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☆ Geno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Chantel Jennings | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

STORRS, Conn. — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma passed Tara VanDerveer as college basketball’s all-time winningest coach with the Huskies’ win over Fairleigh Dickinson on Wednesday night in Storrs. Advertisement“This is yet another outstanding milestone in a career filled with them for Geno Auriemma,” VanDerveer said in a statement. Alone, he has more NCAA Tournament wins than any program in men’s or women’s college basketball. In 1995, Lobo’s senior season, UConn won its first national title. From 2013 to 2016, the Huskies won four national titles and set a college basketball record by winning 111 consecutive games.

Persons: STORRS, —, Geno Auriemma, Tara VanDerveer, Auriemma, Azzi Fudd, ” VanDerveer, Geno, Chris, ” Auriemma, Paige Bueckers, Chris Dailey’s, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Napheesa Collier —, Dailey, Duke men’s, Mike Krzyzewski, Rebecca Lobo, Lobo’s, Swin Cash, Ashja Jones, Tamika Williams, Taurasi, Tina Charles, Moore, Stewart, Jared C, Tilton Organizations: — UConn women’s, Huskies, Fairleigh Dickinson, UConn, Naismith, WNBA, Dallas, Gampel, Stanford, VanDerveer, Tennessee, women’s, Getty Locations: Conn, Storrs

We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch UConn vs. UNC, including live streaming options for those without cable. Where to watch UConn vs. UNC in the USThe UConn vs. UNC game will tip off on Friday, November 15 at 6 p.m. The game won't be available on ESPN Plus, but cord-cutters can still catch an ESPN2 live stream through a live TV streaming service. Sling TV is the cheapest way to watch the UConn vs. UNC game. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch UConn vs. UNC with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, We've, we've, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, UConn, UNC, University of Connecticut, University of North, Huskies, ESPN2, ESPN, DirecTV, ESPN3, DirecTV Stream Locations: North Carolina, University of North Carolina

The game is only available through one streaming service, which we'll break down below, along with everything else you need to know when it comes to where to watch Washington vs. Penn State. The annual White Out game, a home game wherein Penn State fans wear white, has been a solid bet for the team in recent years. Penn State has won their last five White Out games, including last year's Illinois game, which ended in a 21-7 victory. ETHow to watch Washington vs. Penn State in the USThe Washington vs. Penn State game will exclusively live stream on Peacock in the United States. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch Washington vs. Penn State with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: ExpressVPN, Peacock Organizations: Business, Washington Huskies, Washington, Penn State, The Nittany Lions, Ohio State, Huskies, Penn, NBC, . College Locations: Illinois, Washington, United States, Penn State

Keep reading to learn where to watch college basketball, including which live streaming services will allow you to watch the most games. Check price at DirecTVHulu + Live TVHulu + Live TV is another popular live TV streaming package that includes ESPN Plus, Disney Plus, and on-demand Hulu in addition to its lineup of live channels. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Check price at Peacock TVHow to watch college basketball from anywhereCollege basketball fans traveling outside of the US might have a hard time finding watch options while abroad. Check price at ExpressVPNHow to watch college basketball with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, UConn's, Donovan Clingan, we've, There's, Hulu's, Peacock, VPNs, They're, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, UConn, South Carolina, UConn women's, Iowa, Huskies, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN Plus, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN2, ESPN, ESPN3, ESPNU, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, FOX, TNT, Big Ten, ABC, Sling, DirecTV, Hulu, MLB, NHL, NFL, UFC, Disney Plus, SEC, ACC Networks, Sling TV, Sling Orange, Sports, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Hulu, College Locations: Carolina, FS2

☆ Five NBA rookies to watch this season: Zach Edey, Bronny James and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Johannes Sasay-Wada | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Here are five NBA rookie storylines to watch in 2024-25. Zach Edey, center, Memphis GrizzliesThe first thing you will notice about Canadian rookie Zach Edey is his formidable size, measuring in at 7-foot-4-inches and 305 pounds. Jared McCain, guard, Philadelphia 76ersOne of the highest profile rookies entering the league this season, former Duke guard Jared McCain has become a social media sensation due to his larger-than-life personality. Bronny James, guard, Los Angeles LakersBronny James comes into the NBA as one of the most scrutinized second round picks of all time. This is because his father is four-time MVP and NBA champion LeBron James, as well as the league’s all-time leading scorer.

