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Craig Carton To Take Over WFAN Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says Craig Carton To Take Over WFAN Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says
Craig Carton To Take Over Wfan Afternoon Shows: Tierney, Licata Out, Report Says Craig Carton is returning once again to WFAN — this time to take over the station’s signature afternoon drive-time slot in a lineup shake-up that will remove midday hosts Brandon Tierney and Sal Licata from the schedule, according to a new report from The Athletic.  The outlet reported on Tuesday, Dec. 2, that Carton is finalizing a deal to lead the afternoon program beginning next year, marking his third stint at WFAN and his second time anchoring the station’s prized afternoon show. Meanwhile, the move will push Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber from afternoons to the 10 a.m. to…

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by Ben Crnic
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Siena Lacrosse Coach Hospitalized After Serious Accident At NY Home: 'Praying For A Miracle' Siena Lacrosse Coach Hospitalized After Serious Accident At NY Home: 'Praying For A Miracle'
Siena Lacrosse Coach Hospitalized After Serious Accident At NY Home: 'Praying For A Miracle' Siena University men’s lacrosse head coach Liam Gleason is hospitalized after suffering serious injuries in an accident at his Saratoga County home. Gleason, 40, was injured at his Halfmoon residence on Sunday, Nov. 30, Siena spokesperson Lisa Witkowski confirmed to Daily Voice. She added that Siena President Chuck Seifert has asked the campus community for their prayers and support for the family. According to the Albany Times Union, Gleason was hurt after falling down a flight of stairs. New York State Police and paramedics responded, and CPR was administered before he was transported to …

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by Michael Mashburn
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'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save NY Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court 'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save NY Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court
'Like A Miracle': Coaches Save NY Teen Whose Heart Stopped On HS Basketball Court A 17-year-old Long Island athlete survived a terrifying cardiac arrest on the court thanks to coaches who rushed to his side and brought him back to life. Moments earlier, the gym had been filled with the echo of sneakers and the buzz of basketball tryout nerves at Locust Valley High School on Monday, Nov. 17. Then, without warning, Francesco Allocca hit the floor, motionless. "He turned very pale. I got very scared, saw one of his arms clench,” teammate William Summers recounted at a Northwell Health press conference Wednesday, Nov. 26. “He was struggling to breathe.” In the frantic seco…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy
Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies At 74; Remembered For Major Wins, Lasting Controversy Fuzzy Zoeller, one of golf’s most colorful and well-known players with a legacy marred by a racist joke about Tiger Woods, has died at 74.  His cause of death was not available. Zoeller won two majors during his illustrious career. He was the last player to win the Masters on his first try. He did it in a playoff in 1979. He also won the 1984 US Open after another tense playoff.  But he's best known for easy charm and quick jokes on and off the course. “The PGA Tour is saddened by the passing of Fuzzy Zoeller,” said PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to CBS Sports. “Fuzzy wa…

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by Josh Lanier
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UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position
UConn Football Coach Jim Mora Leaving For New Position The University of Connecticut's football program is bracing for a major change after head coach Jim Mora announced he's leaving after leading the team to some of its best years in Huskie's history.  Mora, who finishes with a 9-3 record, has accepted a head coaching position at Colorado State University, UConn Athletic Director David Benedict announced in social media posts Wednesday morning, Nov. 26.  “Coach Mora brought energy and a winning culture back to UConn Football and put our program back on the national stage," he said in a statement.  Mora took over in 2022…

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by Josh Lanier
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ChowderMosa: See Wild Patriots-Inspired Mimosa Recipe In NFL Contest ChowderMosa: See Wild Patriots-Inspired Mimosa Recipe In NFL Contest
ChowderMosa: See Wild Patriots-Inspired Mimosa Recipe In NFL Contest A champagne brand has released some unusual cocktail recipes that football fans might think are out of bounds. André California Champagne rolled out recipes for 32 custom mimosas inspired by each NFL team on Thursday, Nov. 20. The brand is celebrating its first year as the league's official sparkling wine sponsor. E. & J. Gallo Winery, which owns André, says the recipes are tied to each team's local cuisine. The mimosas range from fruit-filled ones like the Arizona Cardinals' "CactusMosa" with prickly pear and lime juices, to some bizarre creations like the Green Bay Packers' "Chee…

