Brian O'Malley

Sports Reporter · Liverpool, NY

Brian has dedicated over eight years to covering high school athletics across Central New York, previously writing for the Post-Standard. He is a former high school athlete himself, which gives him a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges young athletes face in the community.

7 stories from Brian O'Malley in Dobbs Ferry

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Alabama’s CFP ranking gets mocked on social media

The SEC had five teams in the top 12 of Tuesday’s first College Football Playoff poll, but social media wasn’t feeling Alabama at No. 5.

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ESPN analyst rips CFP over Ohio State, Indiana rankings

ESPN’s Greg McElroy had a big problem with the way the College Football Playoff handled a couple of Big Ten teams on Tuesday during the first CFP pole reveal.

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Rome Free Academy field hockey claims 4th straight Class A title, knocks off top-seeded Liverpool

Baldwinsville, N.Y. — No. 3 Rome Free Academy field hockey was cast in an unusual role heading into Tuesday’s Class A sectional final — the underdog.

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Syracuse women’s basketball smothers Sacred Heart in front of record crowd for home opener

Syracuse, N.Y. — Felisha Legette-Jack has been telling her team all summer that they need to “punch first,” dictate the tone and tempo of their games.

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Syracuse women’s basketball box score vs. Sacred Heart

Syracuse, N.Y. — Here are the numbers from Syracuse’s 75-48 victory against Sacred Heart on Tuesday night in the JMA Wireless Dome.

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Kalshi launches $55 CBB code “SYRACUSE” for Kentucky-Manhattan on Tuesday night

On Tuesday night, Kentucky hosts Manhattan at Rupp Arena for the Wildcats’ first game of the 2026-27 season.

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Baldwinsville girls swimming secures 2nd straight section title at Division I championship meet (36 photos)

Competition came out in full swing at the Section III Division I girls swimming championship meet.

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