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Jim Boeheim

James Arthur "Jim" Boeheim (; born November 17, 1944) is the head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University.

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Syracuse University and hoops coach Jim Boeheim want defamation trial moved upstate from NYC

Attorneys for Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim (BAY'-hym) want a defamation suit moved to Onondaga County.

Lawyers filed a motion last week to move the suit related to the Bernie Fine sex abuse allegations from New York City to Onondaga County. They argue that Bobby Davis and Mike Lang improperly filed their lawsuit because all the parties are in Onondaga County.The two former Syracuse ball boys claim Boeheim defamed them when he called them liars out to make money with accusations that Fine, Boeheim's former assistant coach, molested them.The men's lawyers don't think they'll get a fair trial in Onondaga County because of the basketball team's huge fan base.The 66-year-old Fine has not been charged. He was fired Nov. 27 and has denied any wrongdoing....

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  1. 2 alleged abuse victims of ex-basketball assistant Fine sue Syracuse , Boeheim for defamation

    Two men who say they were molested by an assistant basketball coach at Syracuse University have sued the school and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim for defamation...

  2. Syracuse Basketball Coach Regrets Questioning Fine Accusers' Motives

    SYRACUSE, N.Y.-- Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim apologized for questioning the motives of the men who accused his longtime assistant of molesting them a...

  3. Wife of ex-Syracuse hoops coach Fine says ESPN reporting destroyed her life

    The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salaciou...

  4. Suit against Syracuse , Boeheim thrown out

    The defamation lawsuit filed against Syracuse and head men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who accused an assistant coach of molestation has been dismissed...

  5. Wife of ex-Syracuse hoops coach Fine sues ESPN for libel over its reporting during sex scandal

    The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine filed a libel lawsuit Monday against ESPN, saying the network ruined her life by broadca...

  6. NY judge tosses defamation suit against Syracuse , hoops coach Boeheim; case tied to Fine probe

    A judge on Friday threw out a defamation lawsuit brought against Syracuse University and men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim by two men who said the Hall of Fame coac...

  7. Jim Boeheim reloads again as Syracuse welcomes an impressive freshman class

    Jim Boeheim headed into the spring offseason facing a tall task after the Orange's run in the NCAA tournament came to an abrupt end against Butler. He said goodbye t...

  8. Joseph, Jardine and Johnson lead No. 4 Syracuse over No. 7 Georgetown 73-56

    SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim winced with every early shot by Georgetown. When the game was over, he couldn't help but smile after the Orange's st...

  9. Syracuse's Jim Boeheim is selected AP's Coach of the Year

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jim Boeheim is The Associated Press' college basketball coach of the year.His Syracuse team was unranked in the preseason and rose to No. 1.Boehe...

  10. Kevin Durant scores 25 points, United States beats Spain 86-85

    Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim called for a switch to his trademark "Orange" 2-3 zone with the United States clinging to a one-point lead.Kevin Durant did the rest, bloc...

  11. Coaches, college officials praise NCAA for expanding tourney to 68 teams

    NEW YORK (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was one of the leading proponents for expanding the NCAA tournament to 96 teams, and even he liked what he heard Thursday....

  12. Melo has 14, No. 5 Syracuse beats Cal State-Los Angeles 79-49 in exhibition matchup

    A year ago, Fab Melo was crowned before he even stepped on Jim Boeheim Court.Recruiting services anointed the 7-foot Brazilian one of the top players in his class, a...

  1. Bernie Fine Accusers File Defamation Lawsuit Against Syracuse , Head Coach Jim Boeheim

    The two men claiming they were sexually abused by Syracuse assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine filed a defamation lawsuit Tuesday against the university and head ...

  2. Coach Jim Boeheim's fire still burns brightly, as his 35th season at Syracuse winds down

    After nearly 35 years on the job at Syracuse, the fire still burns brightly in coach Jim Boeheim.At age 66, he might not tweet, though he allows his players to delve...

  3. Syracuse's Jim Boeheim says it's only fair for every Big East team to make conference tourney

    The Big East again brought every team to Madison Square Garden for the conference tournament in March, and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim says that's the right move no m...

  4. Bernie Fine accusers sue Jim Boeheim , Syracuse

    Two men accusing former Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molestation announced Tuesday that they have filed a defamation lawsuit against...

  5. Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim hopes his freshmen big men can give him big minutes in the NCAAs

    They're on back-to-back pages in the Syracuse media guide. On their tiptoes, they would be more than 14 feet tall together. And their armspans seemingly could extend...

  6. Fab Melo returns, Jim Boeheim ties Dean Smith as No. 2 Syracuse blows out St. John's 95-70

    Fab Melo scored a career-high 14 points in his return after a three-game absence and Jim Boeheim tied Dean Smith for third place on the victory list with win No. 879...

  7. Syracuse's Boeheim keeps his focus amid sex abuse allegations against ex-assistant coach

    When he leaves his home on a cul-de-sac in a secluded Syracuse suburb, coach Jim Boeheim has to drive past the house belonging to his former assistant, Bernie Fine, ...

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