With John Calipari leading Arkansas to Sweet 16, pressure's now on Mark Pope to get Kentucky there as well

John Calipari's not done yet: Sweet 16 run after besting Rick Pitino adds new chapter to complicated career

Arkansas is in the Sweet 16 and, after his shocking leave at Kentucky a year ago, Calipari is once again finding ways to prove a lot of people wrong

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Arkansas, Calipari stun Pitino and No. 2 St. John's to reach Sweet 16 of March Madness

It was Arkansas vs. St. John's. It was John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino. It was a tense, physical affair. It resulted in Arkansas reaching the Sweet 16.

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Arkansas, Calipari end St. John's dream season to advance to Sweet 16 in upset win

Arkansas HC John Calipari got the better of his old rival Rick Pitino once again to return to the Sweet 16.

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Calipari bests Pitino in March Madness and leads Arkansas to sweetest Sweet 16 appearance yet

John Calipari is heading back to the Sweet 16 after sending a second straight Hall of Famer home from the NCAA Tournament’s “Region of Coaches.”

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Sweet 16: Calipari guides Arkansas past Pitino, St. John's 75-66 for 16th trip to regional semifinal

John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, and this one could be the sweetest of all. Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks beat longtime nemesis Rick Pitino and No. 2 seed St. John’s ...

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Calipari bests Pitino in March Madness and leads Arkansas to sweetest Sweet 16 appearance yet

John Calipari is heading back to the Sweet 16 after sending a second straight Hall of Famer home from the NCAA Tournament’s “Region of Coaches.” One game after knocking out good friend Bill Self ...

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Mark Pope comments on potential Arkansas-St John's matchup in men's NCAA Tournament

Mark Pope was asked about a potential Arkansas vs. St. John's second-round NCAA Tournament matchup between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

'Legend' Calipari leads Razorbacks into Sweet 16

John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and second-seeded St. John's 75-66 to bring his fourth school to the NCAA tournament's ...

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March Madness Saturday recap: John Calipari's Sweet 16 redemption, Big Ten's perfect start ends, is JuJu OK?

In his first season post breakup, John Calipari is back in the Sweet 16. Kentucky will look to match him there on Sunday.

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Arkansas upset second-seeded St John’s to reach Sweet 16 in March Madness stunner

No 10 Arkansas beat No 2 St John’s 75-66 in second round Purdue end McNeese’s run 76-62 to get back to Sweet 16 Cheat sheet: highlights and how to win your bracket John Calipari is heading to ...

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Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope averts possible crisis with Sweet 16 appearance in pocket

Given a pair of notable results Saturday, Sunday became a must-win for Kentucky coach Mark Pope. His players delivered him to the Sweet 16 in Year 1.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

No. 2 St. John's knocked out of NCAA Tournament by No. 10 Arkansas

John Calipari is heading to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time, guiding the Arkansas Razorbacks past nemesis Rick Pitino and St. John's.

CBS News - 1d

March Madness: Kentucky beats Illinois to return to Sweet 16 for first time since 2019

Kentucky's back in the Sweet 16 behind a big game from Koby Brea and will join John Calipari in the NCAA tournament's second weekend.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

No. 2 seed St. John's eliminated by No. 10 seed Arkansas in first major upset of NCAA Tournament

In a coaching rematch from the 1996 Final Four, John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks upset Rick Pitino’s St. John's Red Storm to advance to the Sweet 16.

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Injured Butler wills UK 'underdogs' to Sweet 16

Lamont Butler battled through multiple injuries Sunday to help Kentucky reach the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 and in Mark Pope's first season as coach.

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Watch John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino in March Madness: Time, channel for Arkansas-St. John's

It's John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino when Arkansas faces St. John's in March Madness. Time, TV channel to watch ex-Kentucky (or Louisville) coaches.

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Arkansas weathered miserable SEC start to make unlikely Sweet 16 run with St. John's win

Arkansas needed direction after starting 0-5 in the SEC. They found it and are in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA men's tournament after topping St. John's.

