Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The college basketball world is mourning the loss of longtime coach and former Cornell men’s basketball head coach Bill Courtney, who passed away at the age of 55, as announced Tuesday. Courtney spent six seasons leading the Big Red from 2010-2016 and left a lasting impact on the program and everyone around him. Current Cornell head coach Jon Jaques, who served three seasons on Courtney’s staff, joins the show to reflect on Courtney’s influence, share personal memories, and honor the life of a true basketball lifer.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: The college basketball world is mourning the loss of longtime coach and former Cornell men&rsquo;s basketball head coach Bill Courtney, who passed away at the age of 55, as announced Tuesday. Courtney spent six seasons leading the Big Red from 2010-2016 and left a lasting impact on the program and everyone around him. Current Cornell head coach Jon Jaques, who served three seasons on Courtney&rsquo;s staff, joins the show to reflect on Courtney&rsquo;s influence, share personal memories, and honor the life of a true basketball lifer.
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Get your sports fix on the award-winning "Between the Lines" with Nick Karski, weekday afternoons at 5pm. Everything local, regional and national, Nick takes you through a fast-paced hour of takes and reactions.

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Cornell Basketball Head Coach Jon Jaques

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cornell men’s hockey remained perfect at Lynah Rink last weekend, completing a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks to improve to 8-0 at home and 11-4 overall. The Big Red climbed to No. 13 in the national polls and now turn their attention to a pivotal ECAC weekend against No. 18 Princeton and No. 7 Quinnipiac. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the sweep, break down Xavier Veilleux’s emergence on the power play, and preview the Big Red’s upcoming nationally ranked showdowns.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cornell men&rsquo;s hockey remained perfect at Lynah Rink last weekend, completing a sweep of Alaska Fairbanks to improve to 8-0 at home and 11-4 overall. The Big Red climbed to No. 13 in the national polls and now turn their attention to a pivotal ECAC weekend against No. 18 Princeton and No. 7 Quinnipiac. Head coach Casey Jones joins the show for his weekly visit to recap the sweep, break down Xavier Veilleux&rsquo;s emergence on the power play, and preview the Big Red&rsquo;s upcoming nationally ranked showdowns.
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Cornell Men's Hockey Head Coach Casey Jones

Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cortland women’s basketball is on a roll. The Red Dragons have won nine straight, capped by a dominant 71-41 victory over Buffalo State, and once again sit atop the SUNYAC standings. After capturing two of the last three conference championships, the standard hasn’t changed in Cortland. Senior guard Brooke Tillotson has been a steady force all season, and she joins Between the Lines to break down the Red Dragons’ season and the culture that keeps Cortland among the SUNYAC’s elite.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2026: Cortland women&rsquo;s basketball is on a roll. The Red Dragons have won nine straight, capped by a dominant 71-41 victory over Buffalo State, and once again sit atop the SUNYAC standings. After capturing two of the last three conference championships, the standard hasn&rsquo;t changed in Cortland. Senior guard Brooke Tillotson has been a steady force all season, and she joins Between the Lines to break down the Red Dragons&rsquo; season and the culture that keeps Cortland among the SUNYAC&rsquo;s elite.
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Cortland Women's Basketball's Brooke Tillotson

Friday, January 9, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.

For more than 15 years, Deb Austic has been a driving force behind Trumansburg’s recreational soccer program, helping introduce hundreds of local children to the game and all that comes with it. Through her work with the Taughannock Soccer Club, Deb has played a vital role in building a welcoming, inclusive environment where young athletes can learn, grow, and have fun.

Known for her steady leadership, warm spirit, and tireless commitment, Deb’s impact goes far beyond wins and losses. Thanks to her dedication, countless players have gained confidence, learned the value of teamwork, and developed a lifelong love for soccer - leaving a lasting imprint on Trumansburg’s soccer community that will be felt for years to come.

Click here to nominate someone you believe should be recognized as ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer.

Friday, January 9, 2026: ESPN Ithaca's Community Gamechangers recognizes individuals throughout the Finger Lakes who have made an impact in our sports community.
For more than 15 years, Deb Austic has been a driving force behind Trumansburg&rsquo;s recreational soccer program, helping introduce hundreds of local children to the game and all that comes with it. Through her work with the Taughannock Soccer Club, Deb has played a vital role in building a welcoming, inclusive environment where young athletes can learn, grow, and have fun.
Known for her steady leadership, warm spirit, and tireless commitment, Deb&rsquo;s impact goes far beyond wins and losses. Thanks to her dedication, countless players have gained confidence, learned the value of teamwork, and developed a lifelong love for soccer - leaving a lasting imprint on Trumansburg&rsquo;s soccer community that will be felt for years to come.
<a href="https://www.espnithaca.com/community-gamechangers/">Click here to nominate someone you believe should be recognized as ESPN Ithaca's Community Game Changer</a>.

Cornell Basketball Head Coach Jon Jaques

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