Bill Raftery may avoid famous catchphrases during Rome opener
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"Bill Raftery may avoid famous catchphrases during Rome opener" is generating significant coverage in the Sports category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include National Catholic Reporter and The New York Times. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (2)
- Villanova and Notre Dame bring college basketball to Rome. Dinner is on the line. National Catholic Reporter · 1d ago
- Why are Villanova and Notre Dame opening the college basketball season in Rome? The New York Times · 1d ago
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