Persons: Zach Edey, Edey, Trevor Ruszkowski, Myles Turner, Ja, Jared McCain, McCain, Bill Streicher, Duke, Tyrese Maxey, Maxey, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Rob Dillingham, Anthony Edwards, Vincent Carchietta, Dillingham, Stephon, Victor Wembanyama, Eric Gay, of Famer Chris Paul, Gregg Popovich, Paul, Pop –, Bronny James, James, LeBron James, LeBron, Bronny James dribbles, Cary Edmondson, Bronny, JJ Redick – Organizations: CNN, NBA, Summer League, Memphis Grizzlies, Purdue, UConn, Naismith, Basketball, USA, NCAA, Indiana Pacers, Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers, Duke, Zion, Boston Celtics, Eastern, Minnesota Timberwolves, Wildcats, SEC, San Antonio Spurs, Team USA, Timberwolves, Dillingham, Big, Huskies, New Spurs, AP, of Famer, Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers, Bronny, University of Southern, Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Sports, Reuters, USC, Trojans, League, South Bay Lakers, LeBron Locations: TikTok, Duke, shifty, The North Carolina, Kentucky, Minnesota, Stephon, San Antonio, University of Southern California

☆ Breanna Stewart seeks redemption in second straight WNBA Finals apperance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a golden opportunity to complete her redemption tour as the franchise aims for its first championship when the WNBA Finals tip off Thursday. The Liberty lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals last year, Stewart’s first season with the team. 1 overall pick, struggled during the postseason run, averaging career playoff worsts in points per game and field-goal percentage. She especially struggled in the championship round, averaging only 16.3 points per game on 36.2% shooting from the field. “No matter what, it’s a really tough time,” Stewart said the night New York clinched a Finals berth.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart’s, Stewart, Becky Hammon, ” Hammon, Las, Kelsey Plum, it’s, ” Stewart, Marta, ”, Stewart —, Napheesa Collier, Collier, A'Ja Wilson, “ We’re, “ Organizations: New York Liberty, WNBA, Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, New, Las, Aces, York, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Lynx, Connecticut Huskies, Paris Olympics Locations: Las Vegas, Minnesota Lynx . New York, Minnesota

While dogs are a man's best friend, they do add risk to a household and present challenges when you shop for homeowners insurance if you've run into the dog breeds insurance blacklist. Here's how dog breeds can affect your homeowners insurance, including the specific types of aggressive dog breeds that might increase your premiums or limit coverage options. The Most Commonly Restricted Dog BreedsDog breeds insurance blacklist usually varies by carrier, but here are some of the most common dog breeds that homeowners insurance companies tend to restrict. Dog Breeds Banned by Homeowners Insurance FAQHow do I find out if my dog is on the dog breeds insurance blacklist? Yes, some homeowners insurance companies that don't restrict dog breeds include State Farm, Chubb, and USAA.

Persons: Deborah Turner, Turner, Doberman, Danes Chow Chows, Courtnye Jackson, Chubb, USAA —, Jackson, Jamela Adam, Read Organizations: Insurance, Dean Insurance Agency, underwriters, Bulls, Huskies Staffordshire Terriers, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Insurance Information Institute, Triple, American Society for, Prevention, American Property, Casualty Insurance Association, American Kennel Club, Forbes, . News, Mint Intuit Locations: New York , Nevada, Illinois

☆ UConn basketball's Paige Bueckers to sign NIL deal with Unrivaled league, receive equity stake
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers will sign a name, image and likeness deal with the new women's basketball league Unrivaled, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Unrivaled was founded last year by Women's National Basketball Association players Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty and Napheesa Collier of the Minnesota Lynx. In February, Bueckers announced she would forgo the 2024 WNBA Draft to return to UConn for her senior season. Unrivaled was started as a way to allow WNBA basketball players the option to play in the U.S. during their offseason. Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was the first player from this year's WNBA rookie class to join the league.

