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AP Sports WriterVillanova raises 2016 national championship bannerBy DAN GELSTONVILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) Ryan Arcidiacono strode into the Pavilion with a national championship trophy raised high over his head and a bold decree for the Villanova fans stuffing the gym.''We're going to go back-to-back,'' Arch told the roaring students....

The Syracuse Orange and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on 2/26/2017 at 2:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Syracuse Orange vs Louisville Cardinals When: 2:00 PM  ET, Sunday, February 26, 2017 Where: KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky ROT TEAM PS OU ML 827 Syracuse Orange -10 (-110) 143.5 (-110) 375 -550 828 Louisville Cardinals TV: 2 p.m. ET, CBS LINE:...

Former UConn Final Four starter Stanley Robinson dies at 32BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) Former UConn basketball player Stanley Robinson has died of unknown causes at a family residence in Birmingham. He was 32.Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Robinson was found unresponsive by a family member Tuesday...

AP Basketball WriterKansas remains unanimous No. 1 in Top 25; FSU up to No. 4By AARON BEARDKansas maintained its grip on the No. 1 ranking in The Associated Press men's college basketball pollAP Photo transref:TXBT112, transref:TXBT109, transref:WAYK121, transref:OHTT703, transref:FLSC111Eds: UPDATES: with details.By AARON BEARD=AP Basketball Writer=Kansas maintained its grip...

Wiseman withdraws lawsuit, Memphis works on eligibilityMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Freshman James Wiseman has withdrawn his lawsuit against the NCAA and Memphis, and the university has declared him ineligible while officials work to resolve the case.The university announced Wiseman's decision Thursday morning.Memphis says it supports Wiseman's decision and believes...

Ex-Butler basketball star died at 35 from artery diseaseINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Officials in Chicago say 35-year-old former Butler University basketball star Joel Cornette died from coronary artery disease.The Cook County medical examiner's office told The Indianapolis Star on Thursday (http://indy.st/2bK0cAH ) that Cornette suffered from narrowing and hardening of...

VALPARAISO, Ind. (AP) Alec Peters poured in 36 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and Valparaiso came from behind in the second half to beat NAIA-Trinity Christian College, 89-75 for its second straight win to open the season Saturday night. The Trolls used a fast start to take an early lead....

AP Technology WriterShhh! How to stream March Madness when the boss isn't aroundBy ANICK JESDANUNNEW YORK (AP) The 67-game March Madness basketball tournament begins Tuesday, with many games taking place during the day when you're, ahem, supposed to be working.Fortunately for you - but not your bosses -...

AP Sports WriterNewcomer Vescovi provides spark for slumping TennesseeBy STEVE MEGARGEEKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee is counting on a freshman point guard who arrived on campus just over a week ago to help the Volunteers break out of their slump.Santiago Vescovi, an 18-year-old from Uruguay, cracked the starting lineup...

The Latest: Calipari sparks debate on which UK group is bestNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Latest from SEC men's basketball media day on Wednesday (all times local):6:05 p.m.John Calipari has ignited another firestorm at Kentucky. This time it's an internal squabble.The Kentucky coach said Wednesday at SEC media day...

AP Sports WriterBig East deep and full of NCAA tournament contendersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) One night, it might be Myles Powell, with Seton Hall's pair of 7-foot-2 centers patrolling the lane.Or Villanova, with its championship pedigree and coach Jay Wright roaming the sideline.Another tough Butler team. Xavier and...

NCAA Latest: Michigan can go from unranked to undisputedSAN ANTONIO (AP) The Latest on the championship game of the NCAA Tournament (all times local):1:10 p.m.When the AP Top 25 preseason men's basketball poll came out, Villanova was a very respectable No. 6.Michigan was an afterthought.The Wolverines were unranked...