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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Shocks & Sweet 16 Berths

The Men's NCAA bracket delivered historic upsets as St. John's punched its ticket to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 1999 after Dylan Darling's buzzer-beating layup secured a 67-65 victory over Kansas. That result was compounded by Iowa eliminating defending champion Florida in a thriller, clinched when Alvaro Folgueiras sank a crucial 3-pointer with only 4.5 seconds remaining on the clock. For Kansas, the season ended with coach Bill Self confirming after the loss that he had not yet made any decision regarding his coaching future, leaving speculation open despite the early exit. Meanwhile, in the women's bracket, No. 1 seed Texas dominated Oregon, with Madison Booker delivering a career-high 40-point performance in a resounding 100-58 win, while Minnesota advanced to their first Sweet 16 in 21 years after Amaya Battle's tiebreaking jump shot provided a 65-63 victory over Mississippi.

Purdue also successfully navigated its second-round matchup, ensuring coach Matt Painter achieved a significant career milestone as the Boilermakers advanced by defeating Miami 79-69, marking Painter's 500th victory at his alma mater, while Iowa State handed Kentucky its largest NCAA tournament defeat ever, an 82-63 drubbing where the 19-point margin proved insurmountable. The focus now shifts to the second weekend, with teams like Iowa, St. John's, Tennessee, and Minnesota all competing for Elite Eight spots following their dramatic Sunday wins.

Golf & Motorsports Victories

On the LPGA Tour, Hyo Joo Kim completed a wire-to-wire triumph at the Fortinet Founders Cup, successfully holding off a late charge from Nelly Korda to claim the title at Sharon Heights. Shifting focus to NASCAR, Tyler Reddick entered an elite club by securing his fourth victory of the season at the Darlington Raceway, demonstrating mastery over "The Track Too Tough To Tame" to earn the coveted win. In international motorcycle racing, the Brazilian Grand Prix saw Marco Bezzecchi claim victory, though the race was notably shortened to 31 laps due to extreme heat conditions, showcasing the challenging environments facing the Moto GP circuit early in the season.

Global Sports Updates & Athlete Safety

In European athletics, Ireland’s Kate O’Connor secured a bronze medal in the demanding pentathlon event at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland, earning a podium finish against international competition. In Netball, the London Pulse maintained their strong start to the Super League season, defeating Nottingham Forest in extra time, a contest Coach Sam Bird suggested proved the team’s composure in tight finishes, as they ended Forest's unbeaten streak. Separately, immediate concerns arose in combat sports after 19-year-old women's junior flyweight boxer Isis Sio was placed in a medically induced coma following a knockout during a recent Pro Box TV event, raising ongoing questions about fighter welfare and safety protocols in boxing.