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Weekend Plans: watch WHAT Theatre perform 'Almost, Maine,' check out the films at Sundance Ignite

It's a historical weekend at Syracuse University, with both the men's and women's basketball teams in the Final Four tournament. Make memories you'll never forget, whether you're watching the game or an indie Sundance flick. Read More »

April 1, 2016 at 12:52 am


It's been 15 years since Syracuse's wrestling program folded and Gene Mills is trying to bring it back

Syracuse's wrestling program disbanded 15 years ago. Gene Mills, one of the program's most decorated athletes, is trying to bring the program back. Read More »

March 8, 2016 at 2:14 am


Syracuse hires Anthony Di Fino as associate AD for business development

SU Athletics has hired Anthony Di Fino to assist with business development. He'll have a role in marketing, fundraising, ticketing, sponsorship and communications. Read More »

February 10, 2016 at 1:00 pm


5 things Mark Coyle said at Dino Babers' introductory press conference

Syracuse introduced its new head football coach Dino Babers on Monday morning. Director of Athletics Mark Coyle spoke at the press conference and afterward about SU's new man in charge. Read More »

December 7, 2015 at 1:22 pm


Jim Boeheim: I had no involvement with underlying violations of this case

Syracuse head coach Jim Boehiem released a statement through SU Athletics regarding the ruling on his appeal. Read More »

December 3, 2015 at 3:33 pm


Data reveals SU Athletics as most economically-efficient department among Power Five schools

Recently-released government data shows that the SU athletics department has been doing well in bringing in revenue in the two major sports — men's basketball and football. Read More »

November 30, 2015 at 10:42 pm


Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer fired, will coach final game vs. Boston College

Scott Shafer has been fired, Syracuse Athletics confirmed Monday morning. He went 13-23 in nearly three seasons as head coach. Read More »

November 23, 2015 at 9:48 am


Storify: Fans react to Syracuse field hockey's first national title

Fans reacted with excitement to Syracuse field hockey's national title. Read More »

November 22, 2015 at 3:08 pm


Jim Boeheim won’t have Dajuan Coleman on a ‘minutes limit’

Dajuan Coleman hasn't been given a minutes limit by Jim Boeheim and isn't concerned about his knee in the early going this season. Read More »

November 3, 2015 at 6:32 pm


What to Watch For: Field hockey for perfection, football against Pitt in the Dome and more

See which Syracuse sports teams are in action this weekend. Read More »

October 23, 2015 at 1:37 pm


SA holds assembly elections, Seedat discusses athletic fee

At Monday night's SA meeting, President Aysha Seedat discussed a possible athletics fee and the assembly held its elections. Read More »

September 28, 2015 at 11:46 pm


Syracuse to assess future of kiss cam

Syracuse is assessing the concerns outlined in a letter to Syracuse.com about the kiss cam, and did not show the video board feature during Saturday's SU-Central Michigan game. Read More »

September 21, 2015 at 6:41 pm


Director of compliance Erlease Wagner to reportedly leave university this fall

Syracuse director of compliance Erlease Wagner will leave the university at some point this fall, according to Syracuse.com. She was involved in Fab Melo's grade change in 2012. Read More »

August 27, 2015 at 11:00 am


Syracuse University hires former Boise State staffer as deputy athletics director

Syracuse has hired John Cunningham as a deputy athletics director, according to a release. He previously worked with athletic director Mark Coyle at Boise State. Read More »

August 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm


Hayes McGinley, suspended Syracuse lacrosse player, no longer enrolled at SU

Hayes McGinley told The Daily Orange that he un-enrolled from Syracuse University and that it was a personal choice to do so. Read More »

August 10, 2015 at 3:20 pm


Renee Baumgartner leaves Syracuse to become athletic director at Santa Clara

Renee Bumgartner, who served as the deputy athletic director at Syracuse since 2011, has reportedly left that position to take over as the director of athletics at Santa Clara. Read More »

June 23, 2015 at 8:18 pm


Mark Coyle speaks with The Daily Orange in Q&A

Mark Coyle spoke with The Daily Orange on Monday and expressed excitement about taking the new role. He also talked about the future of the No. 44 with SU football. Read More »

June 22, 2015 at 4:38 pm


10 things to know about new athletic director Mark Coyle

Mark Coyle comes to Syracuse with a great background in fundraising and having had success with the football program, overseeing a team that went 32-9 at Boise State. Read More »

June 19, 2015 at 11:52 pm


Jim Brown on No. 44: 'I didn't exactly endorse it'

Syracuse football legend Jim Brown said he did not give his blessing to restore the number 44, despite Syracuse athletics saying that he did. Read More »

June 4, 2015 at 2:28 pm


Syracuse University athletic department: Terry Donovan reportedly out as CFO, Marc Donabella reportedly on leave after DWI

Three members of the Syracuse athletics staff have been removed from their positions since Daryl Gross stepped down as director of athletics in March, according to a Post-Standard report by Chris Carlson. Read More »

May 4, 2015 at 1:21 pm


Year in Sports: Syracuse's Ensley Athletic Center enhances practices, improves programs in early months

The Ensley Athletic Center, which SU athletic programs began using this winter, has thus far accomplished what it set out to do in enhancing practices and strengthening recruiting pitches. Read More »

April 27, 2015 at 12:04 am


Head coaches Scott Shafer, John Desko discuss Daryl Gross stepping down as director of athletics, provide glimpse into future

Six days after former Director of Athletics Daryl Gross stepped down from his position, football head coach Scott Shafer and men’s lacrosse head coach John Desko spoke about the move and looked into the future involving a new athletic director. Read More »

March 24, 2015 at 8:12 pm


Mike Tirico, ESPN broadcaster and Syracuse alumnus, highlights importance of SU's announcements regarding Daryl Gross, Jim Boeheim

For ESPN broadcaster Mike Tirico, the biggest news of the day stemming from Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s email is not the announcement that longtime head coach Jim Boeheim will retire in three years. Read More »

March 18, 2015 at 7:49 pm


Examining the appeal process as 15-day deadline approaches for Jim Boeheim, Syracuse

When the NCAA released its report on Syracuse University and handed down penalties to the school’s athletics’ teams March 6, the university was given 15 days to decide whether it would appeal the sanctions. Read More »

March 16, 2015 at 1:42 am