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Last updated: March 23, 2026, 7:30 PM ET

NCAA Basketball Coaching Carousel & Tournament Action

The NCAA men’s basketball coaching carousel spun rapidly following the conclusion of the first weekend, as Cincinnati officially targeted Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun, who has guided the Aggies to consecutive NCAA tournaments, to lead the Bearcats. Concurrent to that pursuit, Arizona State is reportedly finalizing a five-year agreement with Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett to take over the Sun Devils program. The movement follows news that Creighton’s highly successful Greg McDermott announced his retirement effective after this season, concluding a 16-year run where he amassed 365 victories. Meanwhile, the women’s tournament saw a historic upset as Virginia ousted host Iowa 83-75 in double overtime, making UVA the first-ever First Four team to advance to the Sweet, while overall tournament viewership is tracking for its best start since CBS and TNT began comprehensive coverage in 2011.

NCAA Legal & Contract Updates

Off the court, the legal and contractual environment surrounding collegiate athletics continues to evolve, with Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke filing a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking an immediate preliminary injunction that would grant him an additional year of eligibility for the 2026 season, aiming for a ruling before next month's NFL Draft. In professional league news, WNBA players have overwhelmingly ratified the new CBA, with the union confirming that over 90% of members participated in the vote, resulting in a unanimous approval for the updated collective bargaining agreement. Separately, a bipartisan Senate bill introduced Monday is attempting to prohibit prediction markets from facilitating transactions that closely mimic established sports betting activities.

NBA & College Coaching Transitions

The pursuit of high-profile coaching talent continues, evidenced by reports that UConn coach Dan Hurley sought counsel from Tom Izzo regarding the Lakers' reported six-year, $70 million offer, although Izzo himself has previously declined NBA opportunities with teams like the Cavaliers and Hawks. In other coaching moves, Charlotte has moved quickly after the earlier dismissal of Wes Miller at Cincinnati, with reports confirming they have officially hired Miller as coach to lead their men's basketball program. to the men's tournament, analysts are preparing for the regional semifinals, detailing the keys for every contender, from Michigan-Alabama to Purdue-Texas, following an exciting first weekend of action.

Global Cricket & Rugby Developments

In international cricket, England captain Ben Stokes described the preceding three months as "the hardest period" of his tenure, though he expressed confidence in the current regime as discussions continue regarding the overall state of the English men’s game. Meanwhile, Glamorgan seam bowler James Harris announced his immediate retirement from the sport with the new season less than two weeks away, receiving praise as a "superb role model." Shifting focus to rugby union, the Welsh Rugby Union has granted a 30-day extension for the buyout negotiations concerning the sale of Cardiff Rugby to the Ospreys owners, Y11. Further milestones were achieved in Super League as Tara Jones was named the first woman referee for Saturday’s fixture between Wigan and Huddersfield.

Other Sports Notes

In professional golf, the TGL playoffs are set for the championship matchup, where Los Angeles Golf Club and Jupiter Links GC will contest the SoFi Cup in the league's second year of competition. Marathon running saw a significant withdrawal, as Olympic champion Sifan Hassan pulled out of the London Marathon next month due to an Achilles injury sustained during a recent treadmill mishap. Finally, a peculiar incident in German handball concluded with a stolen trophy being located in the team's basement after it had been reported missing.