Velazquez sets single day record at Saratoga with six wins
Jockey John Velazquez rode six winners at Saratoga on Monday, including Starine in the $500,000 Diana Handicap for fillies and mares 3 years old and up. His other victories came aboard Gentleman Johnny, Warners, Exaltado, Judge's Case and Celtic Melody, establishing the track's new one day mark.
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CNY pool thinned out some by NFL cuts
Four NFL players with ties to Central New York were waived over the weekend. The New York Giants released offensive tackle Scott Kiernan and wide receiver Quinton Spotwood, both former Syracuse University players. Pittsburgh cut center Tom Myslinski from Rome and Carolina released wide receiver Jim Turner, another SU alum. Panthers place former SU running back Dee Brown on injured reserve.
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Orangewomen blank Bulls in 4-0 SU win
Syracuse University women's soccer shut out Buffalo 4-0 at Buffalo, limiting shots and corners. Freshman keeper Shannon Myers earned her first career shutout with five saves in 90 minutes, while Nina Scalzo scored twice and assisted once.
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Syracuse Chargers win 20K road race
The Syracuse Chargers open men's team won the 2001 USA Track and Field 20K Road Race National Championship in New Haven, Conn. The Chargers team time was 5 hours, 31 minutes, 36 seconds. Individual finishers include Chris German 20th in 1:04:54, Mike Melfi 23rd in 1:05:13, Scott Bagley 27th in 1:06:15, John Trowse 31st in 1:07:13, Ken McPherson 36th in 1:08:01, and Mike Platt 37th in 1:08:25.
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Hurricanes claim AP top spot after win over Penn State
The Miami Hurricanes surge to No. 1 in the AP poll following a 33-7 win against Penn State, overtaking the Florida Gators. Florida remained No. 1 in the coaches poll with Miami second.
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Park Released From Hospital After Darlington Crash
Winston Cup driver Steve Park was released Monday two days after suffering a concussion and a bruised collarbone in the South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway. No decision has been made on his participation in this weekend's race.
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Rookie Smith Throws No-Hitter For Cardinals In San Diego
Bud Smith, 21, became the 16th modern-era rookie to throw a no-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 4-0 in San Diego. The rookie, backed by family in attendance, faced Tony Gwynn in the eighth and joked with Mark McGwire in the ninth before fielding Phil Nevin’s comebacker for the final out.
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Injured Syracuse QB Nunes expected to play Saturday
Syracuse University starting quarterback Troy Nunes was held out of practice but listed day to day. Coach Paul Pasqualoni said no change yet while teammates express confidence he will start Saturday at home against Central Florida in the Carrier Dome.
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Crying Fan Joe Leonard loved SU football deeply
Joe Leonard, 67, a devoted Syracuse University football supporter known as “The Crying Fan,” died of heart problems on June 28. His wife Pat recalls his passion for the Orangemen, his season ticket rituals, and how he would tear up with joy after every SU score.
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Hearn Wins State Fair DIRT 50-Lap Championship At Syracuse Mile
Brett Hearn from Sussex N J avoids right rear tire failures that felled rivals to win the State Fair 50 lap DIRT modified championship on the Syracuse Mile. He earns 7500 and the seventh starting spot in October's Eckerd 200 at Super DIRT Week while Billy Decker led early before tire issues hit the field.
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