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Last updated: March 23, 2026, 6:30 PM ET

College Basketball Coaching Carousel

The men's college basketball coaching carousel continues its rapid spin with major programs filling vacancies following the conclusion of the season. Cincinnati officially moved to hire Jerrod Calhoun from Utah State, securing a coach who guided the Aggies to consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, while rival Arizona State is reportedly finalizing a five-year contract with Saint Mary's Randy Bennett to take the Sun Devils' reins. Elsewhere, former Cincinnati coach Wes Miller has landed the top job at Charlotte after his dismissal earlier this month, and in a retirement announcement, Creighton coach Greg McDermott confirmed he will step down after sixteen years during which he amassed 365 victories. Furthermore, reports indicate that UConn's Dan Hurley, who is still weighing the Lakers' reported six-year, $70 million offer, sought counsel from Michigan State legend Tom Izzo, who himself has previously declined NBA opportunities with teams like the Cavaliers and Hawks.

NCAA Tournament & Legal Challenges

The NCAA Division I basketball tournaments are generating significant viewership, with the men's bracket achieving its best start since the current expanded broadcast format began in 2011, as attention turns toward the regional semifinals where keys to advancing include matchups like Purdue versus Texas and Michigan against Alabama in the Sweet 16. On the women's side, Monday's action confirmed the final eight slots in the regionals following eight decisive games. Amid the on-court action, Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke has initiated legal action against the NCAA, seeking an immediate preliminary injunction that would permit him an additional year of eligibility before the upcoming NFL draft in late April. Additionally, a bipartisan Senate bill introduced this week aims to prohibit prediction markets from facilitating transactions that closely mimic traditional sports wagering, signaling a regulatory focus on adjacent betting industries.

International Cricket & Rugby Updates

England cricket captain Ben Stokes characterized the last three months as "the hardest period" of his tenure, yet he expressed confidence that the current leadership group possesses the ability to guide the team forward, even as the England & Wales Cricket Board chief executive acknowledged that sacking Brendon McCullum after the 4-1 Ashes loss would have been the "easy" choice for the board. In related news concerning the English game, Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris announced his immediate retirement as the new season approaches, while the Welsh Rugby Union has granted a 30-day deadline extension for the sale of Cardiff Rugby to the Ospreys owners, Y11. Adding a historic note to the sport, Tara Jones is set to become the first woman to officiate a Super League match when Wigan faces Huddersfield this Saturday.

Player Movements & Individual Sports

Away from team sports, tennis star Iga Swiatek has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette immediately following her exit from the Miami Open, marking a significant change for the six-time major winner. In marathon running, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has been forced to withdraw from the London Marathon scheduled for next month due to an Achilles injury sustained during a recent treadmill mishap. Meanwhile, professional golf sees Matt Fitzpatrick entering the Masters as a leading contender, with analysts pointing to his recent third US PGA Tour title and his impressive statistical showing in bedrock categories essential for success at Augusta. Finally, in new team formats, the TGL playoffs are set for their championship matchup, pitting Los Angeles Golf Club against Jupiter Links GC for the inaugural SoFi Cup in the second year.