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March Madness makes all sorts of ratings history during opening week

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The 2026 March Madness tournament has already produced some of its all-time best viewership numbers. The event’s first six days have led to record-setting numbers on TNT and CBS Sports broadcasts. The 2026 NCAA Tournament averages 10.1 million viewers through the first two rounds, the most of all-time, March Madness announced on social media. The […] The post March Madness makes all sorts of ratings history during opening week appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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March Madness coach turns air red with furious outburst at officials over tough call

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Florida's March Madness title defense ended with a dramatic 73-72 loss to Iowa after coach Todd Golden's expletive-filled outburst over a technical foul call, before Alvaro Folgueiras hit the game-winner with under five seconds left

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March Madness Ticket Prices Hit Shocking Level In Stacked Regional

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Ticket prices to the Washington, D.C. NCAA Tournament regional are insane.

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“Caitlin Clark Lives Rent Free in Those Edges”: Fans Blast Cotie McMahon For Mocking Iowa State After Second-Round Exit

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Fans troll Ole Miss forward Cotie McMahon with Caitlin Clark references after McMahon mocked Iowa's second-round loss to Virginia on Monday.

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Despite Wailing in Pain After Neck Injury, Iowa’s Hannah Stuelke Hustles Back to Defense

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Iowa Hawkeyes star Hannah Stuelke had an awe-inspiring hustle play despite being shaken up, as captured on the broadcast, during her team's second round matchup against coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton's Virginia Cavaliers in this year's national tournament.

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Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history

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The men’s NCAA Tournament has a few surprises in the Sweet 16 with No. 9 seed Iowa and No. 11 seed Texas. On Monday, the women’s Sweet 16 saw a giant upset with No. 10 seed Virginia knocking off No. 2 seed Iowa 83-75 in double overtime at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa. Virginia … The post Virginia women’s team makes NCAA Tournament history appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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“Worse Than A Breakup”: Florida Reporter Talia Baia Reveals Real Emotions Behind Iowa’s Buzzer Beater Win Over Gators

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Florida reporter Talia Baia had a unique analogy to UF crashing out of the NCAA Tournament after losing to Iowa in the second round on Sunday.

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Angry Fans Spammed $6 Million Florida Player’s Instagram Account After March Madness Upset

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The Florida basketball team fell in NCAA Tournament play against Iowa in the Round of 32. The team’s national title pursuit is over after the first weekend of postseason play. Transfer guard Xaivian Lee has received the brunt of the criticism on social media after the fact. Angry college basketball fans spammed his Instagram account to […] The post Angry Fans Spammed $6 Million Florida Player’s Instagram Account After March Madness Upset appeared first on BroBible.

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Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset

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Less than a year after hoisting a national championship, Florida basketball coach Todd Golden is reeling from an upset loss during the Round of 32. Although Golden pulled all the right strings en route to a title a year ago, in a tight game vs. ninth-seeded Iowa on Sunday, a strategy he attempted to deploy […] The post Florida basketball’s Todd Golden reveals bizarre end-of-game strategy that backfired in Iowa upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Viral Florida reporter shows her view of heartbreaking finish to season: ‘100% worse than a breakup’

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Sports reporter Talia Baia said Iowa's upset of Florida, the defending national champion and No. 1 seed, "might be my worst heartbreak yet" as she reacted to the March Madness thriller on Sunday.

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Florida basketball’s Todd Golden makes tough admission after loss to Iowa

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Florida basketball coach Todd Golden and the first-seeded Gators suffered a stunning loss Sunday night against Iowa, and the upset might linger for quite some time in Gainesville. After the 73-72 loss, Golden addressed the disappointing result, which ended Florida’s repeat national championship bid. “Obviously, a disappointing result for us tonight,” Golden said. “Credit to […] The post Florida basketball’s Todd Golden makes tough admission after loss to Iowa appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll of the Day: Biggest March Madness Upset So Far

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We're down to the Sweet 16 in the men's NCAA Tournament. This year's bracket has largely stayed true to form with a lot of chalk and only a few key upsets. Still, your bracket might already be busted. Your humble correspondent was on hand Sunday night for No. 9 seed Iowa's upset win over defending ...

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Iowa’s Ben McCollum admits Alvaro Folgueiras’ game-winner vs. Florida went off script

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There will be a new national champion after Iowa knocked out Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday in dramatic fashion. Alvaro Folgueiras buried the game-winning three-pointer for the No. 9 Hawkeyes from the right corner with 3.9 seconds left to eliminate the top-seeded defending champions, 73-72. The Gators still had […] The post Iowa’s Ben McCollum admits Alvaro Folgueiras’ game-winner vs. Florida went off script appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Iowa basketball’s Ben McCollum discusses Florida win’s impact on recruiting

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At least for one night, Iowa is the talk of the college basketball world. The Hawkeyes upset No. 1 seed Florida in the Round of 32 last night with a late, go-ahead 3-pointer before preventing the Gators from taking a potential game-winner at the other end. After the win, Iowa head basketball coach Ben McCollum […] The post Iowa basketball’s Ben McCollum discusses Florida win’s impact on recruiting appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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College basketball viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch NCAA Women’s Tournament

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All Times Eastern NCAA Women’s Tournament 2nd Round Afternoon Games Fort Worth 3 Region KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY Announcers: Wes Durham/Angela Taylor Alabama at Louisville — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, noon Sacramento 4 Region Carver–Hawkeye Arena, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Announcers: Matt Schumacker/Ros Gold-Onwude Virginia at Iowa — ESPN/ESPN Unlimited, 2 p.m. Fort Worth Read more... The post College basketball viewing picks for March 23, 2026: How to watch NCAA Women’s Tournament appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Iowa wrestler refuses handshake after another loss to Penn State rival

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Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink defeated Iowa's Mikey Caliendo in the NCAA Wrestling Championship finals, extending his record to 9-0 against his rival, but Caliendo refused to shake hands after the loss

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Iowa Basketball Mocked Florida After Beating Gators’ Big Brain Strategy With Controversial Player

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The Iowa basketball team upset top-seeded Florida in the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night to provide viewers with madness in March. The Hawkeyes brutally mocked the Gators following a game-winning shot in the final moments of a chippy contest. A controversial player put his team ahead after Iowa beat Florida’s analytical last-second strategy. College basketball […] The post Iowa Basketball Mocked Florida After Beating Gators’ Big Brain Strategy With Controversial Player appeared first on BroBible.

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