Saturday, February 04, 2012

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Syracuse Crunch fall to Marlies   

The Crunch got goals from J.F. Jacques and Patrick Maroon but were scoreless on three power-play opportunities, dropping them to 19-18-3-3 on the season.

Former Chief Carlos Delgado inducted to Wall of Fame   

Carlos Delgado isn't eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fames for three more years, but he got some practice being honored on Friday night as he was inducted into the Syracuse Baseball Wall of Fame.

Why does Waterloo have a vested interest in the Super Bowl?   

After working his way through the coaching ranks the better part of the last 40+ years, Tom Coughlin finds himself as the head coach in the Super Bowl for the second time in the last five years.

Crunch suffer shootout loss heading into break   

The Crunch scored three power-play goals but were edged by the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 5-4, in a shootout.

Djokovic wins Australian Open   

Djokovic beats Nadal in the longest Grand Slam final in Open Era history.

Crunch Shut Out the Amerks 4-0   

Iiro Tarkki recorded a shutout as the Syracuse Crunch defeated the Rochester Americans 4-0.

Crunch falls to Penguins for second time in as many nights   

Despite two goals from Kyle Palmieri and one from Bryan Rodney the Crunch were unable to produce a win in today’s rematch against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, falling 4-3, at the War Memorial Arena.

Mike Powell up to his old lacrosse tricks   

Mike Powell has been working on his singing and song writing since his days on the SU Lacrosse team, but apparently he hasn't stopped brushing up on his stick-work.

NY budget proposes millions to keep Buffalo Bills   

New York's governor is calling for millions of dollars in state funding to help keep the Buffalo Bills in western New York.

Giants believe only they can stop themselves in SF   

The only way the Giants (11-7) don't beat the Niners (14-3) and advance to the Super Bowl in Indianapolis is if they beat themselves, a cocky Antrel Rolle said Monday, a day after New York ended the Packers' hopes for the second straight NFL title with a 37-20 win in Green Bay.

Anthony returns to lineup as Knicks lose to Magic   

Ryan Anderson scored a career-high 30 points, extending his NBA lead with seven 3-pointers, and the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 102-93 on Monday to complete a perfect four-game road trip.

Crunch Lose in a Worcester Shootout   

The Syracuse Crunch fell to the Worcester Sharks, 3-2, in a shootout at the DCU Center on Sunday. The Crunch now have points in their last four games and finished their seven-game road trip 4-2-1.

Silver Knights bitten by the Norfolk Sharx   

The Syracuse Silver Knights (6-9) fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Norfolk SharX (3-11) 12-11 on Sunday.

Giants beat Packers; headed to NFC Championship   

Manning threw three touchdown passes and the Giants shocked the Packers 37-20 in an NFC divisional playoff game Sunday.

Ravens beat Texans; onto AFC Championship   

If style points and offensive fireworks meant anything, the Baltimore Ravens wouldn't stand a chance of making it to the AFC championship.

Knicks fall with Carmelo out of the lineup   

New York played without Carmelo Anthony because of a sprained right ankle and injured left wrist, but it was the Knicks' defense that was missing.

Analyzing the Yankees-Mariners trade   

The Mariners agreed to trade right-hander Michael Pineda to the New York Yankees for catcher Jesus Montero on Friday, a swap involving two young stars under the age of 23.

Silver Knights edged by defending MISL champs   

Syracuse NY- The Syracuse Silver Knights were unable to capitalize on a late possession, losing to the Milwaukee Wave 15-13 in front of 2,437 at the War Memorial on Friday.

Crunch cruises past B-Sens in Yawney's debut   

The Syracuse Crunch continued their dominance against the Binghamton Senators in 2011-12, improving to 4-0-1-0 against their rivals to the south with a 5-2 win at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday night

SU Alum Anthony injured in Knicks loss to Memphis   

New York forward Carmelo Anthony left the Knicks' game against Memphis on Thursday night after spraining his right ankle early in the second half.

Ross, Giants secondary ready for Packers sequel   

The communication problems and blown assignments that allowed Aaron Rodgers to hit a wide-open Donald Driver in the first half and lead a last-minute, game-winning field goal drive in a 38-35 victory in early December have been fixed, and everybody is seemingly healthy.

Jets teammates defend Sanchez amid heavy criticism   

The fallout from the New York Jets failing to make the NFL playoffs is in full swing, with members of coach Rex Ryan's staff leaving, players taking shots at quarterback Mark Sanchez and other players defending him.

Crunch owner Dolgon happy with coaching changes   

The Crunch took part in their second practice with new Associate Head Coach Trent Yawney in charge, just a day after the Anaheim Ducks shook up Syracuse's coaching staff.

Blatche benched, Wizards pick up first win   

The Washington Wizards won a game for the first time in nearly nine months, and did it with a reshaping of their front line.

GM says Bills need to fix pass rush, sign Johnson   

Re-opening contract talks with receiver Stevie Johnson and finding a pass rusher - or two - are among the Buffalo Bills' top priorities this offseason.

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