Westboro Baptist Church Expected to Protest SU Basketball Game
By Alex Sellen
December 2, 2011 - 5:02pm
Seven members of the controversial congregation expected for Friday's basketball game against Florida

Tonight's basketball game at Syracuse University's Carrier Dome should be an interesting one, to say the least. The intensity is expected to be brought not only by Syracuse and Florida, but also by controversial protests expected to be held by a group of the Westboro Baptist Church originating in Topeka, Kansas.

SU Basketball Faces Tough Test from Florida
By Matthew Hartley
December 1, 2011 - 11:53am
The ninth-ranking Gators come to the Carrier Dome on Friday

The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team has faced some easy opponents thus far this season. In their yet-undefeated run, the toughest team the Orange has beaten is the Stanford Cardinals. Syracuse defeated Stanford last Friday in the championship game of the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament in New York City.

Westboro Church weighs in on Fine scandal
By Chris Baker
December 1, 2011 - 11:17am
The Westboro Baptist Church announced plans to protest Friday night's basketball game.

On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Bernie Fine scandal became a bit more, well, scandalous. After a week marred by additional accusers, secret tape recordings, federal search warrants and at least one alleged love triangle, it seemed things could get no more bizarre. Then, on Tuesday, the Westboro Baptist Church announced in a press release on its website, that it would be picketing the Syracuse vs.

Bernie Fine Fired from Syracuse University
By Darius Joshua
November 28, 2011 - 10:15am
New information leads to termination of basketball team's assistant head coach

At the direction of Chancellor [Nancy] Cantor, Bernie Fine's employment with Syracuse University was terminated on Sunday night. This information came from a statement issued by Kevin Quinn, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Syracuse University, according to ABC News.

Clayton Kershaw Wins National League Cy Young Award
By Gabe Altieri
November 18, 2011 - 12:14pm
23-year-old beats Phillies to win the title of league's best pitcher

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been named the 2011 NL Cy Young award winner. According to sportingnews.com, the lefty received 27 of the 32 first place votes by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. "I'm extremely thankful and humbled by this award," he said.

Tebow Breaks a Record
By Lawrence K. Jackson
November 18, 2011 - 10:45am
QB's 20-yard touchdown run was just enough to push the Denver Broncos past the New York Jets

Tim Tebow has been nothing short of unorthodox, but comes out victorious.

As Sports Illustrated wrote, "There it was, on display for a national TV audience on Thursday night. Every single reason people keep saying that Tim Tebow will never succeed consistently as a quarterback in the NFL, and every reason why Denver fans are jumping on this guy's back and riding him..." 

Houston Astros to Make Switch to the American League
By Casey Kulik
November 18, 2011 - 10:22am
New ownership pushes for change in 2013

The Houston Astros will be leaving the National League in only two short years. The club will be making the switch to the American League in 2013, a move to which the team’s owners agreed, the MLB said Thursday. The move came after the Astros were sold to a group led by Houston businessman, Jim Crane.

Jerry Sandusky's Charity Loses CEO
By Lukas Favale
November 14, 2011 - 4:36pm
Dr. Jack Raykovitz resigns as leader of The Second Mile Charity

The fallout from the arrest of Penn State coach Jerry Sandusky on charges of sexual abuse continues. Today, the charity Sandusky founded is affected by the charges. Dr. Jack Raykovitz, the CEO of The Second Mile, officially resigned as the head of the charity. In a statement issued on the charity’s website, The Second Mile Board of Directors said both the Board and Dr.

Pacquiao Retains Welterweight Belt
By Robert Bacaj
November 14, 2011 - 4:03pm
A majority decision win over his rival Juan Manuel Marquez sparks controversy

Manny Pacquiao keeps his WBO welterweight title belt after a majority decision over Juan Manuel Marquez, which drew an angry reaction from fans. ESPN says spectators from the sellout crowd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas threw cans and bottles at the ring while Pacquiao celebrated. But the champion didn’t seem to be phased.

Epstein Era Begins
By Matt Appel
November 2, 2011 - 7:52pm
Mike Quade spent one year in Chicago before being replaced

Mike Quade was replaced as manager of the Cubs Wednesday, just weeks after finishing his first full year in the position. He had one year and $1 million left on his current contract.