Last updated: March 18, 2026, 11:30 PM ET
NCAA & Collegiate Recruiting
Prairie View A&M's Cinderella run continues into the main draw of the NCAA tournament following a decisive 67-55 victory over Lehigh in the First Four on Wednesday evening, marking the program's first tournament win one year after finishing the season with only five total victories. The action in the First Four is set to conclude with the matchup between Miami (OH) and SMU, as the field finalizes ahead of Thursday's slate of games. Separately on the recruiting front, the University of Southern California Trojans secured their third commitment from a 2026 McDonald's All American when top-five senior Christian Collins announced his decision to join the program.
Legal & Personnel Matters
A former college basketball assistant coach, Kevin Mays of Cal State Bakersfield, will proceed to trial after a California judge determined there was adequate evidence to move forward with charges stemming from accusations of pimping and related offenses. This legal development contrasts sharply with the emotional triumph seen in Rhode Island high school sports, where a local hockey team captured the state title just weeks after a tragic shooting occurred in the stands during one of their games, with player Colin Dorgan overcoming the loss of three family members in the incident to help secure the championship.
Professional Golf & Soccer
At Augusta National, Rory McIlroy spared no expense while hosting the annual Masters Champions Dinner, curating a lavish menu that featured high-end selections such as wagyu filet mignon, seared salmon, and glazed carrots alongside Vidalia onion rings. Across the Atlantic, England's women's football program saw a major personal announcement, as World Cup-winning captain Zoe Stratford revealed her pregnancy with her first child, marking a significant life event for the decorated athlete.