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Last updated: March 23, 2026, 1:30 AM ET

NCAA Women's Tournament AdvancesThe women's NCAA Sweet 16 bracket** was largely set following Sunday's action, with higher seeds generally advancing as expected. TCU outlasted Washington in a tight 62-59 overtime contest, propelled by Olivia Miles' double-double performance of 18 points and 10 rebounds, securing the Horned Frogs' spot in the regional semifinals. Elsewhere, Minnesota punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years after Amaya Battle hit a decisive jump shot with 0.7 seconds remaining to defeat Mississippi 65-63. Meanwhile, rankings assessments placed the remaining 32 teams heading into the next round based on their performances through the initial weekend.*

NCAA Men's Tournament Upsets & Coaching News

The men's NCAA tournament advanced to the Sweet 16 stage, showcasing a diverse field that includes five Big Ten contenders and an upset-minded Texas squad. Iowa eliminated the defending champion Florida Gators when Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a crucial 3-pointer with only 4.5 seconds left on the clock. In a stunning second-round result, St. John's advanced past Kansas following a buzzer-beating layup from Dylan Darling, sending the Red Storm to their first Sweet 16 since 1999 after a 67-65 victory. Following Kansas' exit, Coach Bill Self confirmed no decision had been made regarding his coaching future, stating any final determination would be based solely on personal factors. Furthermore, Purdue coach Matt Painter secured his 500th victory at his alma mater as the Boilermakers defeated Miami 79-69 to reach the regional semifinals.

College Basketball Coaching Carousel & Player Notes

The coaching carousel continued spinning as Syracuse worked to hire former star Gerry McNamara from Siena as their next head coach, according to sources. Separately, Providence announced the hiring of South Florida's Bryan Hodgson to lead their men's basketball program. On the player side, the Kentucky forward Quaintance is utilizing manga comics to help manage the time spent recovering from injury. In other tournament news, Kentucky suffered their worst tournament loss since 1972, falling 82-63 to Iowa State.

NASCAR & Golf Updates

In motorsports, Tyler Reddick achieved a significant milestone by securing his fourth victory of the season at Darlington, placing him in an elite club of NASCAR winners. Meanwhile, the Moto GP stop in Brazil saw shortened race duration due to extreme heat, with Italy's Marco Bezzecchi claiming the win after the race was reduced to 31 laps. On the LPGA Tour, Hyo Joo Kim completed a wire-to-wire triumph at the Fortinet Founders Cup, edging out Nelly Korda in the final round at Sharon Heights. Australian golfer Hannah Green extended her winning streak, capturing her third successive tournament victory at the Australian WPGA Championship on the Gold Coast.

International Athletics & Combat Sports

Great Britain made history at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, securing an unprecedented haul that included three gold medals within a sensational 28-minute span. This success was anchored by Keely Hodgkinson, who dominated the 800m field to claim her first world indoor title with a championship record, while Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secured a bronze medal in the pentathlon event. In combat sports, the debate surrounding fighter compensation reignited following performances at UFC London, as some athletes delivered career-defining efforts; Paddy Pimblett is targeting a return to the Octagon in July during the promotion's international fight week. Tragically, 19-year-old women's junior flyweight boxer Isis Sio has been placed in a medically induced coma following a knockout suffered during a bout on a Pro Box TV card.

Global Rugby & Soccer

In the United Rugby Championship, title-chasing Stormers earned a bonus-point victory over the Dragons in Cape Town, moving them back into second place with four tries scored. Wales received a boost with the return of Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, and Elliot Dee, as South African sides demonstrated strength across the weekend's fixtures. Dragons player Ryan Woodman expressed eagerness for a Wales cap following his first national call-up for the Six Nations. In Netball Super League action, the London Pulse ended Nottingham Forest's unbeaten run following a thrilling extra-time victory, which coach Sam Bird suggested proves the team’s composure in tight situations.

Quarterback Moves & Snooker Final

The New York Jets committed significant salary cap resources by agreeing to pay a combined $48 million to Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields, effectively ensuring neither will be their starting quarterback in the 2026 season. In professional snooker, Thepchaiya Un-Nooh shocked Ronnie O’Sullivan in the World Open final in Yushan, China, winning 10-7 after compiling a maximum 147 break during the match.