Persons: Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Bueckers, Stewart, Collier, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Angel Reese, Geno Auriemma, Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash, Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe, John Skipper, David Levy, Ashton Kutcher Organizations: UConn Huskies, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Mortgage, University of Connecticut, CNBC, Women's National Basketball Association, New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA, UConn, Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, Chicago Sky, Bueckers, National Basketball Association Locations: Cleveland , Ohio, U.S

☆ Dan Hurley declines Lakers head-coaching job, will return to UConn: Sources
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-10 | by ( The Athletic Staff | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

The UConn coach declined a six-year, $70 million contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to become the team’s next head coach, team and league sources confirmed Monday. Los Angeles would have made Hurley one of the NBA’s six highest-paid coaches. Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and team governor Jeanie Buss made an aggressive pitch to Hurley in Los Angeles on Friday. The Lakers are open to any contract structure that will keep James in Los Angeles, league sources told The Athletic. History repeats itself for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Persons: Jovan Buha, Brendan Quinn, Dana O’Neil Dan Hurley, Hurley, John Wooden, Rob Pelinka, Jeanie Buss, Dan Hurley didn’t, Ham, —, podcaster JJ Redick, James Borrego, Anthony Davis, Redick, LeBron James, James, Mike Krzyzewski, Laker Kobe Bryant, K, Dan Hurley, Mike Vorkunov, Tom Izzo, Billy Donovan, Donovan, he’ll, Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton, Alex Karaban, Hassan Diarra, Jaylin Stewart, Chris Coduto Organizations: NBA, UConn, Los Angeles Lakers, NCAA, UCLA, Lakers, ESPN, New Orleans Pelicans, of Fame, Duke, Laker, Michigan State, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Big Locations: Angeles, Los Angeles, Storrs, Conn, Florida, Connecticut

☆ NCAA signs off on deal that would change landscape of college sports — paying student-athletes
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( The Associated Press | Nbc News | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

General signage before practice for the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY SportsA major change could be coming for college athletes — they may soon start getting paid. Other casesThe settlement is expected to cover two other antitrust cases facing the NCAA and major conferences that challenge athlete compensation rules. Hubbard v. the NCAA and Carter v. the NCAA are also in front of judges in the Northern District of California. College sports have been trending in this direction for years, with athletes receiving more and more monetary benefits and rights they say were long overdue.

Persons: Charles LeClaire, —, Charlie Baker, Steve Berman, Grant, Michael McCann, McCann, Logan Riely, Hubbard, Carter, Fontenot, they're, George Zelcs Organizations: PPG Paints, NCAA, ACC, SEC, Former Arizona State, Grant House, Sedona Prince, TCU, NBC, Washington Huskies, Michigan Wolverines, College Football Playoff, Notre Dame, Big, Atlantic Coast, Washington, Oregon State, Northern District of, College Locations: Oregon, amateurism, Houston, Southeastern, Washington State, Northern District, Northern District of California, Colorado, Fontenot

☆ Warner Bros. Discovery and ESPN strike 5-year deal for College Football Playoff games
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Discovery has signed a five-year sublicensing deal with Disney's ESPN to broadcast first-round and quarterfinal College Football Playoff games. Warner Bros. Disney is paying about $1.3 billion per year for rights to the entire College Football Playoff. The new 12-team College Football Playoff slate debuts in December, replacing a four-team tournament that began in 2014. "It is exciting to add TNT Sports, another highly respected broadcaster, to the College Football Playoff family," Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, said in a statement.

Persons: Bill Hancock Organizations: ESPN, State Sugar, Texas Longhorns, Washington Huskies, Caesars, Warner Bros, Discovery, College Football, TNT, Disney, Football, TNT Sports Locations: New Orleans, LA

☆ Barstool's Dave Portnoy won $2.7 million betting on UConn in NCAA men's final
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is cashing in $2.76 million on UConn's big win over Purdue Monday night in the NCAA men's championship game. FanDuel said the men's championship game saw a 52% year-over-year increase in bet count and a 42% year-over-year increase in handle. At Caesars , Monday's championship game accounted for the most same-game parlays ever placed on a college basketball game at their sportsbook. FanDuel, BetMGM and Fanatics say the championship game was their single biggest betting event on women's sports. Caesars said the women's championship saw double the previous handle record for a women's college basketball game.