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Rick Pitino vs. John Calipari: Rivalry once stoked in hate gets proper resurrection Saturday in March Madness

These two classic foes facing off one more time, with a Sweet 16 trip on the line, is the matchup of the weekend

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Arkansas, St. John's players need history lesson on John Calipari-Rick Pitino rivalry

Arkansas and St. John's players aren't familiar with the history between John Calipari and Rick Pitino before the latest edition of the rivalry.

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John Calipari and Rick Pitino Have Stood the Test of Time as Basketball Foes

The age-old rivals, now with St. John’s and Arkansas, know how to battle on the court.

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Arkansas to face Texas Tech in Sweet 16

The 10-seed Arkansas Razorbacks know their Sweet 16 opponent, as the 3-seed Texas Tech Red Raiders defeated Drake on Saturday, 77-64, and will play the Hogs in San Francisco. Arkansas weathered ...

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How much can Louisville's Pat Kelsey, Kentucky's Mark Pope earn in postseason bonuses?

As 2025 postseason tournaments begin, here's a look at Pat Kelsey's, Mark Pope's contracts, performance incentives for Louisville, Kentucky hoops.

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Hall of Fame coaches John Calipari, Rick Pitino clash in NCAA Tournament

Saturday's matchup between Arkansas and St. John's will feature plenty of history between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.

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VIDEO: Calipari, players preview press conferences - Arkansas vs. Kansas

Video of Arkansas' John Calipari, players previewing the first round matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks.

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VIDEO: Calipari, players postgame - Arkansas 79, Kansas 72

Video of Arkansas' John Calipari, Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis after the Razorbacks' win over Kansas.

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March Madness veterans power Arkansas basketball, John Calipari past Kansas in first round

John Calipari brought Jonas Aidoo and Johnell Davis to Arkansas for March. In the first round, the two transfers delivered in an upset win over Kansas.

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March Madness: St. John's rolls past Omaha, sets up showdown between Rick Pitino, John Calipari

John Calipari and Rick Pitino will renew their rivalry when Arkansas faces St. John's in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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Calipari mulls Arkansas path: 'Back to my roots'

John Calipari referenced his early coaching days Wednesday, saying he is "back to my roots of being the underdog" ahead of Arkansas' NCAA tournament game vs. Kansas.

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Koby Brea leads the way as Kentucky beats Illinois 84-75 for first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019

Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in 2019.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Mark Pope's first season with Kentucky basketball will be defined by 1 thing: NCAA success

Mark Pope's first season guiding Kentucky, his alma mater, always will be viewed through the prism of how the Wildcats fare in the NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Mark Pope follows through with promise to pay Kentucky fans' gas money for Milwaukee

Mark Pope is a man of his word. The first-year Kentucky coach is following through on his promise to pay for Wildcats' fans gas to Milwaukee.

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VIDEO: Preview press conferences - Arkansas vs. St. John's

Video of Arkansas' John Calipari, players previewing the Round of 32 matchup against the St. John's Red Storm

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Social media reacts to Arkansas' win over St. John's

Arkansas HC John Calipari. Coach John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks (22-13, 8-10 SEC) are still alive in the NCAA Tournament following their 75-66 win Saturday afternoon over 2-seed St. ...

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John Calipari and Rick Pitino shared a classy moment after Arkansas upset St. John's

It's great to see John Calipari and Rick Pitino shake hands after such a great game.

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Kentucky basketball can reach Final Four. It's because Cats have point guard who knows how

Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope's team might reach the Final Four this season, and it's because point guard Lamont Butler is leading the way.

Yahoo Sports - 5h

March Madness: Arkansas, John Calipari hand Kansas its first NCAA tournament first-round loss since 2006

Kansas had won 17 straight first-round games in NCAA tournament play. The win for Arkansas sets up a potential second-round coaching showdown between John Calipari and Rick Pitino.

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In March Madness thriller, BYU gets back to Sweet 16 with 91-89 victory over Wisconsin

BYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin's John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory Saturday that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011 — the days of ...

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