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.

6 stories from Brian O'Malley in White Plains

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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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Sports

Replica World Cup trophy lifted by Lionel Messi up for auction Nov. 7

After the 2022 World Cup in Qatar which Argentina won, the winning team, including captain Lionel Messi, passed a replica trophy around.

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Health

Former SEC football player has both legs amputated following medical emergency

Former South Carolina safety D.J. Smith experienced a medical emergency recently that led to both of his legs being amputated.

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