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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Next season will be Syracuse's debut in the ACC. Today, Syracuse learned who they will be facing at home and on the road this year.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Two former Syracuse University basketball ball boys are asking a judge to reinstate their slander lawsuit against the school and coach Jim Boeheim.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A Rutgers University lawyer who approved a decision to suspend the men's basketball coach rather than fire him last year has resigned.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Syracuse Guard Michael Carter-Williams declared for the NBA draft. This brings his two years spent with the Orange to a close.

Monday, April 08, 2013  A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that the FBI is investigating whether a former employee of the Rutgers basketball program tried to extort the university.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Tim Pernetti has resigned as Rutgers athletic director, two days after the basketball coach he hired was dismissed for abusive behavior during practices - actions that prompted nationwide outrage once a video went public.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Jim Boeheim invites dad of critically injured toddler to watch practice after hearing about family's ordeal.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim is in good spirits as he heads off to Atlanta.   He reiterates he does not plan to retire as he defends his top assistant.

Monday, April 01, 2013  The Syracuse Police Department has already been meeting to prepare for crowd control Saturday night after Syracuse’s Final Four match up against Michigan.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Police say an argument between two children playing basketball in a Mohawk Valley city leads to two adults being stabbed and hospitalized.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim had to cancel trip to Disney World because of Orange's Tournament run.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Syracuse fans are packing up to drive to D.C. for Saturday's game against Marquette.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting sex abuse claims against him.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  While Michael Carter-Williams was busy helping the Orange secure a bid to go to Washington D.C. and play in the Sweet Sixteen, his home in Hamilton, Massachusetts went up in flames as his family watched him play.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Syracuse University is under NCAA investigation, according to a report on CBSSports.com. A source tells CBSSports.com that the University "has received a letter of preliminary inquiry from the NCAA."