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Last updated: March 27, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NCAA Men's Tournament Upsets & Advances

Top-seeded Duke ousted St. John's in dramatic fashion Friday night, as guard Caleb Foster returned from a broken foot to orchestrate a comeback from a 10-point second-half deficit, ultimately winning 80-75 and keeping their national title aspirations alive. Elsewhere in the bracket, Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg delivered an all-around showcase of 23 points, 12 rebounds, and seven assists to power Michigan past Alabama 90-77 and secure their spot in the Elite Eight. The conclusion of these contests leaves programs like Minnesota, UNC, and Vanderbilt facing offseason decisions regarding returning players and transfer portal priorities following their Sweet 16 exits.

NCAA Women's Tournament Dominance

The UConn women's team reached the Elite Eight for the 30th time after overcoming an uncharacteristic cold first half to overwhelm No. 4 North Carolina with a decisive 63-42 victory on Friday. In another regional final, Notre Dame advanced behind a record-setting performance from Hannah Hidalgo, who posted a triple-double and established the Division I record for career steals while knocking off Vanderbilt. Meanwhile, the defending champion South Carolina Gamecocks are preparing for their Sweet 16 clash against Oklahoma, though coach Staley insists the rematch is not being framed as a game of revenge despite Oklahoma being one of only two teams to defeat them during the regular season.

College Football & Coaching Stability

In college football news, a significant legal hurdle was cleared for Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, allowing him to officially play in the 2026 season. Separately, Iowa head coach Ben McCollum confirmed his commitment to the Hawkeyes, announcing Friday he will remain in his post through the 2026-27 season despite rumors of high-profile job openings elsewhere in the offseason.

WNBA Transactions & Player News

The WNBA is heading back to Texas following confirmation that the Connecticut Sun franchise is sold to the Fertitta family for a reported record valuation of $300 million, with relocation to Houston finalized for the 2027 season. On the court, the London Pulse secured a key victory in the Netball Super League, as Olivia Tchine top-scored with 32 goals in a 61-52 defeat of Leeds Rhinos, propelling Pulse into second place in the standings.

Global Rugby League & Union Results

Reigning champions Hull KR bounced back emphatically to hammer St Helens over the weekend, celebrating the Super League's 30th birthday with a dominant performance. Adding to the slate of weekend action, Exeter Chiefs swept aside Newcastle away from home, running in six tries to move up to third place in The Premiership standings. Furthermore, referee Tara Jones, who recently received an MBE, is set to become the first woman to officiate a men's Super League fixture on Saturday.

Athlete Legal Issues

In unfortunate news outside of competitive results, Tiger Woods was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence following a vehicle accident late Friday where authorities stated his Land Rover struck another car before rolling over.