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Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn
sports2 days ago

Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn

Michigan’s 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship drew 18.3 million viewers (8.8 rating) across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, down modestly in rating but up in viewers from last year, making it the most-watched title game since 2019 and the second straight cable-exclusive final to rise year over year. Nielsen’s new Big Data methodology complicates year-to-year comparisons, but the broader tournament still averaged 10.9 million viewers per window, up 7% from 2025.

via Sports Media Watch|
#cable-tv-ratings#march-madness-ratings#michigan-wolverines
Paige Bueckers Labels Geno-Staley Feud ‘Unfortunate’ After Final Four Drama
sports3 days ago

Paige Bueckers Labels Geno-Staley Feud ‘Unfortunate’ After Final Four Drama

Paige Bueckers called the Geno Auriemma–Dawn Staley sideline confrontation after UConn’s Final Four loss “unfortunate,” noting the strong basketball on display should’ve been the focus. Auriemma apologized for his postgame actions and later addressed Staley directly, while Staley urged moving on. The Huskies’ loss ended a 54-game win streak and handed South Carolina the chance to reach the national title game against UCLA, which ultimately ended in UCLA’s win. Bueckers visited the Huskies afterward to offer support and reflect on a disappointing finish for the program.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dawn-staley#geno-auriemma#paige-bueckers
Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot
sports11 days ago

Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot

After Braylon Mullins' game-winning 30-plus foot shot gave UConn a 73-72 win over Duke, Dan Hurley appeared to lean in toward referee Roger Ayers, prompting online speculation about a technical foul. Ayers and ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg said nothing happened; Hurley and Ayers reportedly discussed the moment and maintain mutual respect. The moment became a social-media talking point, but the Huskies still advanced to the Final Four with the win, leaving Duke to regroup after a controversial final possession.

via New York Post|
#dan-hurley#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
Hill: Mullins' finish could be the new Laettner moment
sports12 days ago

Hill: Mullins' finish could be the new Laettner moment

Grant Hill, calling CBS/TNT’s NCAA Tournament broadcast with Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery, described UConn's 73–72 farewell to Duke as one of the most chaotic and thrilling finishes in tournament history and suggested Braylon Mullins’ deflection and late shot could be the new Laettner moment. Hill connected the sequence to his own 1992 pass to Christian Laettner for 'The Shot,' saying the finish was epic and worth remembering for years, especially if UConn advances to a title run.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke-blue-devils#grant-hill
Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke
sports12 days ago

Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke

Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot game-winner with 0.4 seconds left to cap a dramatic Elite Eight comeback that toppled Duke and sent UConn to the Final Four, a moment many compared to the iconic Laettner shot. Down big early, the Huskies staged a late rally, with Mullins creating the decisive sequence after a Duke defensive miscue as Dan Hurley’s fiery leadership helped pull off one of the tournament’s most unforgettable finishes.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke-blue-devils#elite-eight
UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers
sports12 days ago

UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers

Duke led by 15 at halftime but collapsed late, committing 13 turnovers (eight in the second half) that allowed UConn to score 20 points off turnovers. Braylon Mullins hit the go-ahead 3 with about 10 seconds left after Cayden Boozer’s deflected pass, sealing a 73–72 win. Coach Jon Scheyer said the loss wasn’t one play but a series of mistakes that put Duke in that position. Duke finishes 35–3 but remains without a title, while UConn advances to the Final Four to face Illinois, marking another postseason heartbreak for Duke despite a stellar season.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
Jordan’s Furniture Bets on UConn Run, Promising Free Furniture if Both Teams Reach the Finals
business12 days ago

Jordan’s Furniture Bets on UConn Run, Promising Free Furniture if Both Teams Reach the Finals

Jordan’s Furniture ran a promo offering free furniture to customers who bought items Jan. 20–Mar. 1 if both UConn men’s and women’s teams reach the national championship games. After Sunday’s wins by the women over Notre Dame and the men over Duke, UConn is one win away from the finals, potentially triggering the payout for four customers. The retailer has insured the potential cost, a tactic it previously used in a 2007 World Series promotion that cost about $30 million and generated publicity and sales. The women’s team faces the winner of South Carolina vs. TCU and the men play Illinois next as the promotion nears its outcome.

via New York Post|
#business#insurance#jordans-furniture
Boozer's late turnover seals Duke's Elite Eight heartbreak against UConn
sports12 days ago

Boozer's late turnover seals Duke's Elite Eight heartbreak against UConn

Freshman Cayden Boozer said he ruined Duke’s season after a six-second turnover allowed UConn’s Braylon Mullins to hit a game-winning shot in the Elite Eight, capping Duke’s dramatic collapse from a 15-point halftime lead as Silas Demary Jr. tipped the pass to Mullins; Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer called the finish an unthinkable defeat for the No. 1 seed.

via The New York Times|
#cayden-boozer#duke-blue-devils#elite-eight
Quinonez carries UConn to 25th Final Four over Notre Dame
sports13 days ago

Quinonez carries UConn to 25th Final Four over Notre Dame

Freshman Blanca Quinonez scored 20 to power top-seeded UConn past Notre Dame 70-62 and clinch the Huskies’ 25th Final Four, with Sarah Strong netting 21 and Azzi Fudd 13 as UConn overcome slow starts. Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo led all scorers with 22 and 11 rebounds but got little help elsewhere, while UConn’s depth and defense—including Kayleigh Heckel’s minutes—carried the win. UConn advances to Phoenix to face the South Carolina–TCU winner in the Final Four.

via The New York Times|
#blanca-quinonez#final-four#notre-dame-fighting-irish
Elite Eight showdown: SportsLine model favors Over in UConn–Duke clash
sports13 days ago

Elite Eight showdown: SportsLine model favors Over in UConn–Duke clash

In the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in Washington, D.C., Duke (35-2) is a 5.5-point favorite over UConn (32-5) with an over/under of 134.5. SportsLine’s Projection Model simulates the game 10,000 times and projects the Over and a spread edge in roughly 60% of simulations, though access to the exact pick requires joining SportsLine. UConn advanced with a 67-63 win over Michigan State; Duke beat St. John’s 80-75, and Caleb Foster is listed as available for Duke.

via SportsLine|
#duke-blue-devils#ncaa-tournament-elite-eight#overunder-1345