Caitlin Clark, Iowa beat UConn in March Madness thriller to earn championship game berth
CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark gave us something we didn’t know was possible. She threw passes that no one expected. She has also taken shots from other area codes. Caitlin Clark had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, leading the University of Iowa to a 71-69 victory over UW. USA Today Sports She scored more […]
Caitlin Clark gets shot at March Madness greatness
CLEVELAND — Caitlin Clark is given another 40 minutes, the final 40 minutes to wear the crown as queen of the competition. If you’re unlucky enough to slip into a seat at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in your pocket and watch Caitlin Clark try to demolish a powerhouse South Carolina, 36-0, you’ll be lucky enough to […]
Kylie Kelce, Jason Sudeikis at star-studded Iowa-UConn March Madness game
The stars shone both on and off the court Friday night in Cleveland. Kailey Kelce and Jason Sudeikis were among the celebrities in attendance for the big NCAA Tournament Final Four matchup, while Kaitlin Clark and Iowa defeated Paige Bueckers and Collegiate Conn 71-69 at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Ta. Kelce, the wife of former Eagles […]
Geno Auriemma, UConn irate over March Madness foul call
Aaliyah Edwards’ controversial offensive foul during UW’s 71-69 March Madness loss to Iowa in the Final Four on Friday night drew scorn from all sides of the basketball world. But, unsurprisingly, the harshest statements came from those associated with the Huskies. “There’s probably an illegal screen call on every possession,” UW coach Geno Auriemma said […]
Iowa-UConn March Madness clash ends in controversy with illegal screen
These days, it’s not a big game without a highly controversial refereeing decision. UW forced back-to-back turnovers and held the ball, trailing 70-69 with 10 seconds left after a timeout call. However, Aaliyah Edwards was subsequently called for an illegal review, and the whistle seemed to have been very minimal. Gabby Marshall, screened by Edwards, […]
Caitlin Clark’s dad sneaks snacks into March Madness Final Four
He may have been attending an NCAA Tournament game, but Caitlin Clark’s father decided to turn pro. Her father, Brent, appeared to have snacks in his jacket pocket ahead of Clark’s Final Four matchup with the University of Iowa at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. When ESPN’s cameras cut to Clark’s family in the crowd, […]
NC State’s DJ Burns Jr. savoring unlikely March Madness rise
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NCAA Tournament’s biggest star plays four instruments: tuba, piano, baritone saxophone and upright bass. He is a fan of fashion and anime, and is a limited athlete who cannot wow you with his limited athletic ability. Despite quitting the sport in eighth grade, some NFL draft analysts believe he has a […]
March jobs report: healthcare and government sectors added the most
The Morning with Maria panel reacts to the March jobs report, Fed rate cut expectations, inflation, AI stocks, and Biden’s 2025 budget proposal. The U.S. economy continued its strong job growth in March, as strong health care and government employment boosted overall payrolls. Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, easily beating the 200,000 increase expected […]
US adds 303K jobs in March, again beating expectations
The U.S. economy added 303,000 jobs in March and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.8%, according to new Labor Department figures released Friday. March employment data again exceeded expectations. Economists had predicted that economic growth would add 200,000 jobs and reduce the unemployment rate to 3.8%. The latest figures come after months of strong […]
US employers add 303K jobs in March, unemployment lower
U.S. employers added a massive 303,000 total payrolls in March, marking the fifth consecutive month of larger-than-expected job gains. The monthly figure was higher than the 200,000 job gain expected by economists. A strong job market has kept interest rates historically high, but Wall Street has been wary of making predictions from initial numbers in […]