Course Of Action
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- Rutgers AD Hermann acknowledges she's gay
- OSU's Smart won't pass on NBA draft again
- Big Ten's Delany pitches NCAA reform plan
- Report: C Shepherd cleared to play for TCU
- MGM Grand to host December doubleheader
- Tarkanian leaving hospital after 11-day stay
- Stanford F Brown tears ACL for fourth time
- Loyola-Chicago gives coach Moser extension
- Obama lauds Louisville in White House visit
- Michigan's Beilein relishes 'faith' of new deal
- Mississippi Valley St. reinstates coach Potts
- Charges vs. Hairston dismissed
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- Goodman: McDermott ready for next level
THE NEXT STEP
As Creighton goes to the new Big East, Doug McDermott is more than ready for the next level. Jeff Goodman
TALK OF THE TOWN
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New Attack On UNC
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Ultimate Win-Win
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Brown's Bad Luck
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Smart Decision
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THE CHAMP IS BACK
Kevin Ware is healing and Louisville returns loads of talent. Can it repeat as champs in 2013-14? Andy Katz »
CAMPUS CRAWL
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Nice And Simple
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A Real Late Bloomer
Beilein finds his home » -
Big 12 Sleeper?
Cyclones in mix » -
Tourney Tweaks
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Teams in need of a big recruiting class
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ACC newcomers know what to expect in move from Big East
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Gameplans for replacing the 2013 lottery picks
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WAY-TOO-EARLY 2013-14 PREVIEW
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