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AP Sports WriterEx-UConn coach Ollie takes dispute to state, federal courtBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Former UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie has brought his $10 million dispute with the school over his firing to both state and federal court.Lawyers for Ollie and the university were to give oral...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse-No. 10 Virginia Tech highlights weekend in ACCBy JOEDY McCREARYRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) A look at the upcoming week around the Atlantic Coast Conference:GAME OF THE WEEKENDSyracuse at No. 10 Virginia Tech. In the weekend's only matchup of teams above .500 in ACC play, the Orange -...

AP Sports WriterSyracuse purring offensively as it begins road tripBy JOHN KEKISAfter losing four nonconference games before Christmas - two in a row at home - Syracuse's postseason hopes seemed awfully dim.That was then. Things are different now for the Orange (14-5), who were ranked No. 16 in preseason....

AP Sports WriterEx-UConn coach Ollie takes dispute to state, federal courtBy PAT EATON-ROBBHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) Former UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie has brought his $10 million dispute with the school over his firing to both state and federal court.A federal judge in Bridgeport on Friday heard arguments by...

Duke-Syracuse hoops game expected to set attendance recordSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) The on-campus attendance record for college basketball is expected to be broken when No. 2 Duke visits Syracuse next month.Syracuse University says Friday all available tickets for the Feb. 23 game against the Blue Devils in the Carrier...

Duke-Syracuse hoops game expected to set attendance recordSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) The on-campus attendance record for college basketball is expected to be broken when No. 2 Duke visits Syracuse next month.Syracuse University says Friday all available tickets for the Feb. 23 game against the Blue Devils in the Carrier...

The Latest: Judge hears arguments in Ollie-UConn disputeHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) The Latest on former UConn basketball coast Kevin Ollie's $10 million dispute with the school over his firing (all times local):1 p.m.A federal judge in Connecticut has heard arguments in former UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie's $10...

AP Sports WritersKentucky vs. Kansas showdown highlights SEC/Big 12 ChallengeBy STEVE MEGARGEE and DAVID BRANDTHere are some things to watch in Southeastern Conference basketball this week:GAME OF THE WEEKENDNo. 9 Kansas at No. 8 Kentucky: This matchup of two top-10 teams is the headline attraction in Saturday's SEC/Big 12...

AP Sports WriterMid-major fallout: Grad transfers can hurt teams they leaveBy JOHN KEKISALBANY, N.Y. (AP) A year ago Will Brown had his Albany Great Danes in heady territory, ranked fifth in a mid-major poll with the America East Conference's best backcourt and gunning for a berth somewhere in...

AP Sports WriterMiami Hurricanes' 5-7 Chris Lykes is 'crazy, but crazy good'By STEVEN WINECORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) Usually the shortest man on the court, 5-foot-7 Chris Lykes is an unorthodox, unpredictable player for the Miami Hurricanes. Risky passes, lots of dribbling, ill-advised shots and so-so defense are part...

AP Sports WriterDucks look to regain footing against WashingtonBy ANNE M. PETERSONGAME OF THE WEEK: The slumping Oregon Ducks have fallen to 2-3 in Pac-12 play and eighth in the conference standings, and any shot at making the NCAA Tournament field - apart from a conference tournament win -...

AP Sports WriterNo. 19 Iowa looks to get payback vs. No. 6 Michigan StateBy LUKE MEREDITHNo matchup engendered skepticism of Iowa quite like its 90-68 loss at Michigan State in early December.The Hawkeyes collapsed late in the first half, allowing the Spartans to reel off a staggering 40-11 run...