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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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 31

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.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30

NCAA Tournament Broadcasting Notes and Thoughts

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

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 9, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2025

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

Martin's dunk sent Raftery reeling.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2025

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

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

Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3, 2025

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 2, 2025