About

The Beat, The Books, The Byline

Jeff Goldberg had a courtside seat for UConn's ascension to the top of the women's basketball universe, becoming the program's leading chronicler and historian.

Based in San Diego, CA
Beats covered UConn Women's Basketball, Boston Red Sox
Books 2 — Univ. of Nebraska Press
Newsrooms Hartford Courant, Las Vegas Review-Journal
On screen The Dynasty: UConn Huskies (AppleTV, 2026); Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep — "Screams of the South Pacific" (Investigation Discovery, 2019)

"Covering the UConn women, you knew you were watching history unfold around you in real time, and telling that story was the assignment of a lifetime."

2001–2006

UConn Women's Basketball Beat — Hartford Courant

For five seasons, from 2001 to 2006, Jeff wrote the every-day story of three championship teams, a 55-game winning streak and the zenith of the greatest rivalry in women's basketball history.

2007–2008

Boston Red Sox Beat — Hartford Courant

In 2007, Jeff became the only writer ever to cover full seasons ending in a UConn women's basketball championship and a Red Sox World Series title.

2011

Bird at the Buzzer — University of Nebraska Press

Arguably the greatest women's basketball game ever played, Jeff told the inside story of UConn's thrilling 78-76 victory over Notre Dame in the 2001 Big East tournament final, and the repercussions in the fortunes of both storied programs.

2015

Unrivaled — University of Nebraska Press

The greatest rivalry in women's basketball, and all of women's team sports. Jeff was a firsthand witness to the drama and controversy as a reporter, and told the story of this unique 12-year chapter in sports history from the perspectives of all who helped shape it.

Aug 2026

The Dynasty: UConn Huskies — AppleTV

Featured throughout the three-part docuseries alongside Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, Breanna Stewart, Steve Kerr, Sally Jenkins and Jackie MacMullan.

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