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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bill raftery - The Untold Story

Ian Eagle Shares a Tremendous Nugget on the Viral Video From UConn-Duke Ending

The CBS play-by-play voice explains why he wasn’t part of the clip with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill.

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Breaking Down the Incredible Video of CBS Announcers Reacting to UConn’s Game-Winner

Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery and Grant Hill delivered an all-time great March Madness moment.

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NCAA Tournament Broadcasting Notes and Thoughts

A rising star, notable absences and a legend’s legendary performance have highlighted CBS and Turner’s coverage.

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March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

The full schedule for the Sweet 16 at the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament is set. Here are full details, matchups and broadcast information.

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The Reason the Men’s NCAA Tournament Remains a Perfect Television Event

Somehow, streaming services haven’t yet gotten their claws into one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

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WWE’s Paul Heyman Drew a Ton of Eyeballs to ESPN With Controversial Interview

Paul Heyman’s interview with Pat McAfee drew monster numbers.

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Mailbag: McAfee-Rodgers, NFL Single-Game Dream and More

Answering all your sports media (and more) questions.

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Absurd Luka Doncic Ejection Leads to Great Lakers Radio Call

Lakers play-by-play announcer John Ireland was left stunned and irate over Doncic’s nonsensical ejection against the Thunder.

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National Title Game Was a Perfect Example of Why College Basketball Is Both Awful and Healthy

Hideous quality of play plus thrilling finishes is what college basketball is all about these days.

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One Year Later, Ratings for Caitlin Clark’s NCAA Tournament Run Seem Even More Impressive

This year’s viewership numbers for the women’s NCAA tournament magnifies the former Iowa star's drawing power.

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Bill Raftery's Reaction to Alijah Martin's Monster Dunk Was Priceless

Martin's dunk sent Raftery reeling.

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ESPN’s Karl Ravech Dropped Quite a Hyperbolic Shohei Ohtani Take

MLB media loves to go overboard when assessing Ohtani’s popularity.

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Bill Raftery, 81, on Retirement: ‘I Haven’t Thought About It At All’

The college basketball broadcasting legend says he’ll keep working as long as his bosses want him.

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Here Are the Announcers and Referees for the Men's Final Four

The announcers and game officials are locked in for the men's Final Four in San Antonio.

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March Madness 2025 predictions: which of the No 1 seeds are in for a shock?

Who are the players to watch? Will injuries cost Duke? Our writers pick the winners, sleepers and upsets in both NCAA Tournament brackets

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March Madness TV Schedule, Announcers & More: How to Watch With & Without Cable

The madness is about to begin. The 2025 NCAA tournament's first round begins on Thursday, bringing with it a storm of buzzer beaters, upset victories, memes, the agony of defeat and general chaos.

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Michigan's Tre Donaldson Got Back His Gum at the Expense of Free Throws for Wisconsin

Five-second rule.

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NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt Doesn’t Want to Hear the Clichés When It Comes to Cam Skattebo

The ‘Good Morning Football’ host delivered a passionate plea for those covering Arizona State running back ahead of the draft.

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas Shows Off Impressive Bill Raftery, Larry David Impressions

Bilas shares insight into working with Bill Raftery and golfing with Larry David.

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Rick Pitino Had a Macabre Reaction to St. John's Free Throw Struggles vs. Marquette

The Johnnies held on to a win Tuesday despite difficulties at the free-throw line.

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ESPN’s Sean McDonough Explains How Bill Raftery Got the Nickname ‘Uncle One More’

McDonough just added to Raftery’s legend on the latest episode of ‘SI Media Podcast.’

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SI Media Podcast: ESPN's Sean McDonough on Calls Old and New

McDonough is coming off a memorable night calling the ACC Championship Game.

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NBC, Mike Tirico Turned In A+ Performance During Lions’ Stunning Comeback Against Texans

Perfect timing, storytelling, great calls highlight NBC’s telecast of Lions win against Texans.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Raftery was absolutely dumbfounded by FAU botching the final seconds of regulation against Northwestern

Bill Raftery is all of us.

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Why Ian Eagle and not Jim Nantz is calling 2024 March Madness games with Bill Raftery and Grant Hill

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