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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Men's College Basketball Coaching Carousel & NCAA Tournament Action

Coaching changes continued across the NCAA landscape as Syracuse finalized plans to hire former player Gerry McNamara from Siena to lead the program, while Providence simultaneously tapped Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to take over their men's basketball coaching position. Amidst these shifts, the men’s tournament saw significant upsets, with No. 11 seed Texas advancing to the Sweet 16 after stunning No. 3 seed Gonzaga 74-68, becoming the first First Four team in five years to reach that stage, though coach Sean Miller insisted his team was no Cinderella. In the Midwest Region, top seed Michigan powered past Saint Louis behind a 25-point performance from Yaxel Lendeborg to secure their own Sweet 16 berth, while Nebraska narrowly survived Vanderbilt when a game-tying half-court heave at the buzzer rimmed out, resulting in a 74-72 victory following Saturday's second-round action.

Women's NCAA Tournament Progress & Standings

The women’s NCAA bracket experienced early shakeups as No. 10 seed Virginia pulled off the first upset of the tournament by defeating No. 7 Georgia 82-73 in the first round, even as other top seeds advanced, such as South Carolina, whose Joyce Edwards dropped 27 points and eight boards in a dominant 103-34 first-round victory over Southern. In a separate contest, USC toppled Clemson 71-67 in overtime after a crucial late-game review nullified what would have been Clemson’s game-winning buzzer-beater, allowing the Women of Troy to progress into the second round where the remaining 32 teams were subsequently ranked. Furthermore, reports indicated that UNC officials are discussing coach Hubert Davis's future following another first-round exit, while Kentucky forward Quaintance is using manga comics to pass the time during his injury recovery.

Rugby Union & League Results

In professional rugby, Leicester climbed into third place in The Prem standings after securing a thrilling bonus-point victory over fellow play-off rivals Bristol, winning 33-19 at Welford Road, while in South Africa, the title-chasing Stormers returned to second place in the United Rugby Championship following a four-try performance that overcame the tenacious Dragons in Cape Town. Across the English Channel, rugby league fans witnessed a close contest as Hull FC edged out Leeds Rhinos in a pulsating Yorkshire derby, claiming only their second win of the Super League season. Meanwhile, manager Frank Lampard expressed hope that Swansea fans would cease their booing directed at midfielder Matt Grimes, praising the player’s "very classy" decision not to celebrate scoring against his former club.

Combat Sports & Snooker Highlights

The UFC London card generated discussion regarding compensation, with the debate over fighter pay laid bare following several career-defining performances, including Movsar Evloev’s gritty majority decision win that severely hampered Lerone Murphy’s featherweight title aspirations crushing his championship hopes. Following his victory, Mason Jones earned the fight of the night bonus in a redemption performance nearly four years after his last professional loss in the same London arena, while Paddy Pimblett is already targeting a return to action in July during the UFC's international fight week aiming for a July comeback. Separately, in professional snooker, Thepchaiya Un-Nooh shocked the World Open final in Yushan, China, by defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7, highlighted by a perfect maximum 147 break.

Global Football & Golf Updates

On the links, Australia's Hannah Green secured her third consecutive tournament win at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast, demonstrating a commanding run of form. In track and field, Josh Kerr made a triumphant return from injury to claim the world indoor 3,000m title, coming "from crutches to world crown" reclaiming his global podium. International football saw Dragons lock Ryan Woodman expressing eagerness for Wales action after receiving his first call-up ahead of the Six Nations matches. In a unique development from the cricket pitch, Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde became the youngest women's T20 centurion at just 15 years and 223 days old, calling the achievement "like a dream."

NFL Financial Moves & Sailing Legal Matters

In NFL news, the New York Jets are adjusting their quarterback situation, with current moves resulting in the team paying a combined $48 million for Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields, setting the stage for neither to be the primary starter in 2026, utilizing approximately 16% of their available cap space this season. Meanwhile, in high-stakes sailing, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos group is taking legal steps to forcibly retrieve a boat previously utilized by Sir Ben Ainslie’s America's Cup team.