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Reed Sheppard was on the minds of many — including Mark Pope — in Rupp celebration Sunday
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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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Here's why Allen Iverson sculpture outside Sixers' practice facility isn't larger than life
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Here's why Allen Iverson sculpture outside Sixers' practice facility isn't ...
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Why women’s sports are reaching new heights in popularity and revenue: Interest in women’s sports has never been higher than during this past week’s NCAA women’s ...
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Why women’s sports are reaching new heights in popularity and revenue
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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‘You can have him.’ Why John Calipari’s exit from Kentucky is best for both parties.
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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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NBA admits shocking oversight about the end of Lakers-Grizzlies game: How does this even happen?
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NBA admits shocking oversight about the end of Lakers-Grizzlies game
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LeBron’s son Bronny James declares for 2024 NBA Draft, transfer portal: USC basketball freshman guard Bronny James, the elder son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar ...
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LeBron’s son Bronny James declares for 2024 NBA Draft, transfer portal
Quick Glance: Bronny James Announces Participation in 2024 NBA Draft and Enters Transfer Portal
  • The son of the superstar, Bronny James, will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. To have flexibility, he will also enter the transfer portal while working out for NBA teams before making a final decision based on evaluations. Bronny's choice to simultaneously opt for the draft and the transfer portal marks the conclusion of a season at USC that began with a serious health issue and saw his remarkable return to the court in a bench role.

  • LeBron has publicly expressed his desire to play in the NBA with his son before the end of his Hall of Fame career. Nineteen-year-old Bronny, who completed his freshman season at USC, will participate in the 2024 NBA Draft while retaining his college eligibility. He will also utilize the transfer portal to have flexibility during his workouts with NBA teams before making a final decision based on team evaluations.
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CNN Ends Its Primetime Charles Barkley Experiment After 6 Months: The limited primetime series was always scheduled to wrap up in early spring. At the same time ...
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CNN Ends Its Primetime Charles Barkley Experiment After 6 Months
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Victory over Milwaukee: Magic secure fifth place: The Orlando Magic led by the Wagner brothers secure fifth place in the East, while the Thunder have home court ...
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Victory over Milwaukee: Magic secure fifth place
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Another John Calipari player is leaving Kentucky. This one plans to stay in the NBA draft.
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Another John Calipari player is leaving Kentucky. This one plans to stay ...
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Gophers guard Cam Christie declares for NBA draft while maintaining college eligibility
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Boston Celtics become first team in NBA history to shoot zero free throws in a game during bizarre loss to Milwaukee Bucks
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2024 Masters ceremonial tee shots: Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Tom Watson get 88th playing started
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
  • At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

  • Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

  • His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

  • As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
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Shams: Bronny James Viewed as NBA-Caliber Defender by Teams Amid Draft Decision: After one season at USC, Bronny James reportedly has NBA teams already viewing ...
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Shams: Bronny James Viewed as NBA-Caliber Defender by Teams Amid Draft ...
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Proud and starting Klay Thompson heats up as Warriors near NBA play-in: Klay Thompson has settled back into the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup ...
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Proud and starting Klay Thompson heats up as Warriors near NBA play-in
Quick Glance: Warriors Beat Jazz Without Stephen Curry
  • Klay Thompson scored 25 of his 32 points in the first half, while Jonathan Kuminga recorded a double-double as the Golden State Warriors won with a 118-110 victory over the Utah Jazz in San Francisco.

  • The Jazz lost their 12th straight game, with Thompson shooting 5-for-9 from deep and Golden State leading 68-54 at halftime.

  • The Warriors shot 53.3 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc, playing without Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins.

  • Brandin Podziemski and Trayce Jackson-Davis contributed 16 points each, while Johnny Juzang scored 27 points for Utah, and Kuminga returned after a six-game absence due to bilateral knee tendonitis.
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Why one of John Calipari’s biggest Kentucky stars is not cutting ties with Big Blue Nation
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Former NBA player Nate Robinson desperately needs kidney to survive: Slam dunk champion has been dealing with kidney failure for about six years
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Former NBA player Nate Robinson desperately needs kidney to survive