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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

NCAA Women's Basketball Elite Eight Set

The field for the Women's NCAA Elite Eight is nearly complete following Saturday's regional finals, with top-seed South Carolina powering past Oklahoma by a decisive 94-68 margin, driven by Ta'Niya Latson's 28 points and Raven Johnson's 18. In another regional final, No. 2 Michigan punched their ticket by defeating Louisville 71-52, led by Olivia Olson's 19-point performance. The winners set up a highly anticipated matchup against UConn, whose coach Geno Auriemma expressed frustration over the lack of coaching input regarding tournament setup and preparation. Meanwhile, Notre Dame prepares to face the Huskies, with Coach Hidalgo asserting ND won't be 'starstruck' by UConn again after an earlier season blowout loss.

Men's Figure Skating & Ice Dance Worlds

Ilia Malinin dominated the world championships in Prague, showcasing a performance that reaffirmed his status as the world's premier men's figure skater following a comparatively disappointing showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the ice dance competition, however, Great Britain's medal hopes were dashed when Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson were relegated to fourth place after incurring a two-point penalty late in their routine. Separately, British track athlete Josh Kerr announced plans to target the mile world record at the London Diamond League meeting in July, stating it is "time to bring the record home."

European Rugby Upsets & Playoff Races

The United Rugby Championship saw mixed fortunes for the Scottish and Italian sides, as a disjointed Ulster secured a vital 28-12 victory over bottom-placed Zebre in Parma, keeping their campaign Conversely, Edinburgh saw their play-off aspirations severely damaged following a 33-14 road loss against the Stormers in Cape Town. In the English Premiership, the league leaders Northampton Saints staged a comeback win against Saracens, clinched by a dramatic late try from Archie McParland at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Harlequins snapped a six-game losing streak by defeating Bristol 18-14, simultaneously spoiling Bristol's pursuit of a top-four spot.

Super League & Irish Football Shocks

The Super League witnessed a significant upset as bottom-side Huddersfield Giants shocked the reigning leaders, defeating Wigan Warriors 34-16 and handing Wigan their first loss of the season. In the Irish Premiership, Larne extended their lead at the summit to six points after a 2-0 win over Cliftonville, capitalizing on a 1-1 draw between their closest challengers, Glentoran and Linfield.

NBA History & IPL Start

In NBA action, the James father-son duo etched their names in the record books when LeBron James recorded an assist directly to his son, LeBron Jr., marking the first time a father and son achieved this on-court connection. Overseas, the Indian Premier League season got underway with Virat Kohli striking an unbeaten 69 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an opening victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Coaching Status & Future Outlook

Following Michigan State's exit from the NCAA tournament, coach Tom Izzo scoffed at retirement speculation, emphatically stating he has no intention of stepping down, questioning what he would do instead.