General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 10:44 PM ET
College Basketball
Arizona avenged last season's loss to Houston with a 79-74 victory in the Big 12 tournament final, securing their ninth consecutive win heading into the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, St. John's defended their Big East crown with a dominant 72-52 rout of sixth-ranked UConn, powered by a tenacious defensive performance that held the Huskies to just 52 points at Madison Square Garden. In the Big Ten, Michigan clinched a spot in the championship game when Yaxel Lendeborg buried a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds remaining to defeat No. 23 Wisconsin 68-65. UMBC earned their first NCAA berth since their historic 2018 upset of Virginia, with DJ Armstrong Jr. pouring in a career-high 33 points in a 74-59 win over Vermont in the America East championship.
Women's Basketball
The women's NCAA tournament bracket took shape Saturday with North Carolina and West Virginia both securing top-16 seeds and hosting rights for the first round. The selection committee's decisions set up intriguing potential matchups as teams prepare for the tournament's opening rounds next week.
Professional Boxing
Belfast's Anthony Cacace captured his second world title with a unanimous decision victory over James "Jazza" Dickens at Dublin's 3 Arena, claiming the WBA super-featherweight championship in a hard-fought battle that showcased his technical prowess and ring generalship.
Track & Field
Tennessee's track program landed a notable commitment from Hendrix Hart, son of comedian Kevin Hart, who brings personal bests of 10.68 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.35 in the 200-meter dash to the Volunteers' roster. The five-star recruit emphasized his desire to "earn it" rather than rely on his famous surname as he begins his collegiate career.
Golf
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg extended his lead to three shots heading into Sunday's final round of The Players Championship, serenely navigating TPC Sawgrass with a calculated approach that has him in prime position to claim his first PGA Tour victory. The 23-year-old's composure under pressure has drawn comparisons to his Ryder Cup performance last fall.
Rugby
England's stellar showing against France only intensified questions about their Six Nations campaign, as Eddie Jones' side produced their best performance of the tournament in a narrow defeat that still leaves them without a championship. In the Premiership Women's Rugby, Exeter Chiefs remained third in the standings after Cliodhna Moloney-Mac Donald's first-half hat-trick powered a 47-14 thrashing of Trailfinders Women, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Indy Car Racing
Indy Car officials halted practice with a red flag when three catering workers were spotted on the hot track during pit exit procedures, creating a dangerous situation that required immediate intervention to ensure safety. The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about track security during busy race weekends.
College Basketball Coaching
Oklahoma men's basketball coach Porter Moser will return for the 2026-27 season, athletic director Roger Denny confirmed to ESPN, ending speculation about his future as the Sooners look to build on recent recruiting momentum. Moser's return comes with an upgraded NIL infrastructure to help compete in the increasingly competitive Big 12 landscape.
College Basketball Injury Update
UCLA's leading scorer Tyler Bilodeau suffered a mild right knee strain but is expected to be available for the NCAA tournament, providing a major boost to the Bruins' championship aspirations. The senior guard's availability had been uncertain after he exited Thursday's game against Stanford, but medical evaluations suggest he'll be ready for the Bruins' tournament opener.