General Sports 3 Days

Last updated: March 30, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Final Four Set

The Men's NCAA Tournament bracket solidified for the Final Four in Indianapolis, featuring a matchup between Arizona and UConn alongside Illinois facing Michigan. The weekend culminated in dramatic Elite Eight finishes, with UConn advancing past No. 1 overall seed Duke on a Braylon Mullins 3-pointer with just 0.4 seconds remaining, while Michigan demolished Tennessee in a 95-62 rout powered by Yaxel Lendeborg’s 27 points and Elliot Cadeau’s 10 assists. Illinois secured its first Final Four berth in 21 years after Keaton Wagler netted 25 points to defeat Iowa, leading Champaign officials to issue an emergency order limiting Saturday alcohol sales in anticipation of potential celebrations. While Ben McCollum confirmed he will return as Iowa's coach despite the deep tournament run, speculation ended around Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, who scoffed at retirement rumors following the Spartans’ Sweet 16 exit.

NCAA Women's Basketball Elite Eight & Final Four

The Women's bracket saw No. 1 seeds UConn and South Carolina successfully navigate the Elite Eight to reach the Final Four, with UCLA also clinching a spot. UConn ground out a 70-52 victory over Notre Dame to secure their 25th Final Four appearance, marking their 17th in the last 18 tournaments, though Coach Geno Auriemma later questioned the NCAA's tournament setup. UCLA rallied past Duke after a halftime meeting, while South Carolina maintained that their matchup against Oklahoma was not a revenge game, despite being one of the few teams to defeat them this season. South Carolina’s dominance was such that the team felt they were yet to hit their ceiling after three straight convincing wins, even as Coach Dawn Staley noted that the leading topic in recruiting today is the financial commitment required. Furthermore, Michigan rolled into the Elite Eight behind Olivia Olson’s 19 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg put up an all-around show leading Michigan past Alabama.

NASCAR & Formula 1 Action

The NASCAR Cup Series saw Chase Elliott outduel Denny Hamlin on Sunday at Martinsville Speedway to claim his first victory of the season, while Kimi Antonelli impressed in Formula, taking the Japanese GP victory on Sunday, though safety car timing played a role in the outcome. Despite the win, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and F1 management face scrutiny over the new rules, as drivers have plenty to ponder following qualifying. Elsewhere in motorsport, veteran Toto Wolff commented that a return to the F1 paddock would be difficult for former Red Bull principal Christian Horner due to the amount of “broken quite a lot of glass”. Adding to the cycling news, Jonas Vingegaard continued his strong start to 2026, holding on for the Volta a Catalunya title, though fellow Brit Tom Pidcock had to withdraw after a “horror” fall down a ravine during stage five.

International & Domestic Football/Rugby

In European football, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness expressed being “delighted” after his team hammered Kerry 3-20 to 2-10 at Croke Park, securing their second-ever National Football League Division One title and first in 19 years. In the English Premiership, Archie McParland scored a late try to edge out Saracens, giving league leaders Northampton Saints a crucial victory, while Harlequins snapped a six-game skid with a dogged 18-14 win over Bristol. United Rugby Championship action saw the Lions overpower the Dragons in Johannesburg, though the Welsh side secured a valuable four-try bonus point, while Munster suffered a narrow 34-31 defeat by the Bulls in Pretoria. Meanwhile, Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson called up Portsmouth winger Millenic Alli for his first cap ahead of Tuesday’s friendly against North Macedonia.

Boxing & Combat Sports Updates

A major weekend in professional fighting saw Moses Itauma continue his emphatic rise, with the 21-year-old securing a knockout victory over Jermaine Franklin Jr., a fight Itauma himself noted was his toughest test to date. The boxing schedule also featured Lauren Price defending her world title, kicking off an action-packed Saturday that also included the Wilder-Chisora contest. In the UFC, Joe Pyfer recorded the biggest victory of his career by securing a second-round ground-and-pound finish over two-time champion Israel Adesanya. However, the bizarre officiating continued as Tyrell Fortune had to return to the Octagon after Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced his opponent as the winner before the scorecard error was corrected.

Cricket & Player Movement

Cricket saw Ravichandran Ashwin, one of India’s all-time greats, announce he will join the San Francisco Unicorns for the upcoming Major League Cricket season, becoming the first former Indian national team player in the league. In the IPL, Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 69 guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a convincing opening win against Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Lahore Qalandars were penalised for ball tampering during their defeat in the Pakistan Super League. Back in international circles, England opener Ben Duckett stated that greater professionalism is a key priority following an Ashes series marred by off-field issues, including claims of heavy drinking.

Golf, Figure Skating, & Other Individual Sports

On the PGA Tour, Gary Woodland claimed the Houston Open by five shots on Sunday, securing his first victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023. In figure skating, Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto concluded her career with a fourth world gold in her final competition, while Ilia Malinin, following a disappointing Olympic showing, looked the part of the world's best in winning the world championship. British attention turned to track and field, where Josh Kerr announced the world mile record is a "career goal" he aims to achieve at the London Diamond League in July, while Olympic gold medallist Mary Rand, known as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes," passed away at the age of 86. Meanwhile, in skiing, Kirsty Muir made history by becoming the first British woman to win both the slopestyle and overall World Cup titles.

General Sports Business & Personnel News

In WNBA news, the Connecticut Sun franchise is reportedly being sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with sources confirming the franchise will relocate to Houston in 2027, marking a major step toward the league’s expansion goals outlined in the new CBA. St. John’s coach Rick Pitino signed a contract extension that makes him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East, leading some analysts to suggest that despite past scandals, he may be the best college hoops coach ever. In rugby, Ollie Robinson begins his new role as Sussex captain while maintaining his England Test cricket ambitions, though Northamptonshire coach Darren Lehmann suggested that England players generally do not play sufficient county cricket. Finally, Welsh Rugby Union chair Collier-Keywood announced he will leave his post in July when his three-year tenure concludes.