Johnson's late basket sends Pickerington Central back to OHSAA Division I state final

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On the day UK introduced Mark Pope, it was Kentucky fans who made a statement

Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena

Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.

Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.

All of this to greet back a beloved figure.

"We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."

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Apr 15

Caitlin Clark selected by Indiana Fever with No. 1 pick in 2024 WNBA Draft: In elementary school, she wrote down one of her future goals: to make the WNBA ...

theathletic.com/5417306/2024/04/15/caitlin-clark-wnba-draft-indiana-fever-first-pick-basketball/

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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Caitlin Clark Delivered for Women’s Basketball. Again: Clark turned in a dream stat line—41 points, 12 assists, 7 rebounds—in a dream rematch of last year’s ...

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Quick Glance: LSU-Iowa Rematch Breaks ESPN Viewership Record

LSU and Iowa attracted millions of viewers, leading to record ratings on ESPN.

The Elite Eight game showcased top college basketball players and ended with a victory for Iowa.

The Elite Eight resulted in high viewership and increased interest in women's basketball.

The upcoming Final Four tournament promises exciting games and high ticket prices.

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Apr 06

Craig Monroe races to get his Opening Day coat — and, wow, it doesn't disappoint: Craig Monroe has been known for his wild and flashy sport coats since he joined ...

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Caitlin Clark Crashes SNL to Shame Michael Che for Hating on Women’s Sports: The “Weekend Update” co-anchor got brutally roasted to his face by the NCAA ...

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Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Impresses on Saturday Night Live

Caitlin Clark appears on 'Saturday Night Live,' thanking WNBA icons who paved the way

Clark joined Michael Che to discuss the WNBA Draft, where the top pick was in New York City.

She expressed gratitude to past players for their WNBA contributions and gifted Che a signed apron.

Clark concluded by honoring predecessors who paved the way in the WNBA and presented Che with a signed apron as a token of appreciation.

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South Carolina’s win over Iowa draws record 18.7 million viewers, most watched basketball game since 2019

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Apr 13

Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2: After a 65-minute delay, the Tigers shrugged off the elements and beat the Central ...

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Apr 07

Chiney Ogwumike: The New Generation Of Women's Basketball Has The Spotlight Like Never Before

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U.S. Basketball Writers Association will name women's coaching award after UConn's Geno Auriemma

apnews.com/article/auriemma-award-coach-uconn-5d3d55b5a30074864a4dedde42b34905

Quick Glance: U.S. Basketball Writers Association Honors UConn's Geno Auriemma with Coaching Award Recognition

The U.S. Basketball Writers Association revealed the decision to name their annual women's national coach of the year award after Geno Auriemma from UConn.

Having just concluded his 39th season at the school, the 70-year-old coach led the Huskies to their 23rd Final Four.

Successfully guiding UConn to 11 national championships and six flawless seasons, he has been a standout recipient of the USBA award.

Auriemma's impressive record of 1,213-162 places him second on the all-time Division I wins list, trailing only three games behind Stanford's Tara VanDerveer.

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Women's NCAA title game outdraws the men's championship with an average of 18.9 million viewers

apnews.com/article/march-madness-ratings-iowa-clark-b592435cc286c75a7ac9278c97326ad8

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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WATCH: Tigers' Matt Vierling hits Comerica Park's first home run of 2024 season: Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling hit a 358-foot home run to left field in the ...

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Wait, Caitlin Clark Is Only Getting Paid $76,000?: College basketball’s leading scorer became the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft on Monday night ...

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Caitlin Clark Poised to Land Eight-Figure Deal, Signature Shoe With Nike, per Report

si.com/wnba/2024/04/17/caitlin-clark-nike-shoe-deal-report

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Apr 17

After watching Red Wings, Tigers make comeback for 10th win: 'Good time to be in Detroit'

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Apr 14

Caitlin Clark Had Such a Classy Gesture for Iowa Teammates At End of 'SNL' Appearance

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No matter the decision, Kentucky basketball fans need to give Reed Sheppard a break

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Apr 08

Hawkeye women’s basketball celebration planned for Wednesday at Carver: 6 p.m. event will honor 2024 historic NCAA finals run

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Apr 04

South Carolina's Dawn Staley is AP coach of the year: Dawn Staley did a masterful job guiding a young South Carolina team back to the Final Four undefeated for ...

apnews.com/article/march-madness-staley-f231d31902adb0f9bcffbf942a43f6f6

Quick Glance: Dawn Staley: AP Coach of the Year

Dawn Staley expertly guided South Carolina to the Final Four undefeated for the second consecutive season.

