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Late flurry lifts Northwestern past No. 1 Purdue again
Northwestern beat Zach Edey and No. 1 Purdue for the second straight season, winning 92-88 in the Big Ten opener for each school.


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How Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino made his way out of basketball purgatory and back home to New York, to the Big East and the big time.

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From cardiac arrest to cleared to play in four months
A James family spokesperson said in a statement that the 19-year-old freshman will have a final evaluation with USC staff this week and resume practice next week. He will be able to play in games soon after.

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