Name: Paige Bueckers talks final game at UConn, bond with Geno Auriemma, respect for South Carolina program
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Description: UConn star Paige Bueckers is "probably going to be sad" regardless of the outcome against South Carolina knowing it will be her final game in a Huskies uniform. She spoke about her close relationship with head coach Geno Auriemma and his ability to push the right buttons for the team. Bueckers also expressed her admiration and respect for Dawn Staley's South Carolina program.

Mets

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke about his team's surging offense in their 8-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mendoza was also pleased by what he saw defensively, as well as from his pitching staff.

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For the Cyclones, Carson Benge went 4-for-5 with a stolen base as Brooklyn beat Wilmington 5-4 in 10 innings. In Binghamton, Nick Morabito went 2-for-4 with a run scored.

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Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, and Starling Marte all hit homes runs as the Mets' offense exploded for the second straight day as they beat the Diamondbacks 8-3. 

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On Baseball Night in NY, Andy Martino has some reporting on Juan Soto not doing the Soto shuffle.  Martino says he's not feeling comfortable at the moment and his teammates and others in the organization are helping Soto through this time.

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza gave an update on the status of relief pitcher A.J. Minter, saying his injury is "significant," and did not rule out season-ending surgery. Mendoza also elaborated on his strategy in managing the bullpen given this development.  

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Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza felt prior to the Mets game on Monday vs. Washington, that Brandon Nimmo was due to break out of his slump because "he's a really good hitter." Starter Griffin Canning will settle for putting up zeros through five innings, crediting catcher Francisco Alvarez with calling a strong game, but it remains his goal to get deeper into games.

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Saying "it felt good," Mets OF Brandon Nimmo had himself a day with a club-record tying nine RBI. Nimmo bashed a pair of homers, including a grand slam and a three-run shot. He wasn't done, lining a two-run double to tie the team mark for RBI in a game.  He added that "it was cool" to be part of Mets history.

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Brandon Nimmo led a 21-hit Mets attack, tying a club record with nine RBI in a 19-5 rout of the Nationals. Nimmo launched a pair of home runs including a grand slam and added a two-run double, breaking out of his slump with a monster performance. Starter Griffin Canning continues to impress, pitching five scoreless innings as the Mets gained a split of the four-game series in Washington.

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Yankees

On SNY’s SportsNite, Chelsea Sherrod, Jon Alba, and John Harper discuss another dreadful outing by New York Yankees closer Devin Williams, and whether or not it's time to make a closer change to Luke Weaver in the Bronx.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari on how he expects Aaron Judge's season to be up there with some of the all-time greats.

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On Baseball Night in NY, Emmanuel Berbari and Hannah Keyser examine whether Carlos Rodon can really be a reliable starter for the Yankees.

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There were no shortage of heroes for the Yankees on Wednesday night as they completed a three-game sweep of the Royals 4-3. Clarke Schmidt was thrilled to return to a packed house at Yankee Stadium for his first start of the season, tossing a strong 5.2 innings. Captain Aaron Judge snapped a 3-3 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning and reliever Fernando Cruz took on the closer role with Devin Williams unavailable. Cruz got the job done but needed a little help from Cody Bellinger, who made a diving catch in the ninth inning to preserve the win.

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 SNY's Niki Lattarulo discusses Jasson Dominguez performance this season and his dominance in the Yankees' win over the Royals Tuesday night.

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After a difficult start to the season, Yankees' left fielder Jasson Dominguez feels his "confidence growing" after a three-RBI night in a 4-2 win over Kansas City. His bases-clearing double in the sixth inning proved to be the eventual game-winner. Starter Max Fried continues to shine, allowing just two runs in 6.2 innings. He complimented Dominguez on his big night and called the win a "great team effort."

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Will Warren picked up his first major league win with his family in attendance as the Yankees beat the Giants 8-4. Teammate Ben Rice, who homered in the sixth inning and continues to produce in the leadoff spot, believes having a plan every time he goes to the plate is the biggest reason for his success in the early going. Cody Bellinger laced a triple and had two RBI but also complimented Rice on his approach and overall felt the team handled the inclement weather conditions well.

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Jets

SNY’s Jeane Coakley speaks with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, GM Darren Mougey, and 2025 draft picks Armand Membou, Mason Taylor, Arian Smith, and Malachi Moore about their goals for the upcoming season, their reactions to being drafted by New York, and what it means to make it to the NFL.

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SNY's Chelsea Sherrod, Bart Scott, Willie Colon, and Connor Rogers discuss Jets' second round pick tight end Mason Taylor and how he will help the Jets offense as a patch catcher and blocker.

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes breaks down the 2025 NFL Draft for the Jets, the first under the new regime of GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn. Hughes notes that the picks made by the team emphasize a faith in quarterback Justin Fields, as many holes were filled around him on offense with picks such as OT Armand Membou, TE Mason Taylor, and WR Arian Smith.

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Jets GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn wrapped up the final day of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith  and safety Malachi Moore of Alabama. They completed the 2025 class by drafting a pair of Miami defenders, linebacker Francisco Mauiaga and defensive end Tyler Baron.

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Florida State cornerback Azareye'h Thomas thrives on the "physicality" of the game while smothering wide receivers and is determined to bring those skills to the Jets after being picked in the third round of the NFL Draft, joining an already potent secondary.

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Giants

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll recapped the final day of the NFL Draft in which they chose Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo, Purdue guard Marcus Mbow, tight end Thomas Fidone from Nebraska and  Oklahoma State cornerback Korie Black. Both men cited Skattebo as one of their favorite players in the draft and were also surprised Mbow was still available.

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Knicks

Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson expressed their frustration and disappointment as the Knicks fell 106-103 to the Pistons in Game 5. Hart said the team needs to do a better job coming out of the half strong. Brunson said the loss was tough, but had faith his team can respond in Game 6.   

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SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley speaks with Niki Lattarulo about Tom Thibodeau not calling a timeout in the final minute of the game with Jalen Brunson on the bench, Brunson and Hart's injuries, and what to expect in the team's Game 6 matchup in Detroit.

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On The Putback with Ian Begley, SNY's NBA Insider is joined by Jared Dubin of CBS and Knicks fan State From Harlem to break down the adjustments Tom Thibodeau has made in New York's series against Detroit and what his job security looks like moving forward.

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UConn star Paige Bueckers is "probably going to be sad" regardless of the outcome against South Carolina knowing it will be her final game in a Huskies uniform. She spoke about her close relationship with head coach Geno Auriemma and his ability to push the right buttons for the team. Bueckers also expressed her admiration and respect for Dawn Staley's South Carolina program.

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UConn head coach Geno Auriemma reflected back to the 2022 championship game against South Carolina when some team members became ill and were no match for Dawn Staley's squad. He said the major difference between this year's team and years past is a younger roster including freshman standout Sarah Strong, who has impressed Auriemma with her maturity. Holding it all together though was Paige Bueckers and her dedication to the UConn program. "She deserves to go out a national champion." 

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SNY's Chelsea Sherrod catches up with UConn head coach Geno Auriemma after they advanced to the championship game on Sunday against South Carolina in Tampa. Auriemma was proud of his team's effort and energy from start to finish, routing a good UCLA team by 34 points. True to form though, the coach added, "We'll see if it translates over to Sunday night,"

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UConn cruised into the NCAA championship game with an emphatic 85-51 blowout of UCLA and move on to face their nemesis, South Carolina. Head coach Geno Auriemma said he was "humbled" by his team's virtually mistake-free performance while Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong know they still have 40 minutes or more to go with the Women's National Championship on the line Sunday night.

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