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Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Grand Rapids Griffins outlasted Oklahoma City in the Western Conference Finals Wednesday night, winning Game 7 5-4.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  After all six boys and girls lacrosse teams advanced to the State Semifinals, all three boys teams advanced to the State Finals on Wednesday, playing at St. John Fisher College in Rochester.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The king has returned. After a brief, one season hiatus from the state playoffs the West Genesee boys lacrosse team is back in a place it became very familiar with.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Cortland State men's lacrosse team continued their dominance in the NCAA tournament Wednesday night, defeating Western New England University 12-7.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Your look at the CNY high school sports scene.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Arguably the most famous player in the NFL is looking for a job just a few days after his team drafted his possible replacement.

Sunday, March 17, 2013  After winning the Section III Championship and then their State Regional Final, five Section III teams tried to advance to the State Finals this weekend.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The spectacular season continues on for the Westhill squad as they prepare for the Class B state tournament.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  CNY Central sports reporter Niko Tamurian gives his take on SU's promotion of Scott Shafer to head coach.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  A field goal, a safety and a touchdown helped the Orange take a 12-7 lead in the first half against West Virginia in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The Orange outgained WVU in total yards, 223-152.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Snow is expected to fall in the New York area throughout the day, with accumulations of about 3 inches. Maybe that will help the defenses slow down a couple of offenses that have been among the best in the country this season.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Syracuse Orange football team had their final walk through on the Yankee Stadium football field on Friday afternoon, and for the seniors it was a pleasant kind of déjà vu.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  In what's become an honor for many of New York city's treasured guests, head coach Doug Marrone and Syracuse's four captains, Sirki Diabate, Ryan Nassib, Justin Pugh and Shamarko Thomas, got to ring the opening bell.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  One Central New York school district wants fans to know that even though more than a foot of snow has fallen around the area, its holiday basketball tournament will be played as scheduled tonight.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with Erie County and the state on a lease deal for the Ralph Wilson Stadium that will keep the NFL franchise in western New York.