There are exceptions to most every rule. As long as they’re exceptional. For all my whining about game-casters who talk too much, there are two who would only minimize their value if they chose — or were able — to speak less. One was now-retired hockey play-by-player Doc Emrick whose charm, knowledge, wordsmanship and overall … Read more
Griff II, Drake’s live bulldog mascot, has been seen everywhere in the early days of March Madness. Well, almost. While the 6-year-old pup has spent time napping alongside the Bulldogs team as it went through the Missouri Valley Conference tournament, sat through Selection Sunday and signed autographs in downtown Wichita, he’s not allowed to attend … Read more
Players aren’t the only ones whose lives could change in the March Madness spotlight. McNeese State’s men’s basketball team is the latest Cinderella story to come out of the 2025 NCAA Tournament as the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off No. 5 seed Clemson on Thursday, 69-67, to secure the program’s first-ever NCAA victory in the opening … Read more
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Dave Portnoy wants this college student put behind bars for even thinking about going to the rack in a double-digit game where the outcome was decided. The Barstool Sports … Read more
The Round of 64 had some choppy play in games –– and in the booth. TNT announcer Jim Jackson had a slight gaffe on Thursday during Wofford’s 77-62 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers, calling them the Terrapins instead of the Terriers while discussing free throw discrepancies between the teams in the first half. “I talk … Read more
John Calipari’s daughter was going through it while sitting in the stands during Arkansas’ hard-fought victory over Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. CBS cameras captured Megan Calipari with her head tucked her in lap as the Razorbacks went on a 7-0 run to go up four with less … Read more
A look at the key March Madness 2025 games to watch on Friday: (9) Baylor vs. (8) Mississippi St. 12:15 p.m., CBS Take a half day at work and get the weekend started early with 12 hours of Madness. St. John’s fans unfortunately are familiar with Baylor, having lost a wild, 99-98 thriller in 2OT back … Read more
A look at the key March Madness 2025 games to watch on Thursday: (9) Creighton vs. (8) Louisville 12:15 p.m., CBS Productivity around the nation will come to a halt when March Madness officially begins — no, the First Four doesn’t count — with this battle of high-major programs, neither of which Auburn will be … Read more
The average American is willing to put nearly $120 on the line for their March Madness brackets this year, according to new research. The younger generations understand the most that it’s high risk, high reward, as Gen Z is willing to lose an average of $199, whereas millennials up the ante to an average of $205. On … Read more
On Saturday night, St. John’s University basketball ended a 25-year drought, clinching the Big East Tournament. As the team cut down the nets in celebration — of their title and a miraculous two-year turnaround under Coach Rick Pitino — Mike Repole watched in awe from the floor at Madison Square Garden. Headed to the airport after … Read more
Greg Gumbel was an institution on Selection Sunday, and CBS made sure to pay homage to him during this year’s broadcast just months after his death. The Selection Sunday broadcast opened up with a tribute video for Gumbel featuring a text overlay that read: “For more than 25 years Greg Gumbel was the host of … Read more
A reporter “caught some pepper spray” in the fracas that broke out Saturday between Michigan and Ohio State following the Wolverine’s 13-10 road win over their loathed rival in Columbus. Stephanie Otey of 97.1 The Fan took to social media in the immediate aftermath, detailing in a video shared on X that “cops came out … Read more
The City That Never Sleeps could be facing some stiff competition — just a few hours drive up the Thruway. By joining a very short list of North American cities that allow bars to remain open and serving alcohol 24 hours a day, Montreal — where the drinking age is 18 — hopes to further broaden its appeal … Read more
Tracy Wolfson came prepared. CBS Sports’ lead sideline reporter conducted her postgame interview with UConn coach Dan Hurley and star center Donovan Clingan on a ladder Saturday after her previous exchange with Purdue’s 7-foot-4 superstar, Zach Edey, fueled jokes online. “That is right, Ian [Eagle], you said I needed a ladder, I got myself a … Read more
Kristin Juszczyk is only up to more good. The fashion designer wife of 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk changed the ways of game day attire, especially for women during the past NFL season, with iconic puffers made for Taylor Swift and Simone Biles. This time, the custom-made clothing was inspired by the record-setting Caitlin Clark before … Read more
The University of Connecticut tried to get ahead of the madness. UConn has both its men’s and women’s teams in the Final Four this weekend, and the school took precautions to ensure the safety of those who will be celebrating on its campus — after last year’s mayhem when the men’s basketball team won the … Read more
Shannon Sharpe didn’t sugarcoat his feelings about LSU coach Kim Mulkey while discussing her game plan in the Tigers’ 94-87 loss to Iowa in Monday’s Elite Eight matchup in the women’s NCAA Tournament. During the latest installment of his and Chad Johnson’s “Nightcap with Unc and Ocho” podcast, Sharpe blamed Mulkey for her team’s inability … Read more
Larry David’s experience watching UConn blow out Illinois 77-52 felt like something straight out of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” — pretty, pretty, pretty miserable. “I’m in Boston and my friend got me tickets,” David told CT Insider. The HBO star was in attendance — sitting in the front row — to watch the Sweet 16 matchup … Read more
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley had jokes about his wife and his lucky dragon underwear after the Huskies steamrolled San Diego State, 82-52, in their Sweet 16 matchup Thursday night. In a postgame interview, reporter Andy Katz mentioned that Hurley was waving to his wife, Andrea, who was featured on the TBS broadcast multiple … Read more
Chris Russo has long been a crusader against sporting events that start way too late at night. After all, in the introduction of his SiriusXM radio show, he can be heard barking, “Give us a chance to watch the damn thing, will you please?” With that as the backdrop, it was an inevitability that he … Read more