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DA: We Can't Prosecute Syracuse Sex Abuse Claims

Polly Davis Doig — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:05:15 CST

Bernie Fine will not face state charges related to the sexual abuse allegations against him because the statute of limitations has expired, says the county prosecutor in the case. William Fitzpatrick says that while he can't prosecute the case against the former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach on behalf of...

Syracuse Coach Boeheim Sorry for Slamming Accusers

John Johnson — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:10:06 CST

When allegations surfaced that Syracuse assistant coach Bernie Fine molested boys, head coach Jim Boeheim defended his longtime friend last week by questioning the motives of his accusers. Now he's walking that back. "I believe I misspoke very badly in my response to the allegations that have been made," he...

Syracuse Fires Coach in Wake of Molestation Claims

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 19:37:57 CST

Syracuse University has fired associate head basketball coach Bernie Fine in the wake of an investigation of child molestation allegations against him. "At the direction of Chancellor Cantor, Bernie Fine's employment with Syracuse University has been terminated, effective immediately," the school's senior vice president for public affairs said in a...

Butler Bounces No. 1 Syracuse

Will McCahill — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:35:23 CDT

Syracuse became the second No. 1 seed to tumble out of the NCAA men's basketball tournament, losing tonight to fifth-seeded Butler, 63-59. The Bulldogs (31-4) advance to the tourney's final eight; one more victory and they would play in the Final Four in their home city, Indianapolis. Butler will No....

Louisville, UNC Roll Into Elite 8

Kevin Spak — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:00:00 CDT

Louisville, UNC, Oklahoma, and Michigan are all headed to the Elite Eight after an occasionally ugly night of basketball. Here’s how it went down: In a night of lopsided victories, no one dominated more than Louisville. The Cardinals demolished Arizona 103-64, one of the most crushing blowouts the Sweet 16’s...

Duke, and Other March Villains

Kevin Spak — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 15:00:01 CDT

Along with the obligatory madness, March always brings along a slew of detestable teams and characters. This year, thankfully, Billy Packer is gone, but Josh Levin, writing for Slate, still has plenty to disparage. The list starts, as always, with: Duke: This isn’t the most deplorable squad ever, but Coach...

Louisville Wins Big East

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:44:30 CDT

Louisville is king of the Big East. Earl Clark had 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the fifth-ranked Cardinals to a 76-66 victory over No. 18 Syracuse last night, giving the regular-season champs their first Big East tournament title. The victory will probably translate into a No. 1 seed...

Syracuse Tops UConn in Epic 6 OTs

Kevin Spak — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:50:00 CDT

It was a game for the ages, the longest in Big East history and nearly the longest college hoops has ever seen. After six grueling overtimes—you read that right, six overtime —Syracuse emerged victorious over UConn last night, to the final tune of 127-117. “I've got no words,” said...

Schaefer, Hartford Shock Syracuse

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:38:00 CDT

MaryLynne Schaefer hit a 3-pointer with 13 seconds left and then added two free throws to seal Hartford's 59-55 win over Syracuse in the first round of the NCAA women's tournament today, reports the Associated Press. Schaefer finished with 19 points for 10th-seeded Hartford. In other women's action: