Last updated: March 19, 2026, 6:30 AM ET
NCAA Tournament & College Basketball
The NCAA First Four concluded Wednesday night with Prairie View A&M securing a dramatic turnaround, earning their first tournament victory by defeating Lehigh 67-55, just one year after posting only five total wins. That game followed a contentious matchup where Miami (Ohio) countered doubters by beating SMU, a contest preceded by controversy regarding SMU guard B.J. Edwards' availability; Coach Andy Enfield stated Edwards was held out because the standout did not feel "game ready" following a Friday injury announcement. Meanwhile, in league business, sources indicated the projected WNBA salary cap under the pending Collective Bargaining Agreement is expected to surpass $10 million before the agreement's expiration, signaling substantial financial growth for the women's league.
Rugby & European Football Talent
As the English Premiership resumes following an eight-week hiatus, Northampton maintains the top position, creating a tight race where six clubs remain in contention for the play-offs, including strong challenges from Saints and Bath leading the pursuit. Elsewhere in youth development, Manchester United is closely monitoring 15-year-old prodigy JJ Gabriel, who is showing immense talent but remains ineligible for senior Premier League action due to age restrictions.
Athlete Health & Personal Journeys
Olympic medal-winning rower Becky Wilde opened up about her past, describing a long struggle with an eating disorder where the condition became "my normal," adding that she now views her body as "incredible" following recovery. Separately, British sprinter Amy Hunt discussed balancing athletics with academics as she prepares for the World Athletics Indoor Championships, emphasizing the importance of female athletes pursuing university degrees, stating she anticipated being "bleeped by BBC" for discussing the topic.
Global Competition & Boxing Prospects
Scotland faced a double setback at the Women’s World Curling Championship, seeing their play-off hopes dim after suffering consecutive defeats against both South Korea and Canada in the competition. In professional fighting, boxer Michael Conlan framed his upcoming bout against Kevin Walsh in Belfast as "all or nothing," as he charts a definitive path toward securing a world title shot.