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O'Bannon Loses, but NCAA can't celebrate just yet

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While the Supreme Court declined to hear the O'Bannon vs NCAA lawsuit, it leaves open the possibility for future cases to advance. As this article points out, there are already cases moving forward that could challenge the notion of amateurism as the NCAA currently defines it.

MetLife series meets its necessary end

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"The announced attendance was 62,794, which is being generous (and maybe offensive to those who saw the crowd). At least 70 percent of the crowd was pro-Notre Dame. In 2012, the MetLife game drew 39,507 people, 61,202 attended in 2013 and 76,802 attended in 2014."

Cameron MacPherson is semifinalist for 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy

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Syracuse tight end Cameron MacPherson was named a semifinalist for the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy. The trophy is annually presented to the top football scholar-athlete in the country.

Sean Hickey signs with Minnesota Vikings practice squad

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Former Syracuse offensive lineman Sean Hickey has signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday.

Alexis Peterson: 'I have to seize the moment'

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"'I want to play 40 minutes a game but I want to be effective for 40 minutes,'' Peterson said. 'A lot of players, they're out there for 40 minutes, but not always necessarily effective. I want to play 40 minutes and have an impact on the game for 40 minutes.''"

Doyin Akintobi-Adeyeye: Swimmer, dancer, doctor, Syracuse basketball player

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"Straight awe. I was at a loss for words. I didn't want to sound too excited on the phone," Akintobi-Adeyeye said. "But as soon as I got off the phone, I had a breakdown with my mom. We were just all happy. I called mom immediately, called dad. Some friends."

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Bought an NFL jersey for the first time in about 15 years.

James Southerland signs with s.Oliver Wurzburg in Germany

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"Southerland, a 6-foot-8 forward, has signed with s.Oliver Wurzburg, a pro team located in Wurzburg, Germany. Southerland is an injury replacement player. The deal between Southerland and the club is for a two-month period."

Homecourt Advantage

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I have a feeling that every single one of these would still be a Syracuse home game.

Cam Lynch signed to Bucs' practice squad

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Former SU linebacker Cameron Lynch was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He had formerly played for the Los Angeles Rams