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Favorable Forecast
Monday, December 17th, 2012Then & Now (Dajuan Coleman)
Monday, December 17th, 2012
Dajuan Coleman talks about his decision to attend SU during a press conference.
Dajuan Coleman makes an impact on the floor as a SU freshman.
Like Magic
Monday, December 10th, 2012
Michael Carter-Williams, the NCAA Division 1 assist-leader, is also beginning to score more (he netted 15 to go along with 16 assists against Monmouth on Saturday). The sophomore is also second in the nation in steals.
Fighting Words
Saturday, November 10th, 2012
Head judge Ritchie Everage (right) gives a pep talk to a youth division competitor before a second round sparring bout at the New York State Martial Arts Showcase on Friday night. The event was held at the Driver's Village Conference Center in Cicero.
JD Express
Thursday, October 18th, 2012
Jamesville-Dewitt quarterback Ryan Wright
The Jamesville-Dewitt Red Rams remained undefeated (8-0) and won a sectional playoff game tonight by rolling over Watertown High School. The final score was 49-0.
Here are a few photographs.
Running back Rasheed Baker breaks away in the first quarter.
Taumeras Howard returns a punt.
Receiver Ben Honis catches a touchdown at the start of the second quarter.
Fighters
Monday, September 3rd, 2012
Boxer Ryon McKenzie (undefeated) and trainer Ray Rinaldi enjoy the fights at the NYS Fair (outside the Coliseum) earlier today.
Jordan Adamson of St. Catherines Ontario (Canada) prepares to throw an overhand right during his fight (NYS Fair).
Angel Rivera of Central PA works out before his bout with Jordan Adamson (NYS Fair).
She’s Got Game
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
Gabby Jordan of Baldwinsville drives for a layup during the second half of the Girls High School Basketball All Star Game at the NYS Fair on Tuesday. Jordan's East team defeated the West.
Who’s the Mack
Saturday, August 11th, 2012
Julius “Pop” Anderson drives to the bucket during a 2nd round game at Gus Macker on Saturday.
Since 1974 the Gus Macker 3on3 Basketball Tournament has been providing a venue for bragging rights among family, friends and rivals in the world of street ball. The Cicero edition will crown champions on Sunday afternoon. Here are some photos from Saturday.
The CNS Studs battled Clear the Lane on Dream Court for bragging rights in the Younger Division under the watchful eye of Scoop Jardine and Jasmine Jordan (Aspen Athletic Announcers Booth).
Corner Man
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
Tom Coulter, boxing trainer, corner man
Read today’s column by Bud Poliquin about Syracuse boxing legend Tom Coulter, who is headed to Europe to prep fighters for the London Olympics.
Insider’s Guide to the City Game
Thursday, May 24th, 2012
Street Ball: The Love of the Game
Pass the rock.
Dribble, dribble, shoot.
Pick & Roll.
Give & Go.
Tighten-up on defense…
Pick-up basketball is part of a universal language that was well-chronicled by Alex Wielgus and Chuck Wolf in the early 80s. The game is always the game, whether you are in Syracuse, DC, Kansas or Seattle. But there are some places where the game borders on religion. One of those places is New York
Dave Cain, the Director: He’s got game
Syracuse’s David Cain, who grew up in Harlem and played at St. John’s, is excited about seeing the film. He says that there is a unique energy to basketball in New York. He talked about the allure of playing at Rucker Park, near where he grew up during a recent phone interview (listen below).
Doin’ It will also be screened later this summer at the ImageNation Outdoor Film Series, which was founded by Syracuse’s Moikgantsi Kama.