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Yesterday at 2:16 PM  As Syracuse University embarks on its first season in the ACC, fans anticipate with excitement the new matchups that will take place in the Carrier Dome and in other venues along the East Coast.

Yesterday at 2:13 PM  Syracuse University football shares plenty of history against members of its future conference, the ACC. Here’s a look at the members of the conference and SU’s history with them:

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Syracuse Crunch 5-2 to win the Calder Cup Finals 4-2 in the War Memorial on Friday night.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  Zack Wheeler lived up the hype in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings to lead the New York Mets to a 6-1 victory over the first-place Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader sweep on Tuesday.

Monday, June 17, 2013  "Don't let us win three.." Syracuse Crunch captain Mike Angelidis' words are proof that the Crunch has its swagger back.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Central New York golf fans- get ready for a fun August.  Not only will Tiger Woods grace Turning Stone on August 29 along with the PGA Championship in Rochester but we also have the 7th annual Dick’s Sporting Good’s Open.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Syracuse Chiefs lost for the fourth time in as many days to the Toledo Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon 8-4 in 10 innings.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Syracuse Crunch extended the Calder Cup Finals another day on Saturday night, defeating the Grand Rapids Griffins 5-2 in Game 5.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Play has been suspended for the day at the U.S. Open, with Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel tied for the lead.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Mets starter Shaun Marcum (0-8) was hit hard early but retired 12 straight during one stretch and pitched into the sixth. It was his first outing since throwing eight innings of splendid relief in a hard-luck loss to Miami on Saturday, when the Mets were beaten 2-1 in 20 innings.

Friday, June 14, 2013  After a hard fought, entertaining game in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Friday the Syracuse Crunch emerged with a 3-2 victory and its first win of the Calder Cup Finals.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  The Chicago Blackhawks win Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals in triple overtime.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  It's a competition that may not be decided by the time the New York Jets take the field for training camp on the campus of SUNY Cortland.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is described as being in good spirits, recovering at home after having surgery to remove cancerous cells from his upper jaw.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Kidd just retired after his 19th NBA season and the Nets decided to hire him despite his lack of coaching experience.