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BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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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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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson to star in Naked Gun remake: Baywatch star will return to the big screen in the remake of the 80s and 90s crime spoof ...
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Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson to star in Naked Gun remake
Quick Glance: New Cast for 'Naked Gun' Reboot
  • Pamela Anderson will be seen alongside Liam Neeson in the upcoming Naked Gun reboot, set for release in July 2025.

  • Directed by Akiva Schaffer, the modern interpretation of the classic comedy franchise will promise laughs for new audiences.

  • Details about Anderson's character in the film are being kept under wraps, creating anticipation among fans for the return of the beloved series.

  • The original Naked Gun hit theaters in 1988 and was successful enough to inspire two sequels. The reboot aims to bring the series' distinctive humor to modern viewers.
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Dad runs Boston Marathon in memory of 3 slain children: Patrick Clancy's wife is charged in connection with their children's deaths.
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🚨 FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY... 🏆 2024 SEC Women's Golf Champions 🐶 Mississippi State Women's Golf #SECGolf x #SECChampionship
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NFL teams know the best way to draft, so why aren’t they doing it?: Only a few teams are curious enough to think differently, and even fewer are disciplined ...
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Mark Pope’s debut was something else. ‘It felt like the best days of Kentucky basketball.’
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A new mural of Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson has been installed on the side of the Cadillac Tower ahead of the #NFLDraft ... Show more   detne.ws/3W1qwwK
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Zvonimir Ivisic is the first former Kentucky player to follow John Calipari to Arkansas
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‘Cringe.’ Travis Kelce chugs a beer while getting diploma. It’s not going down smoothly
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Detroit's $400,000 Hollywood-style sign inspires diss tracks: Detroit commissioned a large sign as it gets ready to showcase its economic recovery on NFL Draft ...
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Messi goal, assist fuels Inter Miami's 3-2 win vs. Sporting KC in front of Mahomes, Reid
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As the Chicago Bears prepare to unveil their vision for a new downtown stadium, projects in other NFL cities could prove instructive
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Here’s how Victor Wemby's rookie year compared to LeBron James’s 👀
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Romford Market traders hit out after Sunday closure: Romford Market traders have expressed concern for the historic venue's future after Havering Council axed ...
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A perfect 10: Matt Davis, DU Pioneers shut down No. 1-ranked Boston College to claim record 10th NCAA title
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Former Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer Among Finalists for Nets Job, per Report: Mike Budenholzer, the former head coach of the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks ...
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
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Parkway sub tore down Pride and Black Lives Matter signs. He has no regrets.: The substitute teacher and legislative candidate was escorted from the high school ...
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‘It’s going to be a home run.’ High school coaches weigh in on Mark Pope’s hire at Kentucky.
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Arizona State hires Hines Ward: Ex-NFL, Steelers star joins Sun Devils coaching staff as WR coach
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Quick Glance: Pittsburgh Steelers Legend Hines Ward Joins Arizona State as Wide Receivers Coach
  • Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Hines Ward steps in as wide receivers coach at Arizona State.

  • Ward brings extensive experience and leadership qualities valued by Head Coach Dillingham.

  • With an impressive NFL career and coaching background, Ward will mentor ASU's talented wide receivers.

  • In addition to his athletic achievements, Ward was also a winner on Dancing With the Stars.
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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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MLB Fans Roasted Astros for Giving Up Nine Runs to Royals in First Inning: Astros pitcher Hunter Brown had a long first inning on the bump.
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MLB Fans Roasted Astros for Giving Up Nine Runs to Royals in First Inning
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Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2: After a 65-minute delay, the Tigers shrugged off the elements and beat the Central ...
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Tigers strike first in rain-delayed opener, beat division-rival Twins, 8-2
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Tom Brady coming out of retirement? QB says he's 'not opposed': Appearing on a podcast, the 46-year-old didn't reject the idea of answering a phone call from an ...
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Tom Brady coming out of retirement? QB says he's 'not opposed'
Quick Glance: Tom Brady Open to NFL Return
  • Brady mentioned the Patriots and Raiders before answering a question on a podcast about a potential return.

  • The former quarterback hinted that he might not be retiring 'for good' and stated that he is 'not opposed' to returning to playing in the league.

  • Brady expressed interest in acquiring stakes in the Las Vegas Raiders after previously investing in the Las Vegas Aces.

  • The 46-year-old Brady, who retired after a historic 23-year career, winning seven Super Bowls, returned to the Buccaneers in March 2022 after initially retiring.
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Victor Wembanyama Had Scary Comment About Just How Good He Can Be After First NBA Season
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Iowa Hawkeyes to retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey: The University of Iowa will retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey, the school announced on Wednesday.
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Iowa Hawkeyes to retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 jersey
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Honored for Historic Collegiate Career in Iowa
  • The Iowa women's basketball program announced the official retirement of jersey No. 22 in recognition of Caitlin Clark, following the conclusion of her college career on Sunday with the Hawkeyes' loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament national championship game.

