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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

NCAA Tournament Regional Showdowns

The NCAA men's basketball tournament saw two significant upsets and one dominant performance as the field narrowed to the Elite Eight. Arizona secured a commanding victory, dismantling Arkansas 109-88 behind 23 points from Brayden Burries, finally clearing the Sweet 16 obstacle that had stalled coach Tommy Lloyd's team in prior years. Conversely, Illinois stifled No. 2 Houston, holding the Cougars to a season-low 55 points and forcing them into a dismal 34% shooting night to punch their ticket to the regional final. In a nail-biter, Purdue narrowly advanced after Trey Kaufman-Renn tipped in the game-winner with 0.7 seconds remaining, edging Texas 79-77 in the Sweet. Elsewhere, Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg took responsibility for a late-game personnel error that left his team with only four players on the court before a game-changing three-point play in their loss to Iowa.

International Football Friendlies

As nations prepare for the World Cup, England's recent perfect qualification run suggests they may lack the necessary competitive edge Manager Gareth Southgate's side enters upcoming friendlies needing a genuine challenge, and the scheduled match against Uruguay is viewed as an ideal proving ground. Officials believe that the South American side possesses the requisite quality to test England's systems and expose any potential weaknesses before competitive tournament play begins.