Persons: Dave Portnoy, Portnoy, DraftKings, Barstool, FanDuel, Craig Mucklow, Caitlin Clark, BetMGM, Mucklow Organizations: Florida Atlantic Owls, Loyola, Ramblers, Wintrust Arena, Barstool Sports, Purdue, NCAA, Huskies, CNBC, DraftKings, Penn Entertainment, Washington , D.C, American Gaming Association, Caesars Locations: Chicago , Illinois, Washington ,

☆ Opinion: Caitlin Clark is still the GOAT, but she’s not the only one
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Opinion Amy Bass | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

This year’s women’s tournament just kept getting better with every turn. That intensity is proof positive that women’s basketball has exploded. The valuation of the college game, too, is on a meteoric rise. Caitlin Clark talks with the media after Iowa's loss to South Carolina in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament National Championship on April 7. “I want to personally thank Caitlin Clark for lifting up our sport… she carried a heavy load,” Staley said.

Persons: Amy Bass, Read, CNN —, Georgeann Wells, Ashlyn Watkins, Rodney Bedsole, Caitlin Clark, There’s, Tara VanDerveer’s, Geno Auriemma, Rebecca Lobo, Renee Montgomery, Kerry Bascom, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, Dawn Staley, Pat Summit’s Lady, Clark, Kamilla Cardoso, Staley, It’s, Aaliyah Edwards, Cardoso, Paige Bueckers, Watkins, Angel Reese, We’ve, Reese, Stewart, Taylor Swift, –, ’, Clark pandemonium –, Jason Sudeikis, Steph Chambers, MiLaysia Fulwiley, Tessa Johnson, ” Staley, Stanford’s Cameron Brink, Tennessee’s Rickea Jackson, Edwards, “, Serena Williams, ” Reese, ” Kamilla Cardoso, Gregory Shamus Organizations: Manhattanville College, CNN, University of Charleston, Iowa, NCAA, Louisiana Tech, Cheyney, Nykesha, CBS, Pat Summit’s Lady Vols, Tennessee, Auriemma’s Huskies, Gamecocks, US Women’s National, WNBA, Seattle, LSU, UConn, MLB, NHL, MLS, ESPN, Getty, North, Vogue, South Carolina Gamecocks, Indiana Fever, Las Vegas Aces, Fever, Mobile, South Carolina Locations: West Virginia, South, Stanford, South Carolina, Iowa, North America

☆ Men’s March Madness: Everything you need to know about the national championship game between UConn and Purdue
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Issy Ronald | Samuel Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —History beckons for both UConn and Purdue in the national championship game on Monday. A chance at historyThe Midwest Region champion, Purdue Boilermakers, are banishing prior demons in their quest for their first national championship title. The Boilermakers last appeared in the NCAA Championship game in 1969 where they were runners-up. 11 NC State in the Final Four to earn a shot at the first national championship in program history. He’s playing very well, and he’s staying out of foul trouble.”Purdue will be hoping that Edey can replicate these performances if it is to unseat UConn as national champion.

Persons: Dan Hurley, “, ” Hurley, Cam Spencer, Bob Donnan, ”, Donovan Clingan, they’re, Mason Gillis, Gonzaga, Gillis, Jamie Squire, Zach Edey, Edey, Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, he’s Organizations: CNN, UConn, Purdue, Huskies, Boilermakers, Farm, Alabama Crimson Tide, Reuters UConn, Illinois, Midwest Region, Purdue Boilermakers, NCAA, ” Purdue, Grambling, Utah State, State, North Carolina State, Big, NBA, Basketball Hall of Famer Locations: Florida, Glendale , Arizona, Grambling State, Tennessee, Canada

Keep reading for our full breakdown of everything you need to know about where to watch the March Madness final live stream. Keep reading to learn all of your watch options for tonight's UConn vs. Purdue live stream, including when to tune in and how to watch it without cable. Where to watch the March Madness Championship in the USThe men's March Madness Championship airs tonight at 9:20 p.m. Shop at MaxYou can also catch the championship through a live TV package that carries at least one of the three channels, like Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV. Shop at SlingHulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

Persons: Zach Edey, Donovan Clingan, Max, HBO Max, it's, Hulu's Organizations: Business, Purdue, UConn, Purdue Boilermakers, UConn Huskies, San Diego, Huskies, tonight's UConn, TBS, TNT, HBO, Warner Bros, Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN Locations: San Diego State

