New York has countless options for fans in-need of a favorite team, and two Upstate NY markets were just recognized among the best "sports cities" in America.
In a time where small private colleges that once thrived are looking for new ways to survive, one such institution in upstate New York is turning to beer, not to only to survive but to compete.
Syracuse University men's basketball coach Adrian Autry knows that he will be under the 'Orange microscope,' as he tries to fill the shoes of Jim Boeheim. For 48 years Boeheim was the voice of Syracuse hoops, leading the Orange to 33 NCAA tournament appearances, including 5 Final Fours.
Sportscasting Hall of Famer, Bob Costas is a proud alum of Syracuse University and frequents the area when his schedule allows. This particular trip is one that he and a friend won't soon forget.
As of Wednesday evening, former Buffalo Bills and Syracuse Orange football player Mike Williams has not died as originally reported by Spectrum News 1 in Buffalo. Williams was severely injured in a construction accident on September 1st and according to the mother of his daughter, is still alive.