Last updated: March 21, 2026, 1:30 PM ET
NCAA Tournament Action & Standouts
The second round of the Women's March Madness bracket unfolded across the nation Saturday with 16 first-round games concluding, setting the stage for high-stakes Sunday matchups. On the men's side, the focus centered on a dramatic contest where No. 2 seed UConn narrowly escaped defeat, surviving Furman 82-71 thanks to a historic performance from Tarris Reed Jr., who posted 31 points and 27 rebounds. That victory sets up a compelling regional bracket featuring a well-documented coaching rivalry, as Michigan's Dusty May prepares to face former collaborator Josh Schertz of Saint Louis with a Sweet 16 spot available.
International Cycling & Winter Sports
In road cycling, Tadej Pogacar secured his inaugural Milan-San Remo victory following a grueling battle against Britain's Tom Pidcock in the final kilometers of the Italian classic. However, the women’s Milan-San Remo event concluded under a cloud after Italian rider Debora Silvestri was hospitalized following a serious crash during the one-day race. Separately, Great Britain continued its success on the snow, as Mia Brookes captured her fifth career World Cup title by winning the slopestyle event in Flachnau, Austria, signaling strong momentum heading into future competitions.
College Hockey & Rugby Union
Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey received the top individual honor in women's college hockey, being voted the winner of the Patty Kazaier Memorial Award for the nation's best player. Shifting to rugby union, Edinburgh endured another punishing outing in Johannesburg, falling to the Lions who ran in a total of eight tries during a completely one-sided performance that underscored the gulf between the sides in South Africa.
NFL Personnel Moves
In professional football news, quarterback Kenny Pickett detailed his decision to join the Carolina Panthers, citing his desire to work under new coach Dave Canales as the primary driver in pursuit of his "ultimate goal" of regaining a starting position in the NFL.