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Wednesday, February 20, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch has won four in a row and is currently the best team in the American Hockey League. Could it all be because of a beard?

Monday, November 12, 2012  It's a story of hard work, dedication, and a never give up attitude. And it has some shades of the famous "Rocky" movies in it too.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Just Perfect: 3 perfect games this year, 6 since '09. What gives with so many perfectos?

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Former Syracuse Center Fab Melo has been drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 22nd pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Saturday, July 23, 2011  The annual Syracuse Crunch Celebrity Street Hockey Game is a staple of the summer for local media, and so is Wayne Mahar's stingy goaltending.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  The Syracuse Chiefs, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, are pleased to announce that former Syracuse University punter Rob Long will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day, this Wednesday, April 13.

Sunday, April 03, 2011  Sundays was Paws for Pucks at the Syracuse Crunch's game with the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, meaning for $5 fans could bring their dog to the game.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  I woke up this morning and saw the late March date on my calendar, and it occurred to me that by this time last year, I was already golfing.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Hall of Famer Duke Snider, Brooklyn star who led 'Boys of Summer' to only crown, dies at 84

Friday, January 28, 2011  Saturday, Mark Riccobono will take part in a public demonstration, driving independently with the help of new nonvisual technology and a specially modified car.

Friday, January 28, 2011  Kang leads a youth brigade at Torrey Pines, as Tiger opens with a 69.