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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:

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is anticipated to have a speedy recovery and successful outcome after having surgery to remove cancer from his upper jaw, according to doctors who performed the operation.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The SU Womens Lacrosse season may be over, but the excitement is just beginning to build for the program.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Section III Athletics is officially in postseason mode. Some sports already kicked off the playoffs but for boys lacrosse, the Section III Tournament officially started on Thursday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Chittenango senior Meg Arnold does it all. Not only is she one of the best golfers in the area, the anchor of the Chittenango team, if you will.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The 2013-2014 Syracuse University men's basketball season is already loaded and now will be even tougher when the Orange host Indiana in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Looking to get your college hoops fix a little earlier this year? Well, the NCAA has just shortened your wait by about two weeks.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Arguably the most famous player in the NFL is looking for a job just a few days after his team drafted his possible replacement.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Onondaga Central School alum Latavius Murray was selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Syracuse basketball fans can breathe a little easier. C.J. Fair will be back in orange and white next season.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  In it’s first season in the ACC, the Syracuse University men’s basketball team will face North Carolina, Duke, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Miami, and North Carolina State in home games at the Carrier Dome.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Syracuse University says point guard Michael Carter-Williams has opted to enter the NBA Draft.