Syracuse men’s basketball announces 2001-02 schedule
Digest SU announces the 2001-02 Syracuse University men’s basketball schedule featuring 16 Big East games, 10 non-league outings, and up to four Preseason National Invitational Tournament contests. Season opener is against Manhattan on Nov 12 at Carrier Dome.
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Hokies’ Suggs injures knee in Connecticut win
Virginia Tech tailback Lee Suggs tore ligaments in his left knee during the third quarter of a 52-10 victory over Connecticut. An MRI will determine if the tear is old and return this season or end his season with surgery after January.
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Sosa Belts 53rd Homers as Cubs Top Braves at Turner Field
Sammy Sosa hit his 53rd homer a 471 foot shot, longest at Turner Field, lifting the Chicago Cubs to a 5-3 win over Atlanta. Cubs extend win streak to four while Braves drop third straight and fall further in wild card race.
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McGwire's 1998 Pace to 70 Home Runs Record
A note on Mark McGwire's 1998 season shows his progress toward a historic total of 70 home runs. The pace illustrates how his early-season numbers set the rhythm for a season that ended with a record breaking homer count.
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Syracuse Offense Struggles in 33-9 Loss to Tennessee
Syracuse University football stumbled to a second straight defeat as 33-9 fell to Tennessee. The Orange managed 190 total yards, with 74 on one TD pass from RJ Anderson to Johnnie Morant, and committed 10 penalties, three turnovers, and multiple drops, failing to score after two games against strong defenses.
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Central Florida Faces SU In Carrier Come Noon Showdown
In the noon Saturday game broadcast by ESPN Regional, Central Florida holds 0-2 and faces Syracuse 0-2 at Carrier Dome. The Knights edged by Clemson 21-13 in their prior away game, with Ryan Schneider throwing 29 of 48 for 297 yards and UCF managing only 35 rushing yards.
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Missteps Echo in Vols Coverage by Bad Poliquin Columnist
Knoxville columnist reflects on Tennessee football misplays and jokes with a fellow writer about Syracuse errors. The piece uses folksy tone, framing Syracuse blunders as a recurring punchline and hints at broader sports bias in Central New York coverage.
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Stevens Brings Big Ambition to Butler With Candid Lure
Former Corcoran star Cedric Stevens debuts as Buller’s starting quarterback amid a sleepy prairie campus and oil-scented air. He faces a long road from junior college to Division I, with three years of eligibility after redshirting. Stevens’ candid defense of the rough transition echoes from Barton County CC to a major grid program.
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Sparks Sweep Sting For WNBA Title In 82 54 Victory
Los Angeles Sparks capture the WNBA crown with an 82 to 54 win over the Charlotte Sting. Lisa Leslie leads with 24 points and 13 rebounds while recording seven blocked shots in a title-clinching performance. Coach Michael Cooper celebrates becoming the first to win NBA and WNBA titles.
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