Game RecapsMonday, Mar 23, 2026

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida in the second round of the men's NCAA tournament.

Jaylen Brown broke down the events leading up to the Celtics' landmark loss to the Wolves on Sunday night.

Watch the highlights from No. 10 Virginia and No. 2 Iowa’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament.

The Gampel Pavilion in Storrs is expected to be a deafening wall of sound this Monday as the #1 overall seed UConn Huskies host the #9 seed Syracuse Orange. While UConn enters as the undefeated defending champions, Syracuse has already proven to be the ultimate "bracket-buster" this season, skyrocketing from a 13th-place ACC preseason projection to the Round of 32. This regional rivalry carries a heavy dose of nostalgia and high-stakes drama, as the Orange look to snap a 27-game losing streak...

The Value City Arena in Columbus is set for an electric atmosphere this Monday as the #6 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit the #3 seed Ohio State Buckeyes. This Second Round clash is more than just a battle for a Sweet 16 berth-it is a meeting of two of the most explosive backcourts in the nation. With the Buckeyes playing on their home floor and the Irish riding the momentum of a dominant first-round win, this matchup is widely considered the "game of the day" in the 2026 tournament. The ...

Watch the highlights from No. 6 Tennessee and No. 3 Virginia’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 NCAA men’s tournament.

Here is the 2026 NCAA bracket for the March Madness men's basketball tournament. Get the bracket, schedule, scores, highlights and more here.

Olivia Miles had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds while adding some big assists late as third-seeded TCU finally overcame Washington for a 62-59 overtime victory Sunday night to send the Horned Frogs to the women's NCAA Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. Clara Silva had 16 points, with the go-ahead layup to start overtime after game-tying and tiebreaking baskets late in regulation on passes from Miles.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Bishop Boswell are roommates on the road and the Tennessee standouts suggested they spend almost every moment — from the practice court to the weight room to social activities — together. “We can’t get enough of each other,” Gillespie said. How does another March Madness weekend as roomies sound?

Amaya Battle drove toward the lane before dribbling back for more space along the baseline to launch the shot she — and everyone else who has ever picked up a basketball — has long daydreamed about. Then after watching Mississippi's attempt at a winner hit the front of the rim and fall short, Minnesota unleashed a celebration of the program's first trip to the Sweet 16 in 21 years with a 65-63 victory in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament on Sunday. “I think any basketball player...

On Saturday, Donovan Mitchell returned from a one-game absence from the Cavaliers’ lineup due to an eye bruise, scoring 27 points on