SYRACUSE, N.Y.—Syracuse formally introduced new men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry on Friday, but it turned into more of a celebration of Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach Autry is succeeding. The practice facility was packed with Syracuse officials and coaches, current and former players, and Otto the Orange, the mascot. All of them were…

WASHINGTON—Louis Orr, a star forward at Syracuse who played eight NBA seasons before going into a lengthy career in coaching, has died. He was 64. Orr’s family said Friday in a statement through Georgetown that he died Thursday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Orr helped Syracuse make four NCAA Tournament appearances from 1976–80 and…

It was a discovery born out of very little research or planning. Arriving by fast ferry, speeding across the Ionian from Malta and landing in a fairly forlorn part of the island, I disembarked long after dark. A taxi driver met me in the parking lot. The whole adventure came out of an assumption and…

A former Naval intelligence officer and a tech entrepreneur and Navy veteran are set for battle in the race to represent New York’s Congressional District 22, covering Syracuse and surrounding areas. Democrat Francis Conole, former adviser to two defense secretaries, won a narrow victory in his primary. His Republican opponent Brandon Williams, a tech specialist…

SYRACUSE, New York—Two years into the pandemic, Joe Cavataio and Elaina Augustinos said they did not hesitate to buy tickets when they received a postcard advertising that Shen Yun Performing Arts was coming to perform in Syracuse. Cavataio’s thought was, “We’re healthy. We just want to go in and enjoy ourselves.” Shen Yun, which is…

SYRACUSE, New York—“I think God made us to be relational people and the last couple of years, a lot of folks have been isolated and it’s impacted who they are,” said Daniel Houck, a pastor who was explaining why he and his wife Patti, were unafraid to come and see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “Honestly,…

SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Daniel Houck, a pastor, explained why he and his wife Patti, were unafraid to come and see Shen Yun Performing Arts. “I think God made us to be relational people and the last couple of years, a lot of folks have been isolated and it’s impacted who they are,” he said. “Honestly, neither…

DURHAM, N.C.—AJ Griffin hit five 3-pointers—the most by a Duke player this season—and the sixth-ranked Blue Devils routed visiting Syracuse 79–59 Saturday. Griffin was one of four players for Duke (15–3, 5–2 Atlantic Coast Conference) with 15 points, joining Paolo Banchero, Wendell Moore Jr., and Mark Williams. Banchero had 13 rebounds for his fourth double-double…

LOUISVILLE, Ky.—After a series of late collapses led to frustrating losses, Louisville finally played the complete game it has long sought. No doubt, the presence of a Heisman Trophy winner in the house provided some inspiration. Malik Cunningham threw for four of his five first-half touchdowns, and Louisville’s defense stifled Syracuse throughout a 41–3 rout…

A hospital in Syracuse, New York, suspended 122 healthcare workers who had not received a COVID-19 shot by Monday, the deadline that was imposed by the state. St. Joseph’s Health told local media that workers who don’t receive the vaccine by Oct. 8 face termination. Suspended workers received their letters informing them that they will…