Last updated: March 20, 2026, 7:30 AM ET
College & Pro Basketball ShocksThe NCAA Men's Tournament saw stunning upsets** as VCU rallied from a 19-point second-half deficit** 12 to stun sixth-seeded North Carolina 82-78 in overtime, with Terrence Hill Jr. sealing the victory via a stepback three-pointer in the final seconds. Despite the loss, UNC coach Hubert Davis dismissed fatigue as a factor 11 in terse post-game exchanges, taking personal responsibility for the collapse. Elsewhere in the tournament, No. 11 seed Texas managed to overcome 35 points from BYU's AJ Dybantsa 13 to secure a 79-71 first-round win, though Dybantsa confirmed he will weigh his future options. The Division III landscape provided its own drama as two-time defending champion NYU saw its 91-game winning streak broken 6 following a 60-52 defeat to Scranton in the national semifinal.
In NBA action, Luka Doncic delivered a massive 60-point performance 4 as his team defeated the Miami Heat, while LeBron James achieved a significant career milestone by tying a major appearance record. The evening also featured a sentimental moment as Dell Curry had his jersey retired.
International Football & Rugby Updates
Northern Ireland striker Josh Magennis expressed his aspiration 2 to reach 100 international caps as the squad prepares for a vital World Cup play-off match scheduled to take place in Italy. Meanwhile, England Women's Rugby coach John Mitchell introduced seven uncapped players 3 into the new-era Red Roses squad, signaling a focus on rebuilding and continuing momentum following the team's September Rugby World Cup triumph. In domestic rugby matters, Welsh clubs face high stakes in the United Rugby Championship (URC) run-in, with Cardiff and the Ospreys vying for play-off spots while the Dragons and Scarlets are focused on avoiding the Welsh Wooden Spoon designation.
Cycling, Combat Sports, & Global Games
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy shared a profound perspective on confronting mortality, disclosing that his terminal cancer diagnosis taught him the value of appreciating small, present moments rather than focusing solely on a "bucket list" 8. In mixed martial arts, the question of contender status is being examined as Lerone Murphy prepares to face Movsar Evloev 7 in London this Saturday, prompting a broader discussion on why certain athletes are overlooked for title shots. Separately, organizers for the upcoming Commonwealth Games announced that The Hydro in Glasgow will serve as the venue 1 for the opening ceremony, promising attendees a distinctly "Clyde-built experience for the world" 1.
Domestic Rugby & Team Resilience
The Bristol Bears are set to return to Premiership action as one of the league's most in-form sides, a status achieved despite navigating a severe injury crisis that has pushed the squad to its absolute limits 5.