Staley was honored as the AP Coach of the Year for the second time, joining an elite group of multiple award winners.

She has transformed South Carolina's program into a powerhouse, advocating for gender equity and opportunities for women, and displaying strong support for her players.

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Apr 13

Caitlin Clark Got the Coolest ’Ted Lasso’ Gift From Jason Sudeikis: The Iowa Hawkeyes star received a Ted Lasso-themed gift from actor Jason Sudeikis on Friday.

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Apr 17

LeBron James headlines Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics men’s basketball squad: USA Basketball unveiled the player roster Wednesday for the men’s team that will ...

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Apr 12

Kentucky to hire Mark Pope: BYU coach, 1996 Wildcats player agrees to take over for John Calipari

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Apr 15

Tigers' rookie Colt Keith dousing doubters with stellar defensive play at second base

detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/04/14/detroit-tigers-colt-keith-dousing-doubters-with-play-at-second-base/73319985007/

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Kentucky and John Calipari were stuck. Arkansas saved them from themselves.: John Calipari and Kentucky were about to give it one more go. Arkansas saved them ...

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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Biden Weighs in on Caitlin Clark Salary Debate After WNBA Draft: President Biden’s remarks on the issue came shortly after Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa ...

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Letters to the Editor: Did Crafts’ booster power unduly influence Coach Cal’s departure?

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As he starts his new life in Detroit, Jason Benetti got his emotional goodbye to White Sox

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Apr 09

On biggest stage, Purdue showed nation what Indiana already knows: Boilers are all class.

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Caitlin Clark is 'sole reason' for women's basketball viewership growth, Dawn Staley says

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Apr 06

South Carolina Basketball Coach Dawn Staley: Let Trans Women Play Women’s Sports: Staley’s comments sent right-wing media into a tizzy, accusing her of pushing ...

thedailybeast.com/south-carolina-basketball-coach-dawn-staley-let-trans-women-play-womens-sports

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Apr 08

‘Uncommon Favor’: Dawn Staley Becomes The First Black Coach To Win Three Division I Basketball Titles

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Apr 16

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA salary is so low, even your teacher makes more: The NBA's lowest-paid players make more than the WNBA's highest earners – and ...

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Apr 10

Iowa's Caitlin Clark wins second consecutive Wooden Award: Record-breaking Iowa star Caitlin Clark continued to collect awards in streaks on Tuesday as she won ...

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Apr 15

In second grade, Caitlin Clark wrote down her WNBA dreams. Now, they'll finally come true.

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Apr 06

'He just has a way': When Tigers have needed a lift, it's been Gio Urshela to the rescue

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Apr 06

Caitlin Clark leads Iowa rally for 71-69 win over UConn in women's Final Four. South Carolina awaits

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Apr 17

Chicago Sky ticket sales soar after WNBA draft: ‘These women are worth the money’

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Caitlin Clark's impact on women's sport 'coolest part of journey' as collegiate basketball career ends

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Apr 05

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson edges UConn's Dan Hurley for AP coach of the year: Houston coach Kelvin Sampson is the Associated Press coach of the year for men's ...

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Apr 10

Tara VanDerveer retires as Stanford women's hoops coach after setting NCAA wins record this year

apnews.com/article/tara-vanderveer-stanford-coach-retires-22e6e08a97efe8c34535e4492ed2fe20

Quick Glance: Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after historic coaching career

After 38 seasons leading the Stanford women’s team and a total of 45 years, Tara VanDerveer, the coach with the most wins in NCAA history, announced her retirement on Tuesday night.

In January, the 70-year-old VanDerveer surpassed Mike Krzyzewski in terms of the wins record. She leaves the stage with a total of 1,216 victories across Idaho, Ohio State, and Stanford University.

Her impact will endure, given her consistent dedication to mentoring fellow coaches, whether through sharing game footage or offering support and insights in the visiting team's locker room.

VanDerveer’s final day is set for May 8, marking the 39th anniversary of her hiring. She intends to maintain an advisory role for the school and athletic department going forward.

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Apr 02

Iowa Hawkeyes give a rocking performance on a national stage behind megastar Caitlin Clark

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Apr 11

Rain forces postponement of Twins-Tigers game. They'll play a doubleheader on Saturday

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Apr 02

Kim Mulkey picks up her first LSU basketball commitment for the Class of 2025: LSU women's basketball coach Kim Mulkey picks up her first commitment for the ...

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Quick Glance: LSU, UCLA Receive Apology for Controversial Comments

Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times apologized for racist and sexist comments in a preview article for the NCAA women's basketball tournament matchup between UCLA and LSU.

