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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.

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.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Syracuse Police plan to beef up security across the city ahead of The Final Four this weekend.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  If you weren't able to catch a flight out of Syracuse to head to support the Orange in the Final Four, you have more options now.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Even events planned for Final Four weekend are changing because of game time

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.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  CNYCentral's Alex Dunbar has confirmed that President Obama is at the Syracuse-Marquette inside the Verizon Center in Washington D.C.

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.

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."

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  SU head basketball coach Jim Boeheim dismissed reports of an NCAA investigation as "just talk" at the team's press conference on Thursday night.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Syracuse University basketball fans admit that they were surprised by the Orange's upset victory over top ranked Louisville on Saturday, which only increased their excitement.