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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  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.

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.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Orange seem to know what being focussed on an National Championship is all about as they head into the weekend.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Syracuse University men's basketball face Ohio State in the Elite Eight in Boston Saturday.

Friday, March 23, 2012  SU players say they prayed a last-minute three pointer wouldn't go in.

Friday, March 23, 2012  The Orange overcame hot shooting from Wisconsin to win 64-63 in the Sweet 16.

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!

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  The Syracuse Orange players are planning to prove their critics wrong in the next round of the NCAA Tournament.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Many of those NCAA Tournament brackets are in shambles already. Friday lived up to the nickname of March Madness, with a night full of upsets.

Friday, March 16, 2012  The curtain was closed on SU Basketball practice on Friday afternoon, as is always the case heading into the first weekend games of the NCAA Tournament, but no doubt there was lots to sort through as the Orange prepare for Kansas State on Saturday.

Friday, March 16, 2012  Watch the Kansas State press conference LIVE at 1:35pm followed by the Syracuse University press conference at 2:20pm.