The Oswego Women’s basketball team improved to 3-0 after a thrilling 76-72 non-conference victory over Hamilton. Heather Hebert scored the go-ahead layup for Oswego with 52 seconds remaining in the game. Jenn Robbins had a team high 21 points on the evening. Hebert finished with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the Lakers.
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New York Says No to One-Week Fantasy Leagues
Daily fantasy sports leagues took a major hit in New York State today. State attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman announced earlier today that DraftKings and FanDuel, the two largest daily fantasy sports companies, stop accepting bets from New York State. He said the daily games are considered illegal gambling under NYS law.
The multibillion dollar industry has approximately 500,000 participants in New York, and the order is a major blow. Schneidermann is historically a consumerprotection advocate, and legal experts say other states may follow suit. Schneiderman said ““ It is clear that DraftKings and FanDuel are the leaders of a massive, multibilliondollar scheme intended to evade the law and fleece sports fans across the country… Today we have sent a clear message: not in New York, and not on my watch.”
DraftKings spokesperson Sabrina Macias said “We’re disappointed he hasn’t taken the time to meet with us or ask any questions about our business model before his opinion.” DraftKings sent an email asking its players to contact the attorney general to protect their “…right to keep playing daily fantasy sports.” Macias also said that the company strongly disagrees with the order and plans to pursue all available legal options.
Written By: Peter Mancarella (11/11/15)
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Join WTOP’s Relay for Life Team!
Relay for Life is an event put on every year by the Colleges Against Cancer Club. It is a 12 hour, overnight event in which teams participate in various activities for the night to raise money for cancer research. This year, WTOP has created an official team to join in the fight for cancer. To sign up go to:
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/WTOPTV10Relay
The cost to join our team is $10. We have a fundraising goal of $500 and every little bit counts!
Any question or concerns feel free to email Sarah Miller at smille21@oswego.edu.
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Flash freeze potential grows in Oswego County
By Renee Dunn
OSWEGO, N.Y.– Low temperatures are continuing to sweep the area, putting an end to the mild Fall.
All of Western New York and parts of Central New York were under flood watches and warnings this past week. Flash freezes in Jefferson and Oswego County are a growing concern as snow shows up in the forecast along with dropping temperatures.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service said “a flash freeze is possible, meaning wet road surfaces may quickly turn to black ice,” and potential for snow and ice may result in dangerous travel conditions.
Accuweather.com had issued a Wind Advisory along the Lake Ontario shoreline this past week, and now warns that progressively colder air will unleash rounds of lake-effect snow from the Upper Midwest to the interior Northeast next week. Travel could be difficult for students leaving the Oswego campus to go home for Thanksgiving.
For more information on weather outlooks for Central New York, visit https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/oswego-ny/13126/weather-warnings/334659.
