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CBS Studio Roasts Rothstein as Pitino’s Big East Contract Breaks Live
sports12 days ago

CBS Studio Roasts Rothstein as Pitino’s Big East Contract Breaks Live

CBS Sports Network’s March Madness 360 crew teased Jon Rothstein as he tried to tweet Rick Pitino’s amended contract news on live TV; Rothstein confirmed that Pitino’s deal makes him the second-highest paid coach in the Big East behind Dan Hurley, with on-air edits and backstage commentary adding a humorous, behind-the-scenes angle to the Scoop.

Duke Edges St. John’s as UConn Extends Sweet 16 Dominance
college-basketball14 days ago

Duke Edges St. John’s as UConn Extends Sweet 16 Dominance

Friday's Sweet 16 delivered drama: Duke rallied to edge St. John’s 80-75 behind Caleb Foster’s emotional return; Michigan throttled Alabama 90-77 behind Yaxel Lendeborg to push its title bid forward; Iowa State fell 14 points to Tennessee, hampered by Joshua Jefferson’s injury; UConn extended its second-weekend win streak to 17, cementing its status as a title favorite as the Elite Eight slate is set.

Foster’s surreal comeback powers Duke past St. John’s into Elite Eight
sports14 days ago

Foster’s surreal comeback powers Duke past St. John’s into Elite Eight

Caleb Foster, back from foot surgery after 20 days, tallied 11 second-half points in 18 minutes to spark Duke’s 80-75 comeback win over St. John’s in the Sweet 16, sending the Blue Devils to a third straight Elite Eight. His remarkable rehab and timely scoring— including a late and-one—guided Duke from a 10-point hole and underscored Scheyer’s belief in his heart and readiness.

Duke rallies to outlast St. John’s and reach the Elite Eight as Foster returns
sports14 days ago

Duke rallies to outlast St. John’s and reach the Elite Eight as Foster returns

Duke survived St. John’s 80-75 in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena, with Caleb Foster returning from a broken foot to help spark the comeback in the second half. Isaiah Evans led Duke with 25 points, Cameron Boozer had 22 and 10 rebounds, and Duke extended its winning streak to 14 as they advance to the Elite Eight to face either UConn or Michigan State.

Duke Eyes Defensive Grind Against St. John’s in Sweet 16 Showdown
sports14 days ago

Duke Eyes Defensive Grind Against St. John’s in Sweet 16 Showdown

Duke is a 6.5-point favorite over St. John’s in the Sweet 16, a grind-it-out game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on March 27, 2026. The analysis leans toward a low-scoring contest, with the standout bet being St. John’s team total Under 67.5 (-125). Multiple SGPs and under-game total bets are also highlighted, as Duke’s interior defense and slower pace could neutralize St. John’s pressure and pace. Odds can shift before tip-off, but Duke appears to have the edge in this matchup.

Duke–St. John’s Sweet 16 clash kicks off a loaded Friday NCAA slate
sports14 days ago

Duke–St. John’s Sweet 16 clash kicks off a loaded Friday NCAA slate

Live updates center Friday’s Sweet 16 with Duke staying in a tight game against St. John’s as Maliq Brown powers Duke and Caleb Foster’s status looms (possible return). Alabama pursues a heavy 3‑point onslaught against Michigan, while coaches Izzo, Pitino, Hurley and Scheyer dominate game previews and predictions for the night’s four‑game slate.

Duke Aims to Outspeed St. John’s in Sweet 16 Spotlight
sports15 days ago

Duke Aims to Outspeed St. John’s in Sweet 16 Spotlight

Top-seeded Duke brings a clear athletic edge into its Sweet 16 clash with No. 5 St. John’s at Capital One Arena, even with Caleb Foster’s status as a game-time decision; Cayden Boozer has stepped up in Foster’s absence, while Duke leans on 6-foot-9 defender Dame Sarr and Isaiah Evans’s perimeter scoring. St. John’s counters with a gritty backcourt duo, Dylan Darling (whose buzzer-beater sent the Red Storm to the Sweet 16 despite a cold stretch from long range) and Oziyah Sellers, a solid spot-up shooter, as they try to pull off the upset in a game described as a competitive, defensive battle. Edge: Duke.

Hurley Signals UConn Would Rather Face St. John’s Over Duke In Elite Eight
sports18 days ago

Hurley Signals UConn Would Rather Face St. John’s Over Duke In Elite Eight

UConn coach Dan Hurley indicated he’d prefer facing St. John’s over Duke in the Elite Eight and even urged Huskies fans to back St. John’s against Duke in the Sweet 16 to improve the building atmosphere. He framed it around Big East unity, pointing out Duke’s higher seeding and stronger metrics (KenPom ranks Duke around No. 3 vs. St. John’s around No. 16) and signaling he’d rather avoid Duke and its top NBA prospect Cameron Boozer. The piece also discusses crowd dynamics in the arena and the broader implications for fan support across the two Big East teams.