Today's show: Mercer Baseball coach Craig Gibson and Grace Raynor on the women's Final Four
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Heading home from Cleveland feeling so grateful. Covering the women's tournament is always such a treat, but this year felt particularly special. I think this will be a season we'll all remember for a long, long time.

From The Athletic: Caitlin Clark's glittering college career is over. The tears and emotions will likely come. But in the immediate aftermath, she spoke with the content of knowing she gave her teammates and her program everything she had. nyti.ms/4aqfrcS

Shoutout to our entire The Athletic WBB team that has been delivering non-stop great stories this month. Chantel Jennings Sabreena Merchant Ben Pickman Nicole Auerbach Grace Raynor Jim Trotter, and all led by the (literally) indefatigable Shannon Ryan theathletic.com/womens-college…

Emotions will come. Tears could too.

But in the immediate aftermath of her collegiate swan song, Caitlin Clark appeared... at peace, writes Grace Raynor.

This isn’t the end for Clark, but it is the end of an era — and she appears content.

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Caitlin Clark pens a farewell message to Iowa 💛🖤

Grace Raynor on Clark's last day as a college superstar ⤵️
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Lennon Rink was born with a genetic disorder that caused tumors on her optic nerves. She is nearly blind in one eye. But because of Caitlin Clark, she's practicing to join the rec league team. On the impact Clark is having on young girls in her home state:
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Caitlin Clark scored more points this season (1,234) than Iowa football scored during her time as a Hawkeye (1,028).

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Caitlin Clark with one final goodbye for Iowa 💛 🖤

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Dawn Staley heaped praise on Caitlin Clark after South Carolina defeated Iowa in the women's national championship game.

'Caitlin Clark, you are one of the GOATS of our game.'

🎥 NCAA March Madness

“She IS Philadelphia.”

On the city that raised Dawn Staley and her love for Philly to this day: theathletic.com/5396470/2024/0…

South Carolina center Kamilla Cardoso arrived in the United States eight years ago, terrified, and knowing just three words of English. On her family's sacrifices, her path from Brazil and why it's all been worth it: theathletic.com/5375733/2024/0…

If this has you curious about Dawn Staley and her North Philly loyalties, read these fun stories told to Grace Raynor from people who knew 'Dawnie' back in the day.

Dawn Staley and the City That Loves Her Back

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Great story from Grace Raynor on Dawn Staley's Philly roots: theathletic.com/5396470/2024/0…

“She IS Philadelphia.”

On the city that raised Dawn Staley and her love for Philly to this day: theathletic.com/5396470/2024/0…

Fantastic story by ⁦Grace Raynor⁩

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Five UConn players suffered season-ending injuries this season, making the Huskies’ improbable run to the Final Four all the more remarkable.

With Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and others returning, was this run just a warm-up for next season?

✍️ Grace Raynor
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For this game to come down to that call ... just brutal. Geno Auriemma was so upset on the sidelines.

WE HAVE OURSELVES A GAME

Jason Sudeikis, Kylie Kelce and MGK are all here in Cleveland. Would make for a great dinner party trio.