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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament & College Hoops

The Women's Sweet 16 saw Notre Dame guard Hannah Hidalgo establish a new NCAA Division I record for steals in a single season during the victory over Vanderbilt, while the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare for their matchup against Oklahoma, emphasizing that the contest is not motivated by revenge despite being one of only two regular-season losses for the Gamecocks. Elsewhere in the tournament, Alabama's Aden Holloway will remain away from the team facing Michigan in Chicago, despite a local judge granting his request for permission to travel for the contest Friday, per the university's statement.

Sports Figures & Personal News

The sports world received sobering news regarding two major figures: golf icon Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Friday in Jupiter Island, Florida, with the Martin County Sheriff's Office confirming the incident but releasing no immediate details regarding the cause or his medical status. Separately, the British athletics community mourns the passing of Olympic champion Mary Rand at the age of; Rand holds the distinction of being the first British woman to secure an Olympic gold medal in track and field competition.

Global Sporting Milestones

A historic moment is set for the men's Super League this Saturday as referee Tara Jones prepares to officiate a men's fixture, making her the first woman to take charge of such a contest in the league's history; this achievement follows Jones being awarded an MBE earlier in the week for her contributions to the sport.