Last updated: March 21, 2026, 7:30 PM ET
NCAA Women’s Tournament Day 2 Action
The second day of the women's NCAA Tournament delivered significant drama, headlined by a controversial finish that sent USC past Clemson in overtime, 71-67, after a regulation buzzer-beater by Clemson was nullified following a review. Meanwhile, top seeds asserted dominance, as South Carolina crushed Southern by a massive 103-34 margin, powered by Joyce Edwards’ 27 points and eight rebounds. In the day's major upset, the No. 10 seed Virginia stunned No. 7 Georgia with an 82-73 victory, marking the first upset of the March Madness bracket this season while all 16 first-round contests unfolded.
NCAA Men’s Tournament Outlook & Coaching News
On the men’s side, Michigan, the Midwest Region's top seed, advanced to the Sweet 16 following a convincing win over Saint Louis, a result attributed partly to Yaxel Lendeborg’s 25-point performance, and the team is now tracking its path alongside other winners like Michigan State. Away from the court action, South Carolina is facing coaching upheaval as Paul Mainieri is dismissed as baseball coach midway through his second season, unable to replicate the success he achieved at LSU. Further coaching uncertainty surrounds North Carolina, where officials are discussing the future of Hubert Davis following yet another first-round exit from the men's tournament.
Global Cycling & Track Success
International athletics saw Tadej Pogacar claim his maiden Milan-San Remo title after a dramatic late-stage contest against Tom Pidcock, continuing the Slovenian star's exceptional run of form. Shifting to the track, Josh Kerr completed an inspirational comeback story, transforming from relying on crutches to reclaiming the world indoor 3,000m gold medal in a thrilling global final following a significant injury layoff.
Rugby League & Union Updates
In English rugby, the Warrington Wolves moved into second place in the Super League standings after Kelepi Tanginoa scored four tries in a decisive victory over the Castleford Tigers. Across the Channel in the Premiership, Exeter secured a vital result, defeating Sale 26-14 at Sandy Park to climb into the play-off positions as the regular season nears its conclusion.
Miscellaneous Global Sports Developments
In college hockey, Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey received the highest individual honor, being voted the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner as the top player in the women's game. Meanwhile, in international cricket, Rwanda’s Fanny Utagushimaninde achieved a historic milestone, becoming the youngest woman to register a T20 international century at just 15 years and 223 days old. On the combat sports front, UFC London is set to feature a stacked card, with Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev expected to headline the evening’s main events. Furthermore, the America’s Cup saw Ineos initiating legal proceedings in an effort to reclaim a boat previously utilized by Sir Ben Ainslie’s sailing team. Back in domestic football league action, Glentoran managed only a 1-1 draw against 10-man Coleraine, which only allowed them to narrow the gap on league leaders Larne by a single point before the league split.