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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Krysten Peek and NCAA champion Danny Green discuss the juiciest matchups coming up in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Krysten Peek and NCAA champion Danny Green discuss the juiciest matchups coming up in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle: Wendelstedt refuses to admit he ejected Boone for something a fan said.
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Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt Doubles Down on Aaron Boone Ejection Debacle
Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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Creighton's Trey Alexander declares for NBA draft: Creighton guard Trey Alexander has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, he announced via social media on Friday ...
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Creighton's Trey Alexander declares for NBA draft
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Purdue basketball's Mason Gillis announces he's transferring to Duke: Mason Gillis was the Big Ten's Sixth Man of the Year and helped Purdue reach the NCAA title ...
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Purdue basketball's Mason Gillis announces he's transferring to Duke
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College Football Fans Mesmerized by Arch Manning's Standout Spring Game Performance
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Creighton men's basketball to host Kansas in Big East-Big 12 Battle: Creighton men’s basketball will host a marquee matchup early next season at the CHI Health ...
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Creighton men's basketball to host Kansas in Big East-Big 12 Battle
Quick Glance: Creighton and Kansas Set to Clash in Big East-Big 12 Battle
  • Creighton is scheduled to face Kansas early next season at the CHI Health Center.

  • It will mark the 18th historical matchup between the two teams, with Kansas leading.

  • The last encounter took place two years ago.

  • The Jayhawks defeated the Jays 79-72, eliminating them from the 2022 NCAA tournament.
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Who should Kentucky target to replace John Calipari? One name should top UK’s list
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
  • John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.

  • The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.

  • Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.

  • This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
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WNBA draft: Meet the 12 first-round picks: Get to know Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Cameron Brink, and more from the WNBA draft's first-round picks.
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark's Eventful WNBA Draft Week
  • Caitlin Clark, the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer, had a whirlwind week before the WNBA Draft, signaling just the beginning of her promising career.

  • From the national championship to "SNL" to the Empire State Building and the draft, Clark is celebrated as one of the most sought-after and scrutinized rookies in the WNBA.

  • After a series of events within eight days, including appearances on "Saturday Night Live", meetings, and honors, Clark looks forward to starting her professional career with the Indiana Fever.

  • With a 190 percent increase in ticket prices and a massive fan response upon her arrival at the Fever, Clark and the team have high hopes for a successful season and a return to the playoffs.
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Iowa NFL Draft prospect Cooper DeJean says he could beat Caitlin Clark in 1on1: Big words from Iowas football star
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Howie Schwab, star of 'Stump the Schwab' trivia show, dies at 63: Schwab rose to popularity as an ESPN trivia expert
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Howie Schwab, star of 'Stump the Schwab' trivia show, dies at 63
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The Women’s NCAA Tournament Outshone the Men’s. But It Got 99% Less TV Money.: Sunday’s final was watched by more people than any other basketball game in the ...
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South Carolina Completes Perfect Season by Knocking Off Caitlin Clark’s Iowa: The 38-0 Gamecocks beat the Hawkeyes, 87-75, to win the NCAA women’s basketball ...
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Quick Glance: Record Audience at NCAA Women's Championship
  • South Carolina's victory over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in Sunday's women's NCAA championship game garnered a preliminary average viewership of 18.7 million on ABC and ESPN.

  • Nielsen's final numbers on Tuesday may reveal an increase in viewership.

  • It marks the most-watched basketball game since 2019, when the men's NCAA title game between Virginia and Texas Tech averaged 19.6 million viewers on CBS.

  • The women's final also recorded the highest viewership for a Sunday afternoon sporting event on ESPN and ABC since early 2021.
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No, Caitlin Clark isn’t going to take a pay cut to go to the WNBA: The lucrative endorsements from Caitlin Clark’s career at Iowa aren’t going anywhere ...
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No, Caitlin Clark isn’t going to take a pay cut to go to the WNBA
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Caitlin Clark says goodbye to Iowa fans as school announces her jersey number will be retired
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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
  • The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

  • Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

  • The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

  • Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
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Joe Biden Calls Out Caitlin Clark’s Lowball WNBA Salary: The president didn’t mention Clark by name, but his statement comes after it was revealed that the ...
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Joe Biden Calls Out Caitlin Clark’s Lowball WNBA Salary
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career: Taurasi took a shot at another womens college basketball star
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career
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Creighton men's basketball finishes No. 13 in final AP poll: A third Sweet 16 in four years landed Creighton at No. 13 in the final Associated Press Top 25 of ...
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Creighton men's basketball finishes No. 13 in final AP poll
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career: Taurasi took a shot at another womens college basketball star
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Diana Taurasi goes after LSUs Angel Reese Wave byebye to your own career
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal: Indiana State Sycamores center Robbie Avila entered the transfer portal after the 2023-24 college basketball ...
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Indiana State's Robbie Avila Enters Transfer Portal
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How UConn-Purdue Men's Championship TV Ratings Stacked Up Against Women's Title Game
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Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
  • South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

