Geno Auriemma chuckles when he’s told he remains a villain in the eyes of some Tennessee Lady Vols fans and alumni. “Weird,” Auriemma, Connecticut’s legendary coach, deadpans in bemusement.

Tennessee-UConn rivalry will renew Thursday with lower stakes than yesteryear, but Geno Auriemma provides a breath for embers of rivalry. Pat Summitt and Geno Auriemma became contrasting but ...

MANCHESTER — Kathy Auriemma motioned toward the small lamp at the center of the table and her husband, Geno Auriemma, leaned forward. He reached past his wine glass and began pushing a button.

Geno Auriemma embraced Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell and shared a few words with her before their teams squared off Thursday. The longtime UConn coach wanted to remind Caldwell, who's in her first ...