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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NCAA & College Athletics

Defending national champion UConn marched into the Elite Eight following a decisive 63-42 victory over North Carolina, powered by Sarah Strong’s 21 points and 10 rebounds. The Huskies advance to face Notre Dame, whose own Elite Eight berth was secured by Hannah Hidalgo, who posted a triple-double and set the Division I record for career steals in their win against Vanderbilt. Meanwhile, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss cleared a major legal hurdle allowing him to compete in the 2026 season, while Iowa men's basketball coach Ben McCollum confirmed his commitment to return for the 2026-27 campaign despite speculation linking him to other vacant high-profile jobs.

WNBA & Professional Transactions

The WNBA is set for a major relocation, as sources confirmed the Connecticut Sun franchise is being sold for a landmark $300 million to the Fertitta family. This record valuation accompanies the franchise’s planned move to Houston starting in the 2027 season. Separately, the league’s history was marred by an off-court incident involving golf superstar Tiger Woods, who was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI following a single-vehicle crash Friday.

Rugby League & Netball Standings

In the Super League, reigning champions Hull KR bounced back emphatically to deliver a decisive victory over St Helens during the league's 30th-anniversary weekend celebrations. Elsewhere in the table standings, Wakefield Trinity secured their third consecutive win by defeating York Knights to climb into third position. In the Netball Super League, London Pulse ascended to second place after defeating the Leeds Rhinos 61-52, largely thanks to Olivia Tchine’s game-high 32 goals.

English Premiership Rugby

Exeter Chiefs delivered a dominant performance away from home against the Newcastle Red Bulls, running in six tries to secure a comprehensive win that propelled them into third place in The Premiership standings. This strong showing solidified their position near the top tier of the league table as the season progresses.