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Last updated: March 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NCAA Tournament Advances

The men’s NCAA Tournament saw Illinois secure a seminal victory, as Keaton Wagler erupted for 25 points in the 71-59 defeat of Iowa, sending the Illini to their first Final Four appearance in 21 years. On the women’s side, top seeds continued their dominance, with all four No. 1 seeds punching tickets to the regional final, showcasing the depth of the ACC, Big Ten, and SEC conferences, each claiming two spots in the Elite Eight. South Carolina cruised through their opening rounds but still feels they have substantial room for improvement despite looking utterly dominant in their first three contests. Meanwhile, the Elite Eight slate is set, with analysts urging bettors to consider matchups like Tennessee versus Michigan and the looming showdown between Duke and the formidable UConn squad as Sunday's key contests.

Women's Bracket Finalists Emerge

The path to the Women's Final Four is narrowing, highlighted by Michigan’s advancement after Olivia Olson propelled her team forward; the No. 2 seed defeated Louisville 71-52 behind Olson's 19-point performance to reach the Elite Eight. Their next challenge involves a highly anticipated clash against UConn, a program Notre Dame asserts it is far better equipped to handle now than during their earlier season blowout loss, stating they won't be intimidated by the Huskies again. The overall structure of the 2026 Women's tournament field shows strong conference representation, with the ACC, Big Ten, and SEC each placing two teams among the final eight contenders for the national title.

Combat Sports Confusion & Reflection

In a bizarre turn of events at a UFC event, refereeing error led to a brief but unforgettable moment when Bruce Buffer incorrectly announced the winner; Marcin Tybura was declared the victor before officials realized the scorecard error, forcing Tyrell Fortune to return to the Octagon for the correction. Fortune, who later reflected on the near-fatal weight cut he endured leading up to the fight, noted his near-death experience gave him a profound new perspective on his career, which he is now continuing after escaping the immediate post-fight confusion.

Figure Skating & Boxing Uncertainties

Following a disappointing showing at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American skater Ilia Malinin delivered a commanding performance at the World Championships in Prague, asserting himself as the world’s premier men’s figure skater. In ice dance competition at the same event, Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson were relegated to a fourth-place finish after incurring a two-point penalty that ultimately cost them a medal spot. Separately, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather put the brakes on the rumored sequel with Manny Pacquiao, clarifying that the highly anticipated bout will proceed only as an exhibition bout, and the fight location remains entirely unsettled.

Rugby Union Results

United Rugby Championship action saw Ulster secure a necessary victory over bottom-of-the-table Zebre with a final score of 28-12 following a disjointed performance in Parma. Meanwhile, Edinburgh’s playoff aspirations suffered a major blow after the club suffered a 33-14 defeat against the Stormers in Cape Town, leaving their postseason hopes severely damaged. In the English Premiership, league leaders Northampton Saints managed a dramatic comeback victory against Saracens, secured when Archie McParland crossed for a decisive late try at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.