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Last updated: March 23, 2026, 6:30 AM ET

NCAA Tournament Showdowns & Coaching Carousel

The men's NCAA Sweet 16 field is now complete following a tense Sunday of second-round action, highlighted by major upsets and dramatic finishes Men's March Madness live tracker: Updates from all of Sunday's games. St. John's advanced to their first Sweet 16 since 1999 after Dylan Darling's last-second layup secured a 67-65 victory over Kansas, whose longtime coach, Bill Self, stated he has no immediate decision regarding his future following the season-ending loss. In another pivotal men's matchup, Iowa eliminated the defending champion Florida when Alvaro Folgueiras sank a critical 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds left, while Minnesota reached the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years after Amaya Battle hit a tiebreaking jumper with 0.7 seconds remaining to down Mississippi 65-63 Battle sends Minn. to first Sweet 16 in 21 years. Meanwhile, analysts are already ranking the remaining men's teams, noting the strong presence of five Big Ten squads heading into the next round.

The women's tournament also saw crucial second-round outcomes, setting half the Sweet 16 bracket as higher seeds generally prevailed Women's March Madness Day 3 takeaways: How half the Sweet 16 was set. TCU punched their ticket by outlasting Washington 62-59 in overtime, powered by Olivia Miles' 18 points and 10 rebounds, while No. 1 seed Texas cruised past No. 8 Oregon, 100-58, behind a career-high 40 points from Madison Booker Booker dominates Oregon with 40 in Texas win. On a sour note, Kentucky suffered its worst tournament defeat since 1972, falling by 19 points to Iowa State, 82-63 Kentucky out with its worst tourney loss since '72. Amid the coaching upheaval across college basketball, Syracuse is reportedly moving to hire former star Gerry McNamara from Siena, and Providence has secured Bryan Hodgson from South Florida to take over their men's program Providence hires USF's Hodgson as new coach.

Global Athletics & Combat Sports Incidents

Great Britain enjoyed a spectacular run at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland, achieving their best-ever medal haul after securing three golds within 28 minutes. Keely Hodgkinson commanded the women's 800m final, clocking a championship record en route to claiming her first world indoor title How 'Keely 2.0' dominated 800m field for first world indoors title, while Ireland's Kate O'Connor also medaled, taking bronze in the pentathlon O'Connor secures World Indoor pentathlon bronze. In contrast to the triumphs, there was grave news from the boxing world, where 19-year-old women's junior flyweight Isis Sio was placed in a medically induced coma following a knockout defeat during a bout on a Pro Box TV card Women's junior flyweight boxer in coma after KO. Separately, British athlete Josh Kerr reflected on a period of injury, admitting that after feeling "untouchable," the sport proved brutal, fostering a new perspective on his career trajectory.

Tennis, Rugby, and Motorsports Updates

On the tennis court in Miami, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka maintained her pursuit of the 'Sunshine Double' by sweeping past Caty McNally to book a spot in the last 16 of the Miami Open. The focus in rugby union turned to the United Rugby Championship, where the Stormers moved back into second place in the standings following a four-try victory over the Dragons in Cape Town, while Wales received a boost with the return of key players like Taulupe Faletau, Jac Morgan, and Elliot Dee for a tough slate of fixtures Wales boosted by trio as South Africans go on charge. In motorsports, Tyler Reddick joined an elite club with his fourth victory of the season after successfully navigating the challenging conditions at Darlington Raceway Rare air: Tyler Reddick in elite club with Darlington win. Meanwhile, in Moto GP, Marco Bezzecchi claimed victory in Brazil, though the race was shortened to 31 laps due to extreme heat conditions affecting rider safety.

Soccer, Snooker, and Gymnastics Milestones

In football news, Wales manager Craig Bellamy gave an extensive interview detailing his philosophy, which ranges from tactical discussions to explorations of Balkan history. In the Netball Super League, the London Pulse defeated Nottingham Forest in extra time, with Coach Sam Bird crediting the squad's ability to maintain composure in tight contests as vital for the remainder of the season. Gymnastics saw a historic return as Alice Kinsella became the first British artistic gymnast to resume elite competition following childbirth, dedicating the effort to her son. Finally, the World Open in Yushan, China, concluded with a massive upset as Thepchaiya Un-Nooh defeated Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-7, posting a maximum 147 break during his stunning final performance.