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by Chris Spiker
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NY Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save NY Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save
NY Teen Hockey Player Survives Broken Neck In Dive Thanks To Friend’s Split-Second Save Months after a fateful dive left him temporarily paralyzed, Connor Dubeau is back on his feet thanks to his friend’s split-second rescue. What began as a laid-back summer afternoon on the water turned terrifying for the 17-year-old Smithtown West senior on Monday, Aug. 11. Dubeau had spent the day jet skiing with two friends before the group returned to the shoreline near Gilgo Beach for a quick dip. Lifeguards had already gone off duty. Kevin Bonino, Dubeau’s Junior Islanders hockey teammate, dove in first with no issue. Seconds later, Dubeau sprinted in behind him, dove head-first into t…

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by Michael Mashburn
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'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games 'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games
'I Did Point Shave': Banned NCAA Player Explains Why He Threw Basketball Games A banned college basketball player emotionally shared why he took part in a point-shaving scheme that cost him his NCAA career. Former University of New Orleans guard Cedquavious "Dae Dae" Hunter spoke about his ban on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Monday, Nov. 17. Hunter and two of his teammates were among six basketball players permanently banned by the NCAA for their roles in three separate gambling schemes. Sitting down with ABC News correspondent Will Reeve, Hunter explained how he got involved in the plan to throw games during the Privateers' 2024-25 season. "I did point …

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by Chris Spiker
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Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse
Virginia Tech Lands James Franklin In Bold Hire Following Penn State Collapse Virginia Tech didn’t just make a hire on Monday — it made a statement. James Franklin, the nationally recognized program-builder who turned Penn State into a perennial contender before it all collapsed this season, is officially the new head coach of Hokies Football, university officials announced in Blacksburg. The move marks a major swing for the Hokies, who said the hire reflects "total alignment between the Board of Visitors, University leadership, and the school’s Search Committee as part of an 'Invest to Win' push to restore the program to national prominence." Franklin, who fell out…

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by Zak Failla
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Jets CB Kris Boyd Shot Outside NYC Restaurant, Hospitalized In Critical Condition: Reports Jets CB Kris Boyd Shot Outside NYC Restaurant, Hospitalized In Critical Condition: Reports
Jets CB Kris Boyd Shot Outside NYC Restaurant, Hospitalized In Critical Condition: Reports New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being shot Sunday outside a restaurant in Manhattan, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old, who had the weekend off after the Jets' loss on Thursday against the Patriots, was identified by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) as the person wounded in a shooting in Midtown early on Sunday morning. Boyd's shooting was first reported by the New York Post and later confirmed by multiple outlets.  The shooting was reported around 2 a.m. in Manhattan, sending Boyd to Bellevue Hospital in…

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by Zak Failla
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Hall Of Famer Kenny Easley, Seahawks Legend Known As ‘The Enforcer,’ Dies At 66 Hall Of Famer Kenny Easley, Seahawks Legend Known As ‘The Enforcer,’ Dies At 66
Hall Of Famer Kenny Easley, Seahawks Legend Known As ‘The Enforcer,’ Dies At 66 Virginia native Kenny Easley, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who later became a car dealership entrepreneur and arena football team owner, has died at 66. The Chesapeake resident who went on to star as a stalwart defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks before a kidney disease cut his career short passed away on Friday, Nov. 14, the team and his family confirmed. "An intimidating presence on the field during his Seahawks career, Easley earned the nickname The Enforcer as he patrolled Seattle's secondary in the 1980s, but off the field, he was a man of faith and a dedicated family man," the Sea…

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by Zak Failla
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NJ Devils Star Out After 'Freak Accident' At Team Dinner: ESPN NJ Devils Star Out After 'Freak Accident' At Team Dinner: ESPN
NJ Devils Star Out After 'Freak Accident' At Team Dinner: ESPN New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes is recovering from surgery following an injury he suffered to his finger in a freak accident during a team dinner Friday, Nov. 14, ESPN reports. The Devils on Friday announced only that Hughes was out with a non-hockey-related injury. On Saturday, the team said that Hughes underwent successful surgery on his finger, performed by Dr. Robert Hotchkiss at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Hughes, who is 24 years old, will be out for approximately eight weeks with a re-evaluation at the six-week mark, his team said. Circumstances …

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by Cecilia Levine