  • Moving forward, no Iowa players will wear the iconic No. 22 jersey. Clark now joins Megan Gustafson (No. 10) as one of the three players from the Iowa women's basketball team to have her number retired.

  • The decision was revealed by Iowa's Athletics Director, Beth Goetz, on Wednesday night at the Carver-Hawkeye Arena in the presence of Clark and the fans.

  • Clark has officially entered the WNBA draft scheduled for Monday, April 15. She is anticipated to be the top pick, selected by the Indiana Fever.
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Actor Jason Bateman had hardest time figuring out what state Chiefs, Royals call home
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10 Adorable Moments Of Russell Wilson With His Family: Faith, family, and football are the core themes of the famed footballer’s life. Check out several ...
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10 Adorable Moments Of Russell Wilson With His Family
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Quick Glance: Arrest warrant issued for player of Kansas City Chiefs after accident in Dallas
  • An arrest warrant has been issued for Rashee Rice, a player of the Kansas City Chiefs, in connection with a high-speed crash in Dallas last month.

  • Dallas police announced that Rice and another driver were speeding in their two vehicles in the far-left lane of the North Central Expressway, causing a chain reaction involving four other vehicles.

  • Neither Rice nor the other driver were in custody Wednesday evening, and the passengers in their cars will not be charged, police said.

  • Royce West, Rice's attorney, apologized for his client's role in the crash and stated that Rice is cooperating with authorities. The Kansas City Chiefs have yet to comment but are monitoring the situation.
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The Golden Knights have signed Noah Hanifin to an eight-year, $58.8M contract extension. ✍️
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Arizona Coyotes players told team is relocating to Salt Lake City, reports say: GM Bill Armstrong told the team it would relocate to Salt Lake City and the move ...
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Quick Glance: Reports suggest Arizona Coyotes potentially relocating to Salt Lake City
  • Arizona Coyotes general manager Bill Armstrong traveled to Edmonton to brief the team on relocation rumors.

  • According to multiple reports, the team was reportedly informed about an upcoming relocation to Salt Lake City.

  • Two schedules were created for the upcoming season, one for Salt Lake City and one for Arizona.

  • There are still uncertainties surrounding the future of the franchise, with an official announcement of the sale scheduled for April 18.
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Ex-NFL star Terrell Suggs accused of threatening driver's life, showing gun in Starbucks drive-thru
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Quick Glance: Ex-NFL Star Terrell Suggs Accused of Threatening Driver's Life, Showing Gun in Starbucks Drive-Thru
  • Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested for an incident where he threatened to kill a driver and displayed a gun in an Arizona Starbucks drive-thru.

  • The altercation, allegedly captured on dashcam, occurred on March 10 around 12:30 p.m. when Suggs backed into another vehicle with a Range Rover.

  • Suggs faces charges of disorderly conduct involving weapons, a felony, and threatening or intimidating, a misdemeanor.

  • Suggs was ordered not to contact the victim and to refrain from gun possession. He had a successful NFL career, primarily with the Baltimore Ravens, winning two Super Bowls.
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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew
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The early-morning call to Cal Ripken Jr. that led to Jackson Holliday’s No. 7: Jackson Holliday was initially set to wear No. 1 but made a last-minute switch to ...
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Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' ordered to pay $10.8M to bank teller: An Oklahoma judge ordered Kansas City fan “ChiefsAholic,” who admitted to a series of bank ...
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Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' ordered to pay $10.8M to bank teller
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John Calipari leaves Kentucky after 15 years, saying the men’s basketball program ‘needs to hear another voice’
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Women's NCAA championship TV ratings crush the men's competition
Quick Glance: Women's NCAA Title Game Shines with Record Viewership
  • South Carolina’s victory of 87-75 over Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the women’s NCAA championship game marks a historic moment. For the first time, the women's game surpassed the men's title game, achieving the second-highest viewership for a non-Olympic women's sporting event on U.S. television.

  • The viewership for the Sunday afternoon game, which awarded the Gamecocks their fourth national title and denied Clark's Hawkeyes their first, peaked at 24.1 million during the final 15 minutes. Nielsen's figures include an estimate of individuals watching outside their homes, a metric not previously accounted for before 2020.

  • The audience for the national title game increased by 90% compared to the previous year when Clark and Iowa faced off against LSU. Moreover, this was the inaugural occurrence since 1995 of the championship being broadcast on network television.

  • During the Final Four, Clark emphasized the positive impact of audience growth on all women's sports, not solely basketball. Fox broadcasted 14 women's games this season, including three in prime time, NBC featured two, and CBS televised the Big Ten tournament championship. ABC presented five regular-season games and nine during the NCAA Tournament.
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The eclipse is all anyone talked about at The Masters: Despite one of golf’s main attractions ramping up to the first tee off on Thursday ...
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The eclipse is all anyone talked about at The Masters
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
  • An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.

  • People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.

  • Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.

  • A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.