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C-NS grad Pat Corbin clobbers Colorado and remains perfect on the season   

Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game and struck out a career-high 10, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

Watch- Niko Tamurian interviews Notah Begay III   

The Notah Begay III Foundation Challenge is coming, and it has golf fans all over Central New York counting the days until August 28th.

Local leaders respond to Crunch owner's plea for better attendance   

Before the Syracuse Crunch took the ice in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County threw a pre-game party at the Everson Plaza for members of the community.

Series Over! Crunch sweeps Springfield   

It was during the 1st round of the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs that former Syracuse Crunch Announcer Bob McGelligott proudly proclaimed "I've got two words for ya, SERIES OVER!" That's true once again as the Crunch beat Springfield on Friday 5-2 and swept the Falcons out of the playoffs.

Can't stop the Crunch- Syracuse stops Springfield for 3-0 series lead   

The Syracuse Crunch has looked nearly unstoppable during the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs. That trend continued on Wednesday night.

Watch- Tom Eschen interviews Crunch owner Howard Dolgon   

The Syracuse Crunch playoff push is in full swing, and who better to get a progess report from, than the team's owner?

Close up with the Crunch- Syracuse prepares to close out Springfield   

The Syracuse Crunch can't ask to be in a better position.

Knicks on the ropes- Pacers win and take 3-1 series lead   

George Hill scored 26 points and Paul George added 18 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday night, leading the Indiana Pacers to a 93-82 victory over the New York Knicks and a 3-1 lead in the second-round series.

Knicks-Pacers lock horns in pivotal Game 4 on Tuesday   

Indiana has a second chance to put New York on the ropes. They blew it once, in Game 2, and they're not about to let it happen again Tuesday night in Game 4.

Buffalo Bills GM Nix stepping down   

Buddy Nix is stepping down as the Buffalo Bills general manager, the team has announced.

Syracuse Crunch coming home with 2-0 series lead over Springfield   

The Syracuse Crunch got off to another hot start in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, defeating Springfield for the second straight day 5-3.

Chiefs win 4th game in 5 days in rain-shortened game with Norfolk   

The Syracuse Chiefs won their fourth game in five days on Friday night, defeating Norfolk in a rain-shortened 7-inning game 7-3.

Crunch breezes by Falcons with 5-2 victory in Game 1   

The Syracuse Crunch defeated the Springfield Falcons 5-2 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Friday night.

CNY native Grilli perfect no more, Mets beat Pirates   

Baxter delivered his second winning pinch-hit in three days. His 10th-inning single Tuesday beat the Chicago White Sox.

Syracuse Crunch learns its playoff fate- Will start semifinals on the road   

The Hershey Bears bid for an upset of top-seeded Providence fell short, and now the Syracuse Crunch will start its semifinal series on the road. As a result of Wednesday night's games, the Crunch as the three seed now meets the two-seed Springfield in the semi's.

Melo, Knicks rebound to trounce Indiana   

NEW YORK (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game.

New York Jets' fans may not have wanted Tebow but why Jacksonville fans want him on their team?   

Jaguars fans are peitioning President Obama in the matter, too.

Chiefs take out Bulls in confidence building win   

The Syracuse Chiefs may have been down for most of this young season but they showed signs of life on Monday night. The Chiefs took out Durham, on the road no less, 5-0 after a gem from Yunesky Maya.

Carmelo's cold start dooms New York in Game one with Indiana   

Carmelo Anthony promised adjustments, and he knows where they start. The New York Knicks felt they were outworked even more than outplayed in a 102-95 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday that put them in a 1-0 hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Palat's game-winner in overtime wins first round series in Portland   

Syracuse Crunch Left Wing Ondrej Palat scored with about 16 seconds to go in overtime to sweep the Portland Pirates and send the Crunch into the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Celtics down Knicks close gap in series to 3-2   

Jeff Green scored 18 points and the Boston Celtics stayed alive in the NBA playoffs, cutting the New York Knicks' lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night.

Onondaga alum and new Oakland Raider Latavius Murray talks about next step   

Latavius Murray talks about getting drafted, his relationship with Mike Hart and his pride for coming from Onondaga Central School

Crunch wins chippy Game 2 over Portland, will look to sweep on Thursday   

The Syracuse Crunch survived a physical battle against Portland on Sunday night, winning Game 2 of the first round of the Calder Cup playoffs 4-2. The Crunch leads the series 2-0.

Syracuse Crunch comes back and wins Game 1 in overtime over Portland   

The Syracuse Crunch beat the Portland Pirates in Game 1 of the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs Saturday night.

Onondaga alum Latavius Murray picked by Raiders   

Onondaga Central School alum Latavius Murray was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.

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