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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 3:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Advances to Second Week

The second round of the Men’s March Madness tournament concluded late Sunday, setting the stage for the Sweet 16 as teams fought to punch their tickets across regions spanning from Philadelphia to San Diego. Purdue secured its advancement by dominating its matchup, while analysts are now dissecting the lines, spreads, and BPI projections for the upcoming slate of games following Sunday’s intense action. Simultaneously, the Women’s NCAA tournament progressed through Day 3, with every winning team breaking down how they managed to advance and what strategic adjustments will be necessary as they aim for the Elite Eight in the subsequent round.

College Basketball Coaching Carousel Heats Up

The coaching carousel saw significant movement as Syracuse University worked to finalize the hiring of former star Gerry McNamara, who is expected to depart Siena to take the reins of the Orange program, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. In another major update, Providence College announced the acquisition of Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to lead its men's basketball team, reflecting a broader trend of programs targeting proven mid-major or assistant coaches to refresh their rosters and strategies. Meanwhile, in injury recovery news, a Kentucky forward is utilizing manga comics as a unique mental exercise to pass the time while rehabilitating from an unspecified injury.

Athletics & Snooker Crown World Champions

Great Britain celebrated a successful day at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, where both Georgia Hunter Bell and Molly Caudery captured gold medals in their respective field events, marking a strong showing for the nation's track and field program. Shifting focus to the baize, Thai player Thepchaiya Un-Nooh caused a major upset in the World Open final in Yushan, China, defeating Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-7 after compiling a sensational maximum 147 break during the contest.

Rugby & Soccer See Tight Contests

In professional rugby action, the Stormers managed to overcome a tenacious Dragons side in Cape Town, securing a crucial four-try bonus-point victory that propelled them back into second place in the United Rugby Championship standings. Elsewhere in the UK, the Yorkshire derby delivered a classic Super League thriller, as Hull FC narrowly edged out the Leeds Rhinos in a pulsating match to claim their second victory of the young season.

NFL Quarterback Transitions Detailed

The New York Jets have structured their salary cap to accommodate a major shift at the quarterback position, with the team reportedly committing a combined $48 million toward Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields such that neither is expected to be the primary starter heading into the 2026 season, utilizing approximately 16% of their available cap space in the process.