Coverage dated October 29, 2026

Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome

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Hold the onions. Don’t mention the lingerie. But maybe “a little kiss” of the pope’s ring. Bill Raftery is considering dialing back some of his famous catchphrases for his first broadcasting assignment of the college basketball season.

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    Bill Raftery might have ‘a little kiss’ for the pope’s ring at college hoops season opener in Rome (opens Crux)

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    Hold the onions. Don’t mention the lingerie. But maybe “a little kiss” of the pope’s ring. Bill Raftery is considering dialing back some of his famous catchphrases for his first broadcasting assignment of the college basketball season.

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