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Thursday, April 11, 2013  Syracuse Guard Michael Carter-Williams declared for the NBA draft. This brings his two years spent with the Orange to a close.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Jim Boeheim invites dad of critically injured toddler to watch practice after hearing about family's ordeal.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim had to cancel trip to Disney World because of Orange's Tournament run.

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.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Syracuse Football Club, a group of former SU football players, is telling alumni to stop sending in donations toward Cain’s cause.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  The Big East got started in 1979. For over 30 years, Syracuse and Georgetown have been battling it out as fierce conference rivals. This conference rivalry tipped off for the last time at the Carrier Dome this afternoon.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  If you’re one of the 35,012 who has a ticket to Saturday’s Syracuse – Georgetown showdown, you may want to get to the Carrier Dome early.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  It's official, Orange Fans. This Saturday's basketball game against Georgetown at the Dome has sold out.

Saturday, January 26, 2013  The Syracuse men’s basketball team takes their perfect Big East record on the road to Philadelphia to face a feisty Villanova Wildcats team who is fresh off a victory over then-number 5 Louisville.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A person familiar with the selection process tells The Associated Press that Syracuse will name defensive coordinator Scott Shafer as the Orange's next coach.

Friday, November 30, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler said three of the men who accused Bernie Fine of sexual abuse were "highly credible," reports The Post-Standard.

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

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Syracuse leads #9 Louisville 31-13 at the half on senior day.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The former associate head coach of the Syracuse Orange basketball team will not be charged after a year-long investigation into sexual abuse.