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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Moves to Elite Eight

The excitement surrounding the Men's NCAA Tournament continued as Illinois secured its first Final Four berth in 21 years, powered by Keaton Wagler’s decisive 25-point performance in the 71-59 victory over Iowa. The focus now shifts to Sunday’s regional finals, where bettors are analyzing matchups for Tennessee-Michigan and assessing whether Duke can successfully challenge UConn's dominant tournament run. Meanwhile, in the Women's bracket, all four No. 1 seeds successfully advanced to the regional finals, with the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten each placing two contenders in the Elite Eight field, though South Carolina coaches maintain the team still has room to grow despite three commanding wins.

Combat Sports Controversies

In the world of professional fighting, a rare scoring error forced an immediate correction following a UFC bout where Marcin Tybura was mistakenly announced as the winner over Tyrell Fortune, requiring the fighters to return to the Octagon for the official result reversal. Separately, heavyweight Tyrell Fortune spoke out about a past ordeal, revealing that a brutal weight cut nearly ended his life, leading to a significant shift in his career perspective Boxing Rematch Details Murky

Speculation surrounding the proposed boxing rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao was dampened by Mayweather's comments, as the boxing legend clarified that essential details, including the venue, remain unsettled. Furthermore, Mayweather insisted that the anticipated contest would officially be categorized as an exhibition bout rather than a professional fight, introducing uncertainty about the stakes involved for both athletes.