Last updated: March 21, 2026, 3:30 PM ET
NCAA Basketball Showdowns
The second round of the Men's NCAA tournament saw UConn narrowly escape an upset, propelled by Tarris Reed Jr.'s historic 31-point, 27-rebound performance in an 82-71 victory over Furman, ensuring the No. 2 seed advances. Meanwhile, Saturday's action across the bracket culminated with eight teams punching tickets to the Sweet, including Michigan's victory which was dissected alongside Louisville and Ohio State's successful outings in the Women's tournament coverage provided by ESPN. The coaching matchup between Dusty May and Josh Schertz, who have long exchanged scouting notes, added intrigue to the Michigan vs. Saint Louis contest as both sought a Sweet 16 spot following a full slate of women's first-round games.
Global Cycling & Track Dominance
In professional cycling, Tadej Pogacar claimed his inaugural Milan-San Remo title after engaging in a gripping final-stretch battle with Britain's Tom Pidcock, adding another major classic to his glittering career resume. This event was marred by a serious incident where Italian rider Debora Silvestri was hospitalized following a crash during the women's one-day race. Shifting focus to the track, Great Britain's Josh Kerr successfully reclaimed his world indoor 3,000m championship, marking a triumphant return to global podium success after dealing with a prior injury.
Rugby League & Premiership Playoff Picture
In Super League action, the Warrington Wolves secured a commanding victory over Castleford Tigers, moving into second place in the standings largely thanks to Kelepi Tanginoa, who registered an impressive four tries in the rout. Elsewhere in rugby union, Exeter managed to clinch a crucial 26-14 win against Sale at Sandy Park, a result that propelled them directly into the Premiership playoff positions as the season nears its conclusion.
UFC London & College Sports Honors
The latest UFC event in London featured a main card headlined by matchups involving Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev, with analysts providing reasons why each bout could become the event's standout fight. In American college sports, Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey received the prestigious Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, recognizing her as the top player in collegiate women's hockey this season.
European Soccer & Sports Litigation
The weekend saw mixed results in European rugby fixtures, as Edinburgh suffered a particularly heavy defeat away to the Lions in Johannesburg, conceding eight tries in a completely one-sided performance. In Northern Irish football, Glentoran could only manage a 1-1 draw against a 10-man Coleraine side, meaning they only narrowed the gap to league leaders Larne by a single point before the league split. Furthermore, in high-stakes litigation outside of standard competition, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group initiated legal proceedings aimed at recovering a specialized America's Cup vessel previously utilized by Sir Ben Ainslie's sailing team.
NFL Quarterback Moves
In the NFL offseason, Kenny Pickett explained that his decision to join the Carolina Panthers was heavily influenced by the presence of head coach Dave Canales, with Pickett stating his move is aimed at achieving his ultimate goal of regaining a starting quarterback position.