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No BS: Syracuse Dumps Villanova

By Brett McMurphyFeb 22nd 2011 – 12:32AM

PHILADELPHIA – It's all bulls**t. Don't believe me, just listen to Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim minutes after his No. 17 Orange hung on for a huge victory at No. 15 Villanova, 69-64, Monday night. Boeheim was asked if these sort of games help at this stage of the season. "I think that's bulls**t," Boeheim said....

Hold the Phone! Distracted Driving Meeting Begins

By Deborah HastingsSep 21st 2010 – 11:58AM
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(Sept. 21) -- Americans are addicted to talking and texting behind the wheel, despite warnings and laws against driving while distracted. "It's an epidemic because everyone has a cell phone and everyone thinks they can use it while driving," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a webcast monitored by AOL News...

Utah Lawmaker Resigns Day After DUI Arrest

Jan 16th 2010 – 7:48PM

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 19) - State Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack resigned from office Saturday, a day after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Syracuse Republican said in a statement he decided to quit after discussing his options with his family and friends. "My heart weighs heavy....

Great Expectations for All 16

By Ray HollomanMar 26th 2009 – 1:04PM

What happens when the Sweet 16 is comprised entirely of storied powers? You get 16 teams all feeling the pressure to succeed. Ray Holloman takes an in-depth look at the expectations being heaped upon every team left in the Big Dance.There is no room here for the little guy. Were the Sweet 16 a country club, Tiger Woods...

Who's the Sweetest?

By Ray HollomanMar 24th 2009 – 7:36PM

It's shaping up to to be one of the best Sweet 16s of all time with top-three seeds alive by the dozen. So who's heading back home in time for the weekend and whose moment will continue to be oh so shining? Find out as we rank the last 16 teams and explain why your favorite team is going to lose. We're 15/16 certain of...

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Bernie Fine Hired By Maccabi 'Bazan' Haifa: Ex-Syracuse Coach Lands Consulting Job With Israeli Team

By The Huffington Post News Editors Apr 26th 2012 - 04:52PM

Former Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has a new job.

syracuse News From the Web

  • 06/04/12 Syracuse high schools make push to stem the tide of... Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse NY Graduation is about the student's future, but in cold, hard numbers, each student who graduates in June or who drops out along the way will have an impact on the future of Syracuse's four traditional high schools.
  • 06/03/12 Update: Syracuse woman critically injured after ATV... Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse NY A woman suffered serious injuries and was flown to Upstate University Hospital after her ATV crashed into an apple tree on the border of the Beak and Skiff orchard, authorities said.
  • 06/03/12 High school seniors graduate from MPH, CBA Source: News 10 Now - Syracuse NY High school graduation season kicked off in Central New York this weekend as two private schools held their commencement ceremonies.
  • 06/03/12 Update: 40-year-old Syracuse man suffers seizures,... Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse NY A 40-year-old Syracuse man suffered a seizure before crashing his 2004 Chevrolet Silverado into a utility pole on West Seneca Turnpike in Syracuse, city police Sgt. Gary Bulinski said.
  • 06/03/12 In Syracuse, another grim picture of child sexual abuse Source: The Post-Standard - Syracuse NY "Photographer admits" and got a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach.

Background on syracuse

Syracuse ( or ) is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, It is the largest U.S.

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