Tomlinson looks to return
By Shane M Phillips
March 1, 2011 - 1:23pm
New York Jets plan to bring back running back LaDainian Tomlinson next season.

According to ESPN and NFL sources, the New York Jets plan to bring back veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson for the final year of his contract. Tomlinson turns 32 in June but the Jets want to continue to use the 3 RBs in their backfield (Tomlinson, Shonn Greene, and Joe Mcknight).

Iran to threatens to boycott over 2012 Olympic logo
By Andrew MacLeod ...
February 28, 2011 - 7:13pm
Iranian National Olympic Committee threatens to boycott 2012 Olympic Games in London because logo resembles word 'Zion.'

The Secretary General of the Iranian National Olympic Committee, Bahram Afsharzadeh, has submitted a letter to International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge threatening to boycott the 2012 Olympic Games in London because the logo looks like the word "Zion," according to ESPN.

The word Zion is used to refer to the city of Jerusalem in the Bible, and Afsharzadeh is urging other Muslim countries to follow Iran's lead by also protesting the "racist logo."

NFL changes concussion policy
By Christopher Luther
February 25, 2011 - 5:12pm
New concussion field test quick, effective on sidelines.

Starting next season, all NFL teams will use the same test to determine whether a player that has taken a hard hit to the head can return to the game. "The NFL Sidelines Concussion Exam" is a mix of multiple field tests used by professionals to determine concussion syndromes, according to CNN.

Chicago Bears coach gets contract extension
By Stephen James M...
February 25, 2011 - 3:05pm
Head coach Lovie Smith signs 2-year contract extension

Coming off of a trip to the NFC Championship game, the Chicago Bears gave head coach Lovie Smith a 2-year contract extension that will continue to 2013, according to ESPN.

Lovie Smith has been the head coach of the Chicago Bears since the 2004 season and has compiled a record of 63-49.  The amount of wins he has in his Chicago Bear coaching career is third in franchise history, only behind Mike Ditka and George Halas.

Syracuse Lacrosse ready to take on Army
By Ryan McDonnell
February 25, 2011 - 12:40pm
Orange look to avenge their NCAA Tournament loss this Sunday.

The Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team takes on Army this Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Carrier Dome, as seen on the SU Athletics page. This is the second game this year for the Orange who are 1-0 after defeating the Denver Pioneers in their opening game (coverage of last week's game by NewsHouse can be found here).

SU fans struggle to find tickets to tomorrow's game
By Bill Spaulding
February 25, 2011 - 10:52am
Georgetown limits sales of single-game tickets to alumni, donors.

Syracuse fans who live near our nation's capital have gotten used to filling the Verizon Center stands each year when SU travels to Georgetown. But this year, the Hoyas have made buying tickets much more difficult, The Post-Standard reports.

Cardinals pitcher to undergoe Tommy John surgery
By David J Van Moffaert
February 25, 2011 - 9:52am
Adam Wainwright to miss entire 2011 season.

St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and miss the entire 2011 season, according to ESPN. Wainwright went 20-11 with a 2.42 ERA last season, finishing second in the National League Cy Young voting. He is just one of four pitchers the past two seasons to have at least 400 strikeouts and an ERA under 3.00.

Celtics seeing Green
By Hillary Fonseca
February 24, 2011 - 6:10pm
The Celtics acquire Jeff Green, Nenad Krstic, future second-round draft pick.

BOSTON -- The NBA has seen a drastic change in teams before the trade deadline at 3 p.m. today. The Celtics are the latest to get involved and traded several players to acquire Jeff Green, among others, from the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN.

'Melo' marks debut with win
By Caleb Mason Lamb
February 24, 2011 - 11:45am
Carmelo Anthony puts up 27 points in his first game since being traded to New York.

Carmelo Anthony got off to a dream start in the "Big Apple" after months of trade speculation. The former Syracuse University forward made his debut for the New York Knicks Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. Anthony scored 27 points along with 10 rebounds as the Knicks won 114-108 over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Syracuse gets full pack of fullbacks
By Kristen Marie Beatty
February 23, 2011 - 7:23pm
Syracuse University's football team has a strong group of fullbacks going into spring training.

This time last year, Syracuse University only had one true fullback on its roster. This year, it has five. Carl Cutler was moved from playing tight end in the 2009 season to being the only fullback for the 2010 season.

After Cutler tore an ACL, SU head coach Doug Marrone needed to think quickly. Former linebackers Adam Harried and Shane Kimmel, as well as walk-on Robert Nieves, were used as SU’s fullbacks. Soon after, a fullback who was a junior college transfer, Tombe Kose, joined the team.