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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Upsets & Milestones

The second round of the NCAA basketball tournaments delivered dramatic finishes and milestone victories across both brackets on Sunday. On the women's side, Minnesota punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years after Amaya Battle sank a tiebreaking jump shot with just 0.7 seconds remaining to defeat Mississippi 65-63. Similarly, the St. John's men's team achieved its first Sweet 16 appearance since 1999 when Dylan Darling converted a layup at the buzzer to edge Kansas 67-65, capping off a thrilling day of close contests tracking Sweet 16 advancement. Contrastingly, Kentucky suffered a historic setback, absorbing an 82-63 defeat to Iowa State, marking the Wildcats' largest loss in an NCAA tournament game. In the men's bracket, Purdue coach Matt Painter celebrated his 500th victory at his alma mater as the Boilermakers dispatched Miami 79-69 to secure their regional spot.

Dominant March Madness Performances

While several close games were decided in the final seconds, other matchups featured utterly dominant individual performances, setting the stage for the next round of competition breaking down Sunday's action. No. 1 Texas asserted its authority by rolling past No. 8 Oregon with a decisive 100-58 victory, fueled by Madison Booker's career-high 40 points, showcasing an unmatched level of shotmaking. These results now set up Elite Eight matchups, where winners will look to replicate the efficiency seen in the early rounds to advance further in the bracket.

Motorsports & Global Boxing Tragedy

In motorsports, NASCAR's Tyler Reddick secured his fourth victory of the season at Darlington Raceway, placing him in an elite group of multi-race winners this year on the "Track Too Tough To Tame." Meanwhile, the Moto GP season continued in Brazil, where Marco Bezzecchi claimed the win for the Italian rider in a race that was shortened to 31 laps due to extreme heat conditions that challenged the entire field. Separately, the boxing world faced somber news as 19-year-old women's junior flyweight Isis Sio was placed into a medically induced coma after being knocked out during a bout featured on a Pro Box TV event card.

Athletics Glory & Coaching Changes

Great Britain made athletic history at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, achieving their best-ever medal haul after securing three gold medals in just 28 minutes. This historic run included Keely Hodgkinson capturing her first world indoor title in the 800m, setting a new championship record in her dominant performance, described as the 'Keely 2.0' version commanding the 800m field. Ireland's Kate O'Connor also contributed to the medal count, earning a bronze in the pentathlon event at the same championships securing the third medal. Shifting focus to college basketball staffing, Syracuse is reportedly with the hiring of Siena's Gerry McNamara, an ex-star returning to the bench as the next head coach.

Rugby & Netball Updates

In international rugby action within the United Rugby Championship, Welsh sides received a boost with the returns of Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, and Elliot Dee, even as South African teams demonstrated a strong collective charge over the weekend. In the Netball Super League, London Pulse managed to end Nottingham Forest's unbeaten streak in a thrilling contest, with Coach Sam Bird crediting the team's composure during extra time, stating that their ability to keep their cool in tight games will benefit them throughout the remainder of the season.