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Kels Dayton is the Sports Editor at the Hartford Courant.

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said the ACC and Big East should consider merging to form a megaconference. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Mike Krzyzewski says the Big East and ACC should consider forming a megaconference

January 15, 2025 at 7:10 a.m.

Mike Krzyzewski knows better than anyone about the changes college sports have seen in recent years, and he has a few ideas for how his former conference, the ACC, can...

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, center, celebrates at the end of a Final Four college basketball game against UConn in the women’s NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. Iowa won 71-69. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Social media reacts to offensive foul call against UConn’s Aaliyah Edwards in Final Four

April 6, 2024 at 11:26 a.m.

A moving screen call on Aaliyah Edwards prevented the Huskies from even getting a shot off in what had been developing into an instant classic between two marquee programs.

UConn guard Cam Spencer (12) reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UConn men may no longer be No. 1 in rankings, but they’re still betting favorites for national title

February 27, 2024 at 3:28 p.m.

UConn may no longer be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll, but bettors still believe the defending national champions are the favorite to take home the title again...

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