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  The homer and broadcaster Russ Hodges' ecstatic call of "The Giants win the pennant!" remain one of the signature moments in major league history.

Saturday, August 14, 2010  Alex Rodriguez hit three home runs in a game for the fourth time in his career, putting on a late power show that led the New York Yankees past the Kansas City Royals 8-3 Saturday night.

Wednesday, August 04, 2010  Rodriguez received congratulations from teammates in the Yankees dugout. Many had raised their arms in joy when he finally connected.