Name: KK Arnold and Ice Brady talk Final Four prep, Paige Bueckers influence, defending UCLA
Uploaded: 2025-04-03T05:07-05:00
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Description: SNY's Chelsea Sherrod chats with UConn's KK Arnold and Ice Brady as they prepare to face UCLA in their Final Four matchup on Friday night. They each talk about the team's confidence, knowing they've put in the work to get to this point. Brady also added her thoughts on Paige Bueckers being a "role model," and helping her through the ups and downs of her injury-plagued season.

Mets

Brett Baty and Tylor Megill react to the Mets' 5-0 loss to the Marlins. Baty was asked about his fifth-inning error that ultimately cost New York two runs. Megill called his effort "a searching day" as he worked out of trouble but only got 12 outs.

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Juan Soto and Pete Alonso react to the Mets scoring 10 runs in their win against the Marlins. The sluggers also discuss Soto being intentionally walked in the sixth inning to load the bases for Alonso, who then hit a double that drove in three runs.

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Following the Mets' 10-5 win over the Marlins, Carlos Mendoza and Clay Holmes discuss Holmes' first win as a starter in over seven years, settling down after allowing two runs in the first, and their trust in the New York offense.

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Francisco Lindor hit his first home run of the season, while Pete Alonso tallied four RBI as the Mets’ offense exploded for 10 runs in their win over the Marlins.

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Yankees

The Yankees launched three more home runs, scoring nine times but then had to hold off a late Arizona charge to win 9-7. Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm, who each homered themselves, were still in awe of Aaron Judge's three-hit, four-RBI performance including his fifth homer of the young season. Judge chose to credit his teammates for taking quality at-bats and making big pitches in avoiding a sweep.

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Aaron Boone and Jasson Dominguez react to Dominguez's home run, Will Warren's start, and the Bronx's bullpen faltering in the eighth.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone speaks about Paul Goldschmidt's willingness to hit in the leadoff spot, the torpedo bats some of the players are using, and signing Adam Ottavino.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone called it a "raucous situation," watching his team launch four homers in the first inning, going on to set a new franchise record with nine on the day. Boone was not pleased with the Yankees defensively but on a historic offensive day in which they scored 20 runs, that took a back seat.

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Jets

Jets QB Justin Fields discusses meeting with the New York coaches and staff, reuniting with college teammate Garrett Wilson, and what makes the Jets a good fit for him.

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Jamien Sherwood speaks about not having Aaron Rodgers around, his thoughts about Justin Fields, and getting ready for the season. Brandon Stephens talks about how it was an easy decision for him to join the Jets, his thoughts on coach Aaron Glenn and Justin Fields, and preparing for the season

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SNY NFL Insider Connor Hughes speaks about Aaron Glenn saying he wants to find and keep young talent and what that means for Garrett Wilson and Sauce Gardner.

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Giants

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Jameis Winston speaks about his excitement joining the Giants, what he was told his role would be when he signed with the team, and his desire to help New York win.

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SNY's Chelsea Sherrod chats with UConn's KK Arnold and Ice Brady as they prepare to face UCLA in their Final Four matchup on Friday night. They each talk about the team's confidence, knowing they've put in the work to get to this point. Brady also added her thoughts on Paige Bueckers being a "role model," and helping her through the ups and downs of her injury-plagued season. 

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