General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 17, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
College Basketball & Football Player Updates
Alabama prepares for the NCAA tournament under the cloud of an arrest, as Coach Nate Oats confirmed the team is readying itself to compete without star guard Aden Holloway following his Monday morning booking on a felony drug charge. Separately, the pressures of major college football caused Oregon quarterback Dante Moore to disclose his mental health struggles in a public letter, detailing the toll the spotlight has taken on him. Fans looking to follow the action can consult a newly released guide to team mascots, school colors, and famous alumni for all 68 men's tournament participants as they finalize their rooting interests for the bracketology.
WNBA Labor Negotiations
Talks between the WNBA & WNBPA are progressing, according to executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson, who indicated advancements in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Despite the forward momentum, Jackson cautioned that the league cannot entirely rule out a potential delay to the 2026 season if fundamental disagreements remain unresolved, signaling the stakes involved in securing the new labor agreement for the players.