Last updated: March 22, 2026, 12:30 AM ET
NCAA Men's Tournament Advances
The Texas Longhorns continued their improbable run by upsetting No. 3 seed Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday, becoming the first team in five years to advance from the First Four all the way to the Sweet; however, Coach Sean Miller downplayed any Cinderella talk following the victory. Meanwhile, Midwest Region top seed Michigan powered past Saint Louis behind a 25-point performance from Yaxel Lendeborg to secure their own Sweet 16 berth, setting up a matchup where coaches Dusty May and Josh Schertz, who have a history of exchanging scouting notes, will meet with a regional final spot on the line. Elsewhere in the bracket, UConn survived a scare when Tarris Reed Jr. delivered a historic 31-point, 27-rebound outing to help the No. 2 seed escape a potential upset against Furman by an 82-71 margin.
NCAA Women's Tournament Upsets & Dominance
Day two of the Women's NCAA Tournament brought immediate volatility, as No. 10 seed Virginia authored the first upset of March Madness, defeating No. 7 seed Georgia 82-73 on Saturday. In another tight contest, USC advanced to the second round after overcoming Clemson 71-67 in overtime, an outcome heavily influenced by a late review that nullified a Clemson buzzer-beater attempt at the end of regulation. Contrastingly, No. 1 seed South Carolina began its title defense with overwhelming force, as Joyce Edwards’ 27 points propelled the Gamecocks past Southern in a 103-34 blowout, while defending champion Florida also started strong, crushing Prairie View A&M 114-55 by a margin that ranks as the second-largest victory margin in tournament history.
Coaching Stability & Changes in College Sports
Following another early exit from the NCAA Tournament, UNC officials are reportedly discussing the future of coach Hubert Davis with the administration. In stark contrast to the speculation in Chapel Hill, South Carolina baseball coach Paul Mainieri is out midway through his second season, unable to replicate the high level of success he achieved during his tenure at LSU. Separately, Wisconsin defender Caroline Harvey received the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, recognizing her as the top player in college women's hockey this season.
UFC & Combat Sports Updates
At UFC London, Movsar Evloev dented Lerone Murphy's featherweight title aspirations by securing a majority decision victory in the main event, concluding a card that featured high-stakes matchups across the board. In developments outside the octagon, Olympic champion Lin Yu-ting gained clearance to return to boxing after successfully completing the governing body’s new sex testing protocol. Meanwhile, veteran referee Phil Edwards discussed the pressures of the job, including whether video assistant referee (VAR) technology could ever be practically implemented in boxing.
International Cycling & Track Success
Tadej Pogacar cemented his elite status in cycling by prevailing in a thrilling finish against Britain's Tom Pidcock to claim his first career Milan-San Remo title. In track and field, Josh Kerr dramatically completed his post-injury comeback, reclaiming his world indoor 3,000m title in a world-class performance. Tragedy struck the women's Milan-San Remo race, however, where Italian rider Debora Silvestri was hospitalized following a serious crash during the one-day classic.
Global Rugby, Cricket, & Hockey
In Super League rugby, Warrington Wolves moved into second place in the standings after Kelepi Tanginoa scored four tries in a decisive victory over the Castleford Tigers. Exeter continued their strong push for the Premiership play-offs, defeating Sale 26-14 at Sandy Park, while in other rugby action, Edinburgh suffered a humbling 8-try defeat away to the Lions in Johannesburg. On the cricket pitch, Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde made history, becoming the youngest woman to score a T20 international century at just 15 years and 223 days old. In the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche became the first team to clinch a playoff berth following their 4-1 triumph over the Blackhawks.
Miscellaneous Sports Business & Technology
In a move signaling technological shifts in officiating, Wimbledon confirmed the introduction of video review technology for this year's tournament. In marine sports, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos group has initiated legal proceedings to reclaim a vessel previously utilized by Sir Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team. Finally, there is speculation in the UK that the popularity of virtual golf continues to escalate, with predictions suggesting that by 2028, more rounds of indoor golf will be played annually than outdoor rounds.