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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 10:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Shocks & Sweet 16 Berths

The second round of the men's NCAA tournament delivered immediate drama as Iowa eliminated the defending champions Florida in a thriller, sealed when Alvaro Folgueiras sank a decisive three-pointer with only 4.5 seconds left on the clock. In a separate contest, St. John's punched their first Sweet 16 ticket since 1999 after Dylan Darling hit a game-winning layup as time expired to defeat Kansas 67-65, a result that closely followed Minnesota achieving their first Sweet 16 appearance in 21 years, thanks to Amaya Battle's tiebreaking jump shot lifting the Gophers past Mississippi 65-63. Meanwhile, the storied program of Kentucky suffered a historic 19-point loss to Iowa State, concluding their season with an 82-63 defeat that marked their largest margin of elimination in tournament history, while Purdue's Matt Painter collected his 500th career win coaching at his alma mater by eliminating Miami 79-69. Following the elimination of Kansas, Coach Bill Self confirmed he has made no decision yet regarding his coaching future, stating any commitment will be based solely on internal considerations.

Women's Bracket Dominance & Coaching Carousel

In the Women's NCAA tournament action, No. 1 Texas completely overwhelmed Oregon, cruising to a 100-58 victory, largely fueled by Madison Booker's career-high 40-point performance showcasing dazzling shotmaking efficiency. Sunday's results across both brackets provided essential takeaways for teams competing for Elite Eight slots as coaches analyzed how each winner secured their progression through the weekend's contests, including the thrilling finishes that advanced teams like St. John's and Minnesota into the next round. Separately, the coaching rumor mill intensified as sources indicated that Syracuse is moving to hire former star player Gerry McNamara, currently at Siena, as its new head coach to lead the program forward.

International Sports & Athlete Milestones

The global sports calendar saw significant achievements in motorsports and athletics. In NASCAR, Tyler Reddick secured his fourth victory of the season at the "Track Too Tough To Tame" Darlington race, placing him in an elite club of consistent frontrunners this year. Moto GP action in Brazil was impacted by extreme heat that shortened the race to 31 laps, but Italy's Marco Bezzecchi still managed to claim the win, continuing his strong start to the season. On the track, Great Britain made history at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, securing three gold medals within a sensational 28-minute span to achieve the team's best-ever medal haul. This included Keely Hodgkinson claiming her first world indoor title by commanding the 800m field with a championship record, while Ireland's Kate O'Connor also secured a bronze in the grueling pentathlon event at the World Indoors.

Rugby & Combat Sports Updates

In professional rugby, the United Rugby Championship saw a mixed weekend for Welsh sides, though they were boosted by the return of key players like Taulupe Faletau, while South African teams generally charged forward. In Netball, London Pulse coach Sam Bird praised his team's composure after they prevailed in extra time over Nottingham, suggesting that their ability to keep their cool in tight moments will benefit them throughout the Super League season. Tragically, in boxing, 19-year-old women's junior flyweight fighter Isis Sio was placed into a medically induced coma following a knockout suffered during her bout on a Pro Box TV card late Saturday.