☆ South Carolina wins NCAA women’s championship game over Iowa, Caitlin Clark
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“Kamilla Cardoso was not going to let us lose a game in the NCAA tournament,” South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley said. While the spotlight was on Clark, South Carolina just kept winning. Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos/Getty Images Clark, right, and Kate Martin walk off the court after losing to South Carolina. Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports/Reuters Kamilla Cardoso of the South Carolina Gamecocks and Saniya Rivers jump for the opening tipoff. Ben Solomon/NCAA Photos/Getty Images South Carolina's Te-Hina Paopao walks onto the court during player introductions ahead of the game.

Persons: Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, Clark, Tessa Johnson, Kamilla Cardoso, Cardoso, “ Kamilla Cardoso, Dawn Staley, Paopao, Chloe Kitts, Staley, she’s, ” Clark, “, I’m, Lisa, Bluder, ” Staley, Caitlin Clark, Morry Gash, “ Awesome, it’s, ”, Raven Johnson, ” Raven Johnson, They’d, ” Tessa Johnson, Aaron Doster, Steph Chambers, Ben Solomon, Kate Martin, Gregory Shamus, Morgan Engel, Bree, Carolyn Kaster, Fulwiley, Iowa's Hannah Stuelke, Gabbie Marshall, Lisa Bluder, Marshall, Justin Tafoya, Carolina's Chloe Kitts, Reuters Staley, Jason Sudeikis, Ken Blaze, Reuters Clark, Kirby Lee, Ashlyn Watkins, Martin, Kylie Feuerbach, Watkins, Sydney Affolter, Carolina's Cardoso, Stuelke, Jason Miller, Al Bello, Paige Bueckers, Brady, Aaliyah Edwards, Edwards, Nika, KK Arnold, Arnold, Zoe Brooks, MiLaysia, Baldwin, Chloe Kitts of, Sania Feagin, C, Wes Moore, Katie Peneueta, Brooks, Rivers, Reuters Kamilla Cardoso, Saniya, UConn’s Paige Bueckers, LSU’s Angel Reese, JuJu Watkins, rebounder, Naismith, Entering’s Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Gamecocks, Iowa, LSU, WNBA, South, Mortgage, ESPN, Hawkeyes, South Carolina Gamecocks, Iowa Hawkeyes, Sunday, USA, Sports, Reuters, Getty, AP, Carolina, Sydney, The Iowa Hawkeyes, UConn Huskies, Huskies, UConn, Images Iowa, Images, Getty Images Iowa, NC State Wolfpack, North Carolina State, NC State, tipoff, South Carolina, Associated Press, Wade, Eight Locations: Iowa, South Carolina, Cleveland , Ohio, Clark , South Carolina, Reuters Iowa, Carolina, Cardoso of South Carolina, Stuelke, Martin, Cleveland, Chloe Kitts of South Carolina

We've compiled everything you need to know about the game tonight, including where to watch Iowa vs. UConn if you don't have cable. Where watch Iowa vs. UConn in the USIowa vs. UConn will air at 9:30 p.m. If you don't have cable, you'll need to check out a live TV streaming package that carries ESPN, like Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV. Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV includes over 90 channels, along with Hulu's on-demand library and access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus. Sign up for the relevant live TV streaming services mentioned above with a US form of payment.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Clark, Bueckers, we've, Hulu's, ExpressVPN Organizations: Business, Iowa Hawkeyes, UConn Huskies, Iowa, UConn, NCAA, LSU, Ohio State, Ten, Big, NC, Hawkeyes, Huskies, ESPN, South, Hulu, Sling, ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Plus Locations: Iowa, tonight's South Carolina, South Carolina

☆ Final Four women’s prices: It’ll cost more to see Caitlin Clark game than the men’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Caitlin Clark’s popularity is jacking up ticket prices for the women’s NCAA basketball Final Four on Friday, making them even more expensive than the men’s. The average ticket price sold for the women’s games is $726, slightly higher than the men’s matchups ($710) on Saturday, according to data from secondary ticket website StubHub. With the women’s tournament having a lot fewer seats, plus the high demand, prices are going to be higher compared to the men’s. The higher average prices for Women’s Final Four games is a continuing trend from last year, according to StubHub. The men’s Final Four gets underway Saturday night.

