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Monday, May 13, 2013  A federal judge has approved a $40 million class-action settlement between Skechers USA Inc. and consumers who bought toning shoes after ads made unfounded claims that the footwear would help people lose weight and strengthen muscles.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Louisville Slugger is recalling 13,000 softball bats because the handle can break and cause an injury.

Saturday, March 16, 2013  The Big East is no more. Tonight's Big East Championship game between Syracuse and Louisville marks the last game ever in the Big East conference.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Luke Hancock hit a 3-pointer from the corner to break a tie with 99 seconds left, and No. 10 Louisville beat No. 12 Syracuse 58-53 on Saturday, exacting a measure of revenge for a loss to the Orange earlier this season.

Friday, February 22, 2013  CNY Central exclusive interview with Syracuse University senior guard Brandon Triche.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  *Update*-Since the story aired last night, Syracuse police say more people have now come forward, saying they think they’ve bought counterfeit tickets.

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.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Syracuse football got the job done today in style at the Carrier Dome, beating #9 Louisville 45-26.

Saturday, March 03, 2012  Brandon Triche scored 18 points, Kris Joseph added 11 in the final home game of his career, and second-ranked Syracuse beat No. 19 Louisville 58-49 on Saturday.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Syracuse broke a seven game losing streak against the Louisville Cardinals and improved to 26-1 on the season.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Syracuse defeats Louisville 52-51 to end a losing streak to the Cardinals.

Saturday, October 29, 2011  Teddy Bridgewater passed for three touchdowns, Victor Anderson rushed for 93 yards and a score and Louisville's defense stuffed Syracuse in an emotional 27-10 win on Saturday.

Friday, March 18, 2011  Three Big East teams are playing here (Syracuse, Villanova and Marquette) and all of them had strong expectations for the Cardinals.

Saturday, November 06, 2010  Justin Burke completed 13 of 25 passes for 143 yards and Jeremy Wright ran for 98 yards as Louisville defeated Syracuse 28-20 on Saturday to keep the Orange from becoming eligible for a bowl.

Saturday, March 06, 2010  Kyle Kuric scored all of his career-high 22 points in the second half and the Cardinals upset No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday, providing one last highlight at their 54-year-old home.