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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

NCAA Women's Tournament Advancement

The field for the women's NCAA tournament has narrowed to the final 32 teams, prompting ESPN analysts to re-rank the remaining contenders heading into the demanding second round matchups. Meanwhile, the University of Texas Longhorns continued their improbable journey, upsetting No. 3 seed Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday to officially punch their ticket to the Sweet, becoming the first team in five years to advance from the First Four to that stage capping an unlikely run. Despite their remarkable advancement past higher-seeded competition, Texas coach Sean Miller clarified that his squad does not consider itself a Cinderella team, asserting that their progression reflects hard work rather than mere luck Texas not Cinderella despite run. In other second-round action, Nebraska managed to survive Vanderbilt's desperate heave that rimmed out at the buzzer, securing a narrow 74-72 victory in a tightly contested affair.

UFC London & Fighter Compensation

The recent UFC London event saw several career-defining performances, particularly from Mason Jones, who earned the highly coveted fight of the night bonus nearly four years after suffering his previous professional defeat in the same arena, marking a significant redemption arc for Jones. However, the celebratory mood was tempered by renewed scrutiny over athlete compensation, as the debate surrounding low fighter pay was brought sharply into focus following several impressive showings on the undercard pay debate laid bare. rising star Paddy Pimblett has already set his sights on a swift return, stating his desire to compete again in July during the UFC's international fight week schedule Pimblett wants July return.

Football & Rugby Updates

In European football news, manager Frank Lampard expressed his hope that Swansea City supporters will cease directing abuse toward midfielder Matt Grimes, commending the player's "very classy" decision not to celebrate scoring against his former club Lampard hopes abuse ends. Shifting focus to the international rugby pitch, rookie Ryan Woodman is eager to impress the national setup after receiving his first call-up to the Welsh squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament, stating he is hungry for the opportunity to earn his maiden cap for the Dragons.