Persons: Caitlin, Clark, ”, Adam Budelli Organizations: New, New York CNN, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, State, NFL, LSU, ESPN, Hawkeyes, UConn Huskies, NC State, South Carolina Locations: New York, men’s, Cleveland , Ohio, Phoenix

☆ Caitlin Clark: Amid record audiences and surging ticket prices, Iowa star brings ‘more visibility’ to women’s basketball
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —At the start of her college basketball career, right in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlin Clark grew accustomed to playing at empty venues. It just continues to add to the allure of a great basketball player.”Clark’s dominance has coincided with a booming interesting in women’s college basketball, evident long before this year’s March Madness got underway. “But because we are on national television now, because we are in the spotlight more as a sport, as women’s basketball, people are talking about it. Which all begs the question: how does an opposing team stop Caitlin Clark? “So we’re going to have to find a different way to win than stopping Caitlin Clark.”

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Bella, “ Caitlin Clark, Wes Moore, “, Clark, Hans Pennink, Lisa Bluder, Caitlin, ”, Matthew Holst, ” Clark, Geno Auriemma’s Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, LSU Tigers, Iowa, LSU, Rocket Mortgage, ”, ESPN, UConn Huskies, Hawkeyes, WNBA, UConn Locations: Cleveland, men’s

☆ Caitlin Clark: Iowa’s NCAA record-breaking basketball supernova who everyone is talking about
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

In her third season with the team, Iowa reached its first ever NCAA women’s basketball national championship game, though the Hawkeyes eventually lost to LSU. Jensen remembers Clark saying, “Now, what else can we do?” moments after becoming the all-time top scorer in collegiate women’s basketball. I would love to see that.”Clark signs an autograph after becoming the all-time NCAA women's college basketball top scorer. Matthew Putney/APWhat is undeniable are the eyeballs Clark has brought to college women’s basketball. Reese's gesture toward Clark during the second half of the 2023 NCAA women’s basketball national championship game became one of the biggest talking points of the college basketball season.

Persons: CNN — Clark, Caitlin Clark, ’, She’s, Clark, Pete Maravich, Pete ’ –, Maravich’s, Angel Reese, –, Kelsey Plum's, Matthew Putney, Christyn Williams, Carmen Mandato, Steph Curry, Sabrina Ionescu, skillset, Jan Jensen, Jensen, Joseph Cress, Zion Williamson, Kelsey Plum, Anthony Davis, Maya Moore, Allen Iverson, Brittney Griner, Shaquille O’Neal, – Clark, ‘ Stephen, Sabrina ’ –, “ Let’s, Reggie Miller, Damian Lillard, Steph, Sabrina, who’s, Dame, ” Clark, Caitlin, ” Jensen, she’s, Matthew Holst, LSU’s Reese, Reese, John Cena, Tony Gutierrez, Sheryl Swoopes –, Swoopes –, ”, Sheryl Swoopes, Jay Williams, “, “ I’m, doesn’t, WILT, … — Dick Vitale, @DickieV, Dick Vitale, Wilt Chamberlain Organizations: CNN, NCAA, Clark’s University of Iowa, Gatorade, Nike, State Farm, Louisiana State, LSU Tigers, Hawkeyes, Iowa, LSU, UConn Huskies, NBA, WNBA, Michigan, Iowa City Press, Citizen, USA, Indiana Fever, Hall of Famer, Carver, WWE, ESPN, Duke Blue Devils, FAIR Locations: men’s, Des Moines , Iowa, Iowa, ‘

4 Marquette 81-53 Saturday and take control of the race for the Big East regular-season title. Cam Spencer and Hassan Diarra each added 14 points. The Huskies now lead the second-place Golden Eagles in the Big East by three games in the loss column with five to play. UConn: The Huskies are looking for their first regular-season Big East title since 2005-06, a year they shared the crown with Villanova. UP NEXT:Marquette: Open a three-game homestand against Big East cellar-dweller DePaul on Wednesday.

