St. Francis (NY) makes the tough decision to eliminate its athletics program, the New York Post reports a Pac-12 media deal with ESPN/ABC isn't close, men's hoops head coach Ed Cooley leaves Providence for Georgetown, while St. John's taps Iona head coach Rick Pitino for the same role and more.

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