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Duke rises to No. 1 in AP Top 25 men’s hoops poll for record 148th time

(AP) — Duke’s win against Michigan has propelled the Blue Devils to a familiar perch: No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll. The Blue Devils climbed two spots to top Monday’s poll, marking the 148th appearance at No. 1 to add to what was already the record for ...

Geno Auriemma’s 655th AP Top 25 appearance moves him past Tara VanDerveer

(AP) — Geno Auriemma broke a tie with Tara VanDerveer for most appearances by a coach in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 on Monday when UConn was again a unanimous No. 1. Auriemma has the Huskies ranked for the 655th time. UConn was atop all 31 ballots from the national ...

LeBron, Riley wonder what might have been if their heat partnership lasted

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James and Pat Riley both sometimes wonder what might have been if their four-year partnership with the Miami Heat had lasted a whole lot longer. After the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue Sunday honoring Riley’s landmark career as the head coach of the 1980s ...