Cassius, an Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), is the largest crocodile in captivity at 5.48 m (17 ft 11.75 in). The Australian saltwater crocodile is the largest and most fearsome of today's species.
Pearl Washington, 52, Dies; Dazzling Guard Put Syracuse on Basketball Map. Dwayne Washington, better known as Pearl, passing for Syracuse in a game against Cornell. A point guard, Washington played three seasons for the Orange, from 1983 to 1986.
Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, dead at 86. Syracuse's Earl Lloyd (11) battles Fort Wayne's Mel Hutchins (9) back in April of 1955. Llyod dies at the age of 86 Thursday. Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday.