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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.

Friday, October 05, 2012  The "Battle on the Midway", which was slated to be a matchup between SU and San Diego State played on board the USS Midway on November 9th, is in danger of being cancelled

Thursday, March 22, 2012  As the March into Madness continues, we're getting you ready for the Orange’s game tonight! Our Sweet 16 special is at 6:00pm on WTVH/CBS-5 leading right up to the Orange tip-off at 7:15pm on CBS-5!

Saturday, February 25, 2012  Fab Melo's follow-up dunk with 31 seconds left lifted No. 2 Syracuse to a 71-69 win over Connecticut on Saturday night and clinched the Big East regular season title for the Orange.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  The SU basketball team displayed their depth for one last time in non-conference play on Thursday night with a 81-60 win over Tulane.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  Kris Joseph had 17 points, Scoop Jardine added 14 and No. 1 Syracuse cruised past Bucknell 80-61 on Tuesday night.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Amid a tumultuous season the likes which have never been witnessed by a college basketball team, the Syracuse Orange have been able to put aside the distractions and keep their focus on the court.

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Sophomore Fab Melo looked a lot thinner and athletic, finishing with a game-high 12 points and eight rebounds. Melo also contributed two blocks and a steal in 17 minutes of playing time.

Saturday, March 27, 2010  Dome crews standing by to dismantle tournament floor

Thursday, March 25, 2010  When SU cruised through the first two games of the NCAA Tournament, it was like playing a couple of home games.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  The Kentucky Wildcats arrive in Syracuse as the favorites to win the NCAA tournament.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010  Wednesday afternoon, the property owner, the City, and the State weren't able to agree on how to move forward.

Monday, March 16, 2009  Miami is where the Orange are heading for the first round of the NCAA tournament.