  • The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

  • The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

  • During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
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UConn Wins Another NCAA Title With Another Display of Dominance: Connecticut won its second consecutive men’s college basketball championship, beating Purdue ...
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UConn Wins Another NCAA Title With Another Display of Dominance
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Cavinder twins are back: Haley, Hanna announce return to Miami women's basketball
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Cavinder twins are back: Haley, Hanna announce return to Miami women's ...
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Iowa finds Caitlin Clark replacement in Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen: Replacing one of the best players of alltime will not be easy for the Hawkeyes
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Iowa finds Caitlin Clark replacement in Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen
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Deion Sanders daughter enters college basketball transfer portal at Colorado: Shelomi Sanders is moving on from Colorados womens basketball team she says
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Purdue or UConn? Our experts pick the national championship game: UConn is favored, but Purdue has been on a mission all season long. Which one cuts down the ...
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Quick Glance: Purdue Advances to NCAA Title Game by Beating N.C. State 63-50
  • Purdue defeated North Carolina State 63-50, advancing to the NCAA title game.

  • Zach Edey scored 20 points and 12 rebounds, dominating the battle of big men.

  • Purdue (34-4) moves on to face the winner of Alabama and defending champion UConn.

  • Edey and coach Matt Painter's team have overcome every challenge so far, despite facing some difficulties.
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Kentucky nearing deal with Mark Pope to replace John Calipari, per reports: According to reports, Mark Pope is set to take over at Kentucky
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Kentucky nearing deal with Mark Pope to replace John Calipari, per reports
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Bill Murray’s Son Designed UConn’s Offense. It’s No Joke.: The Huskies are back in the national title game for the second straight year. They’ve got a legendary ...
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Bill Murray’s Son Designed UConn’s Offense. It’s No Joke.
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Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's youngest son, commits to Michigan: Justin Pippen, the youngest son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, announced he will be playing ...
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Justin Pippen, Scottie Pippen's youngest son, commits to Michigan
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Top-ranked amateur announces surprising PGA Tour decision: Gordon Sargent, the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world, made a surprising announcement about his PGA ...
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Top-ranked amateur announces surprising PGA Tour decision
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Kentucky coaching search Billy Donovan not primary focus postJohn Calipari: How many highprofile coaches are actual possibilities for Kentucky
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Kentucky coaching search Billy Donovan not primary focus postJohn Calipari
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Tipsheet: Jontay Porter could have produced much more than a cautionary tale: Jontay Porter seemed like a bright guy. He has a fascinating skill set on the ...
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Quick Glance: Lifetime Ban as Warning to NBA Gamblers: Coach
  • Commissioner Adam Silver's firm stance on Raptors bench player Jontay Porter serves as a cautionary tale for potential NBA gamblers.

  • The NBA's decision to ban Jontay Porter due to his involvement in gambling did not come as a surprise to anyone in the league.

  • NBA bit players pose a gambling risk and were seen as an ideal example in this cautionary tale, as mentioned by an NBA coach.

  • Porter's limited significance as a player will lead to the story fading quickly, even though it may be referenced in relation to his brother Michael Porter Jr. and the Nuggets during the playoffs.
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8 college basketball transfer portal sleepers your team needs to target: The best under-the-radar prospects in the transfer portal for men’s college basketball ...
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8 college basketball transfer portal sleepers your team needs to target
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Mark Pope’s origin story says a lot about the coach today. From the Herald-Leader archives.
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Mark Pope’s origin story says a lot about the coach today ...
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Creighton men's basketball hires Trey Zeigler as assistant coach: Creighton men’s basketball has hired Trey Zeigler as an assistant, coach Greg McDermott ...
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Creighton men's basketball hires Trey Zeigler as assistant coach
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Cara Consuegra leaving 49ers basketball for Big East head coaching job. What to know
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Mizzou center Jordan Butler enters transfer portal: As a freshman, the 7-foot Butler started 13 games and appeared in 30.
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Mizzou center Jordan Butler enters transfer portal
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Dee Alexander commits to University of Cincinnati women's basketball: Two-time Ohio Ms. Basketball Dee Alexander committed to play NCAA Division I basketball at ...
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Dee Alexander commits to University of Cincinnati women's basketball
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Purdue, UConn fans attend 2024 NCAA basketball championship game: Fans showed up to watch UConn and Purdue battle for the NCAA men's basketball championship on ...
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Purdue, UConn fans attend 2024 NCAA basketball championship game