Reactions to the article were strong, with LSU head coach Kim Mulkey and player Angel Reese criticizing the inappropriate terms and metaphors used.

LSU players were referred to as 'villains' and 'dirty debutantes,' sparking a debate on racism and sexism.

LSU won the Sweet 16 game against UCLA 78-69, leading to an Elite Eight matchup against Iowa.

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Apr 04

Tigers rally late, dump Mets in 11 innings in Game 1 to remain unbeaten: The Tigers waited seven innings for a big hit and in the eighth, Riley Greene delivered.

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Apr 09

Caitlin Clark skepticism continues from stars ahead of 2024 WNBA Draft: Current and former players continue to shade Clark ahead of next weeks draft

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Apr 05

Purdue's Zach Edey is AP Player of the Year award for second straight year: Zach Edey of Purdue is The Associated Press Player of the Year in men's college ...

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Apr 07

Iowa vs. Connecticut was ESPN’s highest-rated basketball game ever: An average of 14.2 million people watched Iowa beat Connecticut on Friday night in the Final ...

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Apr 06

South Carolina women stay perfect, surge past N.C. State 78-59 to reach NCAA title game

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Apr 06

Niyo: Tigers' bullpen giving Hinch winning options in clutch situations: It’s only a week into this season, but the Tigers are off to a 6-1 start — their best ...

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Apr 04

LSU's Hailey Van Lith to Enter Transfer Portal for Final Collegiate Season, per Report

si.com/college/2024/04/04/lsu-hailey-van-lith-transfer-portal-final-college-season

Quick Glance: LSU’s Hailey Van Lith Enters Transfer Portal After 1 Season: Potential New Paths

The past season presented challenges for both Van Lith and LSU, falling short of the desired national championship.

What reflections did Van Lith share about her time at LSU? In Albany, N.Y., she openly pondered her experiences and collaboration with a trainer and life advisor.

WNBA Outlook: Speculations suggest Van Lith may not have been a first-round pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.

Where might she seek a new opportunity? Van Lith had discussed options with Stanford and South Carolina previously, now aiming to find a suitable environment for her talents.

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Apr 16

Rangers Will Call Up Al Leiter’s son, Jack Leiter, to Make MLB Debut vs. Tigers: The Rangers are calling up one of their top pitching prospects.

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Apr 02

Chicago White Sox swept by Detroit Tigers as Erick Fedde returns to the majors — and Eloy Jiménez leaves with injury

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Apr 02

Detroit Tigers strike in 10th inning for 5-0 win over Mets, improving to 4-0 in 2024

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Mark Pope is expected to be the next Kentucky men’s basketball coach: Former Kentucky basketball player Mark Pope will be the next coach of the Wildcats ...

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Apr 05

Gophers coach Ben Johnson says Dawson Garcia 'left a lot of money on the table' to stay

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Purdue student, 22, is dying. Inside a hospital room, he got Final Four for the ages

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Apr 01

Teel: Neither fluke nor Cinderella, N.C. State heads to Final Four after topping Duke

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Quick Glance: NC State Advances to First Final Four Since 1983: DJ Burns Leads Upset

NC State makes fourth Final Four appearance, first since 1983, by defeating Duke in a thrilling 74-64 game.

DJ Burns Jr. scored 29 points to lead the Pack against Duke after struggling in the ACC Season.

Burns was defended by Mark Mitchell and Ryan Young after Kyle Filipowski fouled out, contributing to his standout performance.

Duke's McCain excelled with 32 points, while Proctor's disappointing performance may impact his draft decision.

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Easter brunch shooting claims life of military veteran and coach: Allen Beachem remembered as community hero

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Apr 05

MLB Fans Roasted Umpire Angel Hernandez for Baffling Call in Extra Innings: MLB fans were not happy with umpire Angel Hernandez over a missed call during the ...

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Apr 08

LSU's Kim Mulkey finally gets the 'Saturday Night Live' treatment, and it's good for a laugh

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Apr 09

Riley Greene rips pants sliding into home during Detroit Tigers' ninth inning rally

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Apr 06

Athletics pitching shuts down Tigers, hands them second loss: Right-hander Paul Blackburn flummoxed the Tigers for six innings and the Oakland Athletics evened ...

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Apr 06

Home run celebrations were authentic and fun. Don't let corporate sponsorships ruin baseball.

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Apr 08

Sports World Congratulates Caitlin Clark on Legendary College Career: After Caitlin Clark's college basketball career at Iowa ended Sunday, the sports world ...

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