Good morning, New York sports fans! You know what it is time for -- our first look at the regional sports scene.

Syracuse Football: Orange At The Midway Point: The Orange have had plenty of ups and downs so far in the 2011 season. We examine where they are, and where they might be going.

NBA Lockout: Forming New League Not That Easy: Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire both recently broached the subject of players forming a new league, making it seem like players could snap their fingers and make that happen. Our Ryan Jones looks at that possibility, though, and says it would not be a simple thing to accomplish.

Derrick Mason Trade: Jets Say Lack Of Production Led To Deal: The Jets say Mason's apparent unhappiness had nothing to do with the trade. Umm, sure.

Brian Cashman To The Boston Red Sox?: The Yankee GM could leave New York, but why would he got to Beantown?