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Bus "Roadeo" This Weekend In Syracuse

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:10:15 +0000

If you’re looking for something completely different to do this weekend, then head to the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse for the “Bus Roadeo”. You heard right, and the price is right…free admission. Here are more details. According to nysfair.org: “It takes a lot of skill to drive buses that are 40 feet long [...]

Syracuse vs Michigan – NCAA Final Four Live Game Blog

Ty Webb — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:47:32 +0000

The Syracuse Orange and the Michigan Wolverines play for a spot in the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship Game. We’ll be live blogging the game. 8:42 – Tip-off for tonight’s second National Semi-final game between Syracuse and Michigan is 9:21 EST. 9:16 – Just under 5 minutes until tip, first ever meeting of No. 4 [...]

Michigan and Louisville Advance, Final Four Set

Ty Webb — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 05:46:03 +0000

Louisville will join Syracuse as the second Big East team in the Final Four this year. The No. 1 overall seed Cardinals pulled away from Duke in the second half winning 85-63. Louisville overcame one of the most gruesome injuries ever seen in basketball Sunday as sophomore Kevin Ware broke his leg in two places. [...]

Orange March On

Ty Webb — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:42:31 +0000

The Syracuse Orangemen advanced to the Elite 8 after a 61-50 win over No. 1 seeded Indiana. Michael Carter-Williams lead Syracuse with 24 points in the upset win. The Orange defense forced 19 turnovers and limited Indiana to it’s lowest scoring output of the season. Even when Indiana pulled within 6 early in the second [...]

Syracuse Rolls Over Montana 81-34

Ty Webb — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:00:06 +0000

The Syracuse Orangemen put aside any thoughts of an ongoing NCAA investigation as they blew out Montana in their first tournament game. The Orange held the Grizzlies to just 15 first half points and lead by as many as 50 in the second half on their way to the win. Brandon Triche lead all scorers [...]

Syracuse Basketball Under Investigation

Ty Webb — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:54:39 +0000

According to reports Syracuse Men’s Basketball is the subject of a wide-ranging investigation launched by the NCAA. Syracuse Basketball Under InvestigationSo far the university has only received a preliminary inquiry and very few details are known. According to CBSSports.com the transgressions are “major”, but have not been disclosed. The Syracuse Post-Standard has reported that the [...]

Syracuse's Doug Marrone To Coach Buffalo Bills

Polly Wogg — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:19:47 +0000

ESPN is reporting Doug Marrone will leave Syracuse to coach the Buffalo Bills. He replaces Chan Gailey who was fired at the end of the season.

No official deal has been signed but league sources say Marrone's the man after interviews with former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith and Oregon's Chip Kelly.

Orange Suspend 2 For Pinstripe Bowl

Ty Webb — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 06:03:33 +0000

Syracuse Running back Adonis Ameen-Moore and tight end Max Beaulieu will miss the Pinstripe Bowl for violating athletic department rules. The pair have been suspended for the game while starting linebacker Marquis Spruill has been disciplined and will miss a significant amount of playing time during Saturday’s game against West Virginia. Read more on the [...]

Syracuse Holds On, Boeheim Wins 900th Game

Ty Webb — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:29:15 +0000

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim joined Mike Krzyzewski and Bob Knight as the 3rd Division I men’s coach to reach 900 wins. The Orange held off a late Detroit rally in Syracuse to win 72-68 Monday night. Read more about the historic win here.

Bobcat Goldthwait Shows Off CNY Roots

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:31:50 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) – Robert Francis “Bobcat” Goldthwait takes his central New York roots seriously. Having grown up in Syracuse, Goldthwait attended Saint Matthew’s grammar school and Bishop Grimes Junior High School. It was in Syracuse that he met fellow actor Tom Kenny, best known as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants) and began his stand-up [...]

Quaker Steak And Lube Hosting Annual "Redneck Games"

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:19:39 +0000

If you’re a fan of sports, steak and rednecks, an upcoming Syracuse event will be sure to have you rolling with laughter. On August 4th, starting at 2 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube in Syracuse is hosting its fourth annual Syracuse Redneck Games at its Walters Road restaurant. “Rednecks” have their chance to compete in [...]

Scottish Games Returning In August

Townsquare Media — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:18:28 +0000

Returning this August to Long Branch Park in Liverpool is the Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Starting at 9 A.M., solo bagpiping, drumming, and dancing competitions will take place. Mac Talla Mor and Old Friends will perform traditional Scottish music as you explore the clan tents, games and vendors. The Ceilidh is [...]

Three Syracuse University Players Headed To NBA

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 17:57:12 +0000

It certainly was an exciting college basketball season for Syracuse University, right up to the playoffs. Now, we’ve learned that three SU players are headed to the NBA. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “Syracuse University guard Dion Waiters didn’t have to wait long for his name to be called in last [...]

Syracuse Nationals Car Show Features "Dukes Of Hazzard" TV Cast Members

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:10:38 +0000

Events are heating up for the “Frog Days of Summer”, and this year’s Syracuse Nationals Car Show has everything from classic cars to “Dukes of Hazzard” TV cast members. According to our sister station, WIBX: “Although it’s still more than two months away, excitement is already building for the 2012 Syracuse Nationals car show at [...]

Darius Rucker & FrogFest Favorite Rodney Atkins Coming To Syracuse

Polly Wogg — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:02:18 +0000

Darius Rucker is coming to Syracuse and he's bringing this years FrogFest headliner, Rodney Atkins with him. Tickets for the October 8th show at the OnCenter go on sale Monday August 22nd at 10am.

Darius Rucker is an incredible live performer and will play all of his #1 country hits including “All Right”, “It Won’t Be Like This For Long”, “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It”, “History in The Making” and his current hit “I Got Nothin”. Before becoming a solo country artist, Darius was the lead singer for Hootie and The Blowfish, and brings some of their biggest hits to the stage during his shows as well.

Sneak Peek at New Sugarland Show [Video]

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:12:03 +0000

After some holiday break and a quick run through Ireland, the mighty duo, Sugarland returned to the stage in the U-S last week. They have a couple of stops planned later this year in New York, Darien Lake in July and Syracuse in September, details here. Much like the trailer to a movie, Sugarland has released some footage from their shows in Houston and Little Rock.