Syracuse

A major Upstate NY sports venue had a "lifetime contract" for its name, but now, is in the process of changing names for the first time. What's in a (new) name?

The Carrier Dome is a legendary sports venue in Upstate New York, and fans will soon be introduced to a new "state-of-the-art" experience when attending Syracuse games.

Former Syracuse athletic director, Daryl Gross, has filed a lawsuit against a New York tech giant, alleging he is owed $1 million from a Super Bowl tech contract.

For the second time in the last six years, rumors are circulating that Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim will be retiring soon. Here's what we know so far.

A scary scene unfolded at Destiny USA in Syracuse yesterday afternoon, as Juli Boeheim, wife of 'Cuse men's basketball coach Jim, was robbed at gunpoint.

The new coach of the Broncos may have plenty of orange in his closet. As reported on Thursday by ESPN, Denver is working to finalize a deal to hire Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as their new head coach. The Broncos have had five consecutive losing seasons. The last three had been orchestrated under former head coach Vic Fangio, who was fired in early January. Now Denver is hoping that the former Syracuse assistant coach can help bring that franchise back to the Super Bowl.

Each day, we watch the NBA and NHL shuffle another season of games. Canadian franchises are now playing in front of empty arenas. How will these stoppages effect the high schools and colleges in upstate New York? Will the expected surge of positive COVID 19 test results shut down games to fans or even worse cancel games?

Jim Boeheim and his Syracuse Orange have struggled out of the gate this year. Losses to Colgate, VCU and Georgetown certainly have not been highlights on their road to a 5-5 record to start the season. A legitimate COVID outbreak has forced the program to be put 'on pause' since December 11th. With their 2nd game of ACC schedule just ahead, the Orange were in danger of possibly forfeiting conference games. Syracuse defeated Florida State 63-60 in Tallahassee on December 4th in there only ACC match-up so far.

Playing Division I opponents in exhibition games is nothing new for the College of St. Rose basketball program. The Division II program, nestled in Pine Hills section of the City of Albany, has made the I-90 trip to the Carrier Dome to take on Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange for a preseason matchup. Trust me, Boeheim doesn't waste time. If an exhibition opponent isn't going to challenge his players like he needs, they aren't playing his team in the preseason. That is why I could never understand why Siena nor UAlbany would play St. Rose in an exhibition.

The UAlbany and Siena men's basketball coaches, Dwayne Killings and Carm Maciariello, may not face each other on the court this year but they are continuing the tradition to team up for the 16th annual Coaches vs. Cancer Basket "Ball", Monday, October 4th at the Albany Capital Center. This is a tremendous evening of true community camaraderie centered around our two Division I college basketball programs. It is definitely one of the best events of its kind.

Sometimes you don't have to be in the "state of the art" football stadium to get a feel for the tradition of a football program. Let's take a look at 5 easy trips from the Capital Region in New York, for people who love college football! You won't just enjoy the ride, you'll love these trips from the pre-game tailgate parties to the post game celebrations!

Frank Sinatra passed away at the age of 83 more than 23 years ago, so when Matt Parrino from Syracuse.com was on The Drive with Charlie & Dan on Monday, I was pretty shocked to hear him say that Josh Allen was "listening to Frank Sinatra and some old school music to chill," I have to say I was pretty surprised. My mom was one of those women that would swoon over "Old Blue Eyes" but Josh Allen?