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Get to know Syracuse’s class of 2021 football commits

Syracuse’s 2021 class is ranked 11th out of 14 Atlantic Coast Conference teams by 247 Sports. Read More »

July 23, 2020 at 10:10 pm

New York to revisit having fans at games, make final decision before season

The final decision is expected prior to the Orange’s Sept. 4 season opener at Boston College. Read More »

July 23, 2020 at 1:24 pm

SU enters phase 3 of workouts, pods become offensive and defensive units

In phase three of Syracuse's summer workout plan, pods of about 20 players become the entire offensive and defensive units. Read More »

July 21, 2020 at 11:01 pm

What the Big Ten’s conference-only season means for Syracuse

The Orange had a nonconference game at Rutgers on Sept. 12, but will need a different opponent after the Big 10's decision to play only conference games. Read More »

July 9, 2020 at 6:51 pm

Dior Johnson reportedly considering reclassifying from 2022 to 2021

If Johnson reclassified, the fifth-overall prospect would join four-star Benny Williams in Syracuse's 2021 recruiting class. Read More »

July 1, 2020 at 10:54 pm

Former SU assistant Troy Weaver reported to become Detroit Pistons GM

Weaver was an assistant coach at Syracuse for four seasons, and helped Jim Boeheim lead the program to its only national championship in 2003. Read More »

June 18, 2020 at 11:09 am

What to know about Benny Williams, Syracuse’s 1st 2021 commit

Williams averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game last season and helped St. Andrew's Episcopal School win its second-ever conference title. Read More »

June 6, 2020 at 10:46 am

Syracuse lands 2021 4-star recruit Benny Williams

Four-star forward Benny Williams joins Syracuse's class of 2021, choosing the Orange over Maryland, Georgetown and Miami. Read More »

June 4, 2020 at 7:46 pm

4-star 2020 center Frank Anselem commits to Syracuse

4-star center Frank Anselem committed to Syracuse on Wednesday, choosing the Orange over Georgia, New Mexico and San Diego State. Read More »

June 3, 2020 at 7:26 pm

Football players to return to campus, begin voluntary workouts June 8

The first phase of Syracuse's plan includes athletes being tested upon return to campus and grouped in “pods” of at most 10 people. Read More »

June 2, 2020 at 11:48 pm

Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little diagnosed with cancer

Little was a three-time All-American with the Orange, following in the steps of Jim Brown and Ernie Davis to wear No. 44 as an SU running back. Read More »

May 30, 2020 at 2:28 pm

NCAA approves voluntary activities beginning June 1

The college sports calendar has been thrown off by the coronavirus outbreak, but the moratorium on athletic activities will now end May 31. Read More »

May 20, 2020 at 5:57 pm

What the NCAA’s name, image and likeness news could mean for SU athletes

In its meeting on Tuesday, the NCAA’s Board of Governors took steps toward drafting NIL rules next January. Read More »

April 29, 2020 at 1:20 pm

'FLASHBACK': 50 years after boycott, Syracuse 8 sees parallels in #NotAgainSU movement

The Syracuse 8 commend the #NotAgainSU movement and see stark similarities between it and their 1970 boycott. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 10:54 pm

SETTING THE STAGE: Syracuse 8’s legacy lies in progress, evolution in athlete activism

In 1970, nine SU football players boycotted spring practice for equal rights. Now, the Syracuse 8 see their legacy in the evolution of athlete activism. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 10:40 pm

ALL LOVE: After being written out of history, Syracuse 8’s forgiveness defines them

For more than three decades, the Syracuse 8 felt like they were written out of history by Syracuse. But in 2006, SU apologized and now they "bleed orange." Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 9:06 pm

Duck: Danny Emerman

Asst. Sports Editor | Fall 2019; Sports Editor | Spring 2020 Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 2:03 pm

4 former Syracuse players sign as undrafted free agents following NFL draft

Adams, Coleman, Jackson and Riley will join Alton Robinson and Sterling Hofrichter as Syracuse players from last season in the NFL. Read More »

April 26, 2020 at 12:29 am

Emerman: Offering support to graduating spring athletes is the right move

Syracuse announced that it will grant the NCAA-approved extra year of eligibility to any graduating spring athlete in good academic standing. Read More »

April 23, 2020 at 8:39 pm

3 takeaways from John Wildhack’s Zoom press conference

Wildhack said that the health and safety of everyone involved with athletics is the main concern. Read More »

April 23, 2020 at 5:03 pm

Football home opener target date ‘hasn’t moved’ for Carrier Dome roof construction

Vice president and chief facilities officer Pete Sala said that the crown-truss will be completed by Monday night, the renovation project's latest step. Read More »

April 20, 2020 at 8:28 pm

How 10 WNBA-bound stars played against Syracuse last season

Sabrina Ionescu, the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, scored 19 points against Syracuse during Oregon's 17-point win on Nov. 24. Read More »

April 18, 2020 at 11:11 am

DeLisha Milton-Jones named head coach of Old Dominion

At Syracuse, Milton-Jones worked with the front-court players and helped recruits the No. 4 incoming freshman class in the nation. Read More »

April 17, 2020 at 2:36 pm

Senior Kaci Wasilewski details working on Michael Jordan documentary

At The D.O., Wasilewski worked in-house for three semesters and is now a senior staff writer, photographer and videographer. Read More »

April 15, 2020 at 5:12 pm