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Last updated: March 29, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four Set

The field for the Men's Final Four in Indianapolis is finalized, setting up matchups that feature a mix of established powers and surging underdogs, with early predictions already favoring UConn and Arizona to reach the championship game next weekend. The path to the semifinals was dramatic, as UConn advanced by eliminating top seed Duke on a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Braylon Mullins with only 0.4 seconds remaining. Meanwhile, Michigan punched its ticket by overwhelming Tennessee 95-62, fueled by Yaxel Lendeborg's 27 points and Elliot Cadeau's 10 assists, securing their first Final Four appearance since 2018. Observers are already ranking the four contenders as the weekend approaches, analyzing the strengths of Michigan, Arizona, Illinois, and UConn as they prepare for the national semifinals.

Beyond the scores, the Elite Eight provided compelling narratives, with analysts compiling nonstatistical superlatives reflecting the grit and personality displayed throughout the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds. In the Women's bracket, UCLA staged a massive comeback against Duke in their Elite Eight contest, which players attributed to an emotional halftime meeting among the graduating members, propelling them into the Women's Final Four. On the coaching carousel front, St. John's reportedly secured Rick Pitino with a lucrative new contract, making him the second-highest-paid coach in the Big East conference according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

PGA Tour & Golf Dominance

The LPGA Tour saw a repeat victor as Hyo Joo Kim secured back-to-back wins by capturing the Ford Championship, pulling away from Nelly Korda late Sunday after firing a closing 3-under 69 for a decisive two-shot victory over her rival. On the PGA Tour, Gary Woodland claimed his first victory since 2023 at the Houston Open, finishing five strokes clear of the field while openly managing his ongoing battle with PTSD, demonstrating resilience on the course.

NASCAR & Moto GP Action Concludes

In motorsports, Chase Elliott secured his first NASCAR Cup Series win of the season at Martinsville Speedway by successfully outdueling Denny Hamlin in a high-stakes endgame where Elliott's aggressive strategy paid off. Globally, Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi continued his dominant start to the MotoGP season, taking his third consecutive victory at the United States Grand Prix. In women's college basketball, top-ranked UConn advanced to their 25th Final Four appearance, winning their regional final 70-52 against No. 6 seed Notre Dame, marking the 17th Final Four appearance in the last 18 tournaments under coach Geno Auriemma.