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House v. NCAA settlement approved, schools to now pay athletes directly

Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House v. NCAA settlement Friday, allowing collegiate institutions to directly pay athletes beginning July 1. All schools will have a cap of $20.5 million to spread across all sports. Read More »

June 6, 2025 at 11:23 pm


SU midfielder Jackson Birtwistle enters transfer portal

Syracuse midfielder Jackson Birtwistle entered the transfer portal Tuesday, becoming SU’s fifth player to hit the portal this offseason. Birtwistle tallied 59 points in 43 career games with the Orange. Read More »

June 3, 2025 at 6:07 pm


In ending 48-year NCAA title drought, Cornell parallels legendary 1977 team

Cornell won the 2025 NCAA Championship, beating Maryland 13-10 on Monday. But the groundwork for the title was laid a half-century ago by the Big Red's dominance in the 1970s. Read More »

May 27, 2025 at 4:13 pm


Andrews: Even without a natty, Syracuse exceeded expectations in 2025

Column: Syracuse men’s lacrosse suffered a brutal season-ending loss to Maryland, a team it can’t seem to shake. Still, with an ACC title and Final Four berth, SU outperformed its expectations in 2025, our columnist writes. Read More »

May 25, 2025 at 2:03 pm


SU’s season ends with thud, suffers 14-8 loss to Maryland in Final Four

After a triumphant 2025 season, No. 6 seed Syracuse’s campaign ended in blowout fashion, falling 14-8 to No. 2 seed Maryland in the Final Four. It marks SU’s eighth straight loss to the Terrapins. Read More »

May 24, 2025 at 5:16 pm


Looking back at Syracuse’s 2000s Final Four teams

Syracuse men’s lacrosse will compete in its 10th Final Four of the century this weekend, its first Championship Weekend appearance since 2013. Our beat writers look back at SU’s past Final Four squads of the 2000s. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:49 am


Jimmy McCool’s Gillette Stadium homecoming is Boston die-hard’s dream

Jimmy McCool helped Syracuse clinch a spot in the Final Four for the first time since 2013. The Massachusetts native and lifelong Patriots fan will get a New England homecoming at Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 23, 2025 at 8:39 am


Everything to know before Syracuse’s Final Four battle with Maryland

In its first Final Four appearance since 2013, Syracuse men’s lacrosse meets Maryland in a rematch of their battle in February. Our beat writer previews the Orange and Terrapins ahead of Saturday’s game in Gillette Stadium. Read More »

May 22, 2025 at 4:40 pm


What Gary Gait, John Tillman said before SU’s Final Four battle vs. Maryland

Syracuse looks to end a seven-game losing streak to Maryland Saturday in the Final Four. Here’s what both team’s head coaches said before the matchup. Read More »

May 20, 2025 at 3:11 pm


In homeland of Long Island, Joey Spallina delivers his signature moment

Joey Spallina caught fire when it mattered most, pouring in a team-leading eight points Saturday against Princeton to send Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 9:04 pm


Observations from SU’s win over Princeton: Wild shootout, stellar Spallina

Joey Spallina poured on eight points against Princeton, showing his most aggressive lacrosse of the year to spur Syracuse’s victory in the NCAA Quarterfinals. Our beat writer has more observations on SU’s win over the Tigers. Read More »

May 17, 2025 at 6:07 pm


Syracuse totals 8 Inside Lacrosse 2025 All-American selections

Syracuse men’s lacrosse racked up eight 2025 Inside Lacrosse All-American selections, tied for the most of any program in the nation. Midfielder Sam English earned a First-Team nod to headline the group. Read More »

May 14, 2025 at 10:12 am


Film Review: How SU completed wild 4th-quarter comeback vs. Harvard

No. 6 Syracuse completed an improbable come-from-behind victory over Harvard Sunday, scoring six unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Here are some key plays from SU’s NCAA Tournament comeback. Read More »

May 12, 2025 at 11:43 am


SU overcomes 6-goal deficit to stun Harvard 13-12 in NCAA Tournament opener

At halftime, Syracuse trailed 8-2 to Harvard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. But the Orange rebounded in the second half, coming back from a six-goal deficit to win 13-12 in an overtime thriller. Read More »

May 11, 2025 at 8:06 pm


What Gary Gait, key players said before SU’s NCAA Tournament run

Fresh off an ACC Tournament title, Gary Gait and key Syracuse players talked about how the Orange can continue their postseason success in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

May 9, 2025 at 7:40 pm


Everything to know before Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament battle vs. Harvard

No. 6 Seed Syracuse begins its NCAA Tournament quest Sunday by hosting Harvard, which shocked SU in the Dome back in February. Read More »

May 8, 2025 at 1:21 am


Sam English selected by California Redwoods with 3rd overall pick of PLL Draft

With Sam English drafted third overall in the PLL Draft, he becomes SU's highest-picked player since Brett Kennedy in 2022 at sixth overall. Read More »

May 6, 2025 at 7:17 pm


Duck: Cooper Andrews

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May 5, 2025 at 11:33 pm


Georgia transfer CB Chris Peal commits to Syracuse

Former Georgia cornerback Chris Peal has transferred to Syracuse, On3 reported Monday. Peal formerly committed to the Bulldogs in 2022 when Fran Brown was their defensive backs coach. Read More »

May 5, 2025 at 3:39 pm


6-foot-8 OL Shemaj Henry commits to Syracuse’s 2026 class

Shemaj “Big Mook” Henry, an offensive lineman from Pennsylvania, announced his commitment to Syracuse football’s 2026 recruiting class, choosing the Orange over Rutgers and Temple. Read More »

May 3, 2025 at 2:45 pm


Jimmy McCool wins 2025 ACC Goalie of the Year award

SU's Jimmy McCool has won the ACC Goalie of the Year award. McCool’s 157 total saves rank first among all ACC goalies this season. Read More »

April 29, 2025 at 4:37 pm


Syracuse LB/DB Justin Barron signs with Cowboys as undrafted free agent

Syracuse linebacker/defensive back Justin Barron has signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Barron notched 294 tackles with the Orange. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 7:59 pm


SU DB Alijah ‘Cinco’ Clark signs with Cowboys as undrafted free agent

Syracuse defensive back Alijah “Cinco” Clark has signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent. Clark primarily starred at safety as one of SU’s top players in its secondary from 2022-24. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 7:53 pm


RB LeQuint Allen Jr. picked by Jaguars in 7th round of 2025 NFL Draft

Syracuse running back LeQuint Allen Jr. was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 236th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft Saturday. Allen Jr. tallied 1,542 yards from scrimmage as a junior in 2024. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 6:25 pm