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Welcome to World Sjögren's Day!
Today we commemorate Dr. Henrik Sjögren, a Swedish ophthalmologist who was born on today's date in 1899. In 1933, he identified what became known as Sjögren's Syndrome. Sjögren’s (pronounced SHOW-grins) Syndrome is an autoimmune inflammatory disease where white blood cells attack moisture-producing glands. Its main symptoms include dry eyes and mouth, fatigue, and joint pain. It may also cause dysfunction in other organs. Although it is a lesser known disease, which is oftentimes misdiagnosed because symptoms vary, about 4 million American suffer from it. There is not yet a cure for it, but serious complications can be prevented, and quality of life can be improved, by early diagnosis and proper treatment. Besides commemorating Dr. Sjögren, the day is for spreading awareness about the disease, and for recognizing advancements that have been made regarding it. The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation (SSF) and other Sjögren's organizations are behind the celebrations of the day.
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Juli Boeheim makes spur-of-the-moment road trip to see Boeheim's Army win in TBT (PS; Carlson)
Demetris Nichols made sure the Boeheim weekend road trip had a happy ending.
After watching the first Boeheim's Army game on television, Juli Boeheim and her daughter, Jamie, decided it would be far better to watch the second one in person.
So they spent Sunday on a spur-of-the-moment trip into Brooklyn, watching a group of former Syracuse players try to win $2 million for the first time in The Basketball Tournament.
"We were watching last night, we had a bunch of people at the house, and these girls were like, 'Let's go tomorrow,' " Juli Boeheim said. "The boys are home watching. Jim thought it was a fun idea, so off we went."
Juli, Jamie Boeheim and three of the daughter's friends packed Cheez-Its, Goldfish and cookies into the car and made the four-hour drive, the first time they've been able to catch the alumni team in action after following along on the internet and television for the previous three years.
A busy life had prevented the trek in previous years. The three Boeheim children were wrapped up in AAU basketball competition. Jim spends that time of the year recruiting. Before Saturday, Jim's sister, Barbara, had been the only member of the Boeheim clan able to take in the spectacle that is TBT.
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Malachi Richardson’s post-Syracuse career hasn’t changed him (DO; Gutirrez)
During his lone season in central New York, Malachi Richardson always went to Nick’s Barbershop in North Syracuse. He got the same cut every time: a slight fade. He asked his barber then what he’s been asking since the 10th grade, and what’s he’s asked for in the two years since leaving Syracuse for the NBA: shave the sides, leave the top untouched.
There are a number of ways to understand Richardson, who, on Saturday night in Brooklyn, watched as Boeheim’s Army won its first game in The Basketball Tournament. This is because Richardson is at once shy and assertive. Sometimes while at Syracuse, he’d get a bad call and the whole venue would scream. He’d just hand the ball to the referee. Other times, he’d erupt after a made 3-pointer or dunk and raise his arms to signal for the crowd to stand up.
But surely one way to appreciate him — how he thinks and goes about his sport and life — is as a man defined by what’s on top of his head. On Saturday, he wore the same haircut that he wore at Trenton Catholic (New Jersey) Academy and SU. He said his hair is what differentiates himself. It’s a defining characteristic that hasn’t changed since he emerged as a potent weapon during Syracuse’s Final Four run in 2016. Richardson, himself, hasn’t changed either.
“Everything’s the same,” he said.
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Pittsburgh Basketball: Will the Panthers be the worst ACC team in 2018-19? (bustingbrackets.com; Freeman)
Pittsburgh Basketball went winless in the ACC last season. With new head coach Jeff Capel coming in, can the Panthers avoid another last-place finish in the league?
Almost a decade ago, Pittsburgh Basketball was at the peak of their program. They were at the top of the Big East Conference, which at the time was arguably the best in the country top to bottom. But things changed after the Panthers moved to the ACC and Jamie Dixon departed for TCU.
This past season was rock bottom for both the program and the fan base. The Panthers finished the season 8-24, including going 0-18 in the conference. With the exception of a few games, they weren’t within striking distance of taking a lead to possibly win a single game.
But things are finally looking up for the team in the Steel City. Former Duke Assistant Jeff Capel has taken over for Kevin Stallings and his recruiting powers already have paid off, with a pair of four-star players committing to the team for next season.
To be clear, I’m by no means predicting that the Panthers will be part of the NCAA Tournament bubble discussion. From a talent perspective, Pittsburgh still might be the worst in the ACC. It’ll take a few years and Capel recruiting classes to see the positive effects occur and patience will be needed. But some progress can be made for 2018-19.
There are two goals that Pittsburgh should have for next season. The first being to finish with a total record above .500. The next is to not finish last within the ACC. It won’t be easy and many of the other 14 teams have vastly superior talent but there are two teams that the Panthers have a shot at overtaking.
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Billy Joel reps Syracuse University on CBS 'Sunday Morning' (video) (PS; Herbert)
Billy Joel is celebrating his 100th show at Madison Square Garden, but he's also in an Upstate New York state of mind.
The legendary piano man represented Syracuse University with an SU hat during a new interview with CBS "Sunday Morning" as he talked about his latest career milestone.
"Yeah, I'm still trying to get my head around it," Joel said of his long-running residency at MSG. "The tickets are selling faster now going into our fifth year than they were when we started. So, it looks like there's no end to this thing. I may be doing this for the rest of my natural life!"
Joel, 69, performed at the famed New York venue for the 100th time on Wednesday. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the godfather of his youngest daughter, and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen both made appearances during the historic show.
He told CBS' Anthony Mason that the idea of performing at least once a month at MSG began after his 12-12-12 concert to support Hurricane Sandy relief. His first concert at the Garden was in December 1978, while he was promoting his fifth album, "The Stranger."
Joel also holds a record in Syracuse for performing at the Carrier Dome more times -- seven -- than any other national recording artist. A No. 7 jersey was hung from the rafters to mark the achievement at his 2015 concert.
Joel received an honorary doctorate from Syracuse University when he gave the keynote address at the school's 2006 commencement. He also donated $320,000 to SU's Setnor School of Music to create the Billy Joel Fellowships in Composition in 2005.
The singer-songwriter behind hits like "Movin' Out," "Uptown Girl," "Only the Good Die Young," and "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" is a six-time Grammy winner; member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and one of the best-selling artists of all time with more than 150 million records sold worldwide.
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