Persons: STORRS, — Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton, Cam Spencer, Hassan Diarra, Kam Jones, Oso Ighodaro, Newton, Creighton, ___ Organizations: UConn, Marquette, Big, Huskies, Golden Eagles, Villanova, DePaul, Wednesday, AP Locations: Conn, Big, Marquette, Nebraska

Purdue claimed the top overall seed over reigning national champion Connecticut in the first look at the potential top 16 seeds for the NCAA Tournament. Those two teams have topped The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for five straight weeks, though with the Huskies at No. 1 regional seeds, with North Carolina sitting at fifth overall as the top No. 3 region seeds. 4 seeds to round out the list.

Persons: Charles McClelland, ___ Organizations: Purdue, Connecticut, NCAA, Boilermakers, Press, Huskies, North Carolina, CBS, Marquette and Kansas, UNC, Iowa State, Duke, Dayton, Creighton, Clemson Locations: Houston, Arizona, North, Tennessee, Marquette and, Alabama, Baylor, Auburn, San Diego State , Illinois, Wisconsin, Glendale , Arizona

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn star Paige Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma both say they will be back at the school next season. A senior academically, Bueckers made the announcement during senior night ceremonies at Gampel Pavilion following the team's 85-44 win over Georgetown on Friday night. “I love playing here; I love being here,” she said, “I love my teammates. Edwards and Muhl did not announce their plans, saying after the celebration that their decisions will come later. Edwards, Muhl and Griffin each have one.

Persons: STORRS, —, Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma, Bueckers, ” Bueckers, Paige, hasn't, ”, “, Aaliyah Edwards, Nika Muhl, Aubrey Griffin, Edwards, Griffin, Azzi Fudd, Jana El, Caroline Ducharme, Annaya Patterson, Muhl, Auriemma, ” Auriemma Organizations: — UConn, Georgetown, Huskies, UConn, Muhl, — North, — North Carolina State, Notre Dame, Creighton, Villanova, AP, womens Locations: Conn, Arizona, South Carolina, Gampel, Croatia, Canada, — North Carolina, UCLA , Texas, Hartford

1 South Carolina pulled away early to win its fourth straight over No. Photos You Should See View All 21 ImagesBut the South Carolina took flight after that, using a 24-11 run over the next 10 minutes to go up by double digits. UConn never got closer than 12 points the rest of the way as South Carolina moved to 6-0 this season against ranked opponents. The Huskies shot just 5 of 19 (26%) in the opening quarter as South Carolina steadily built its lead. These South Carolina youngsters look every bit as determined to go further this year.

Persons: —, Hina Paopao, Raven Johnson, rebounder Kamilla Cardoso, Dawn Staley, Ashlyn Watkins, Chloe Kitts, Ashlynn, Aaliyah Edwards, Watkins, KK Arnold, Xavier, ___ Organizations: COLUMBIA, Carolina, UConn, Gamecocks, Huskies, South Carolina, KK, Iowa, NEXT UConn, Tennessee, AP, womens Locations: Brazil, South, South Carolina, Carolina

All those late coaching moves added some intrigue to the first Wednesday of February, a day that once highlighted the recruiting calendar but has been anti-climactic ever since the 2017 launch of a December signing period. New coaches had to re-recruit prospects who had signed to play for a different staff and now were free to look elsewhere. So did Brent Brennan, who left San Jose State to take over for Fisch at Arizona. Washington refortified its class by adding about several players who originally had signed to play for Fisch at Arizona. Alabama also lost cornerback Jameer Grimsley, who signed with the Tide in December but will now play at Florida instead.

Persons: Jedd Fisch, “ You’ve, they’ve, ” Fisch, you’ve, Brent Brennan, Noah Carter, Ratumana Bulabalavu, Dominic Kirks, Keona Wilhite, Julian Sayin, 247Sports, Jameer Grimsley, Ryan Williams, “, ” DeBoer, Saban, It’s, Sherrone Moore, ”, Andrew Ivins, Ivins, Ashton Bethel, Roman, Terry Bussey, Tim Booth, John Zenor Organizations: football’s, Saban, San, Fisch, Alabama, Washington, Huskies, Ohio State, Tide, Michigan, Texas, Bethel, Aggies, AP Sports, AP Locations: Washington, Arizona, Alabama, San Jose State, Tuscaloosa, Southern California, Ohio, Nebraska, Arizona . Alabama, Ohio State . Alabama, Florida, Michigan, 247Sports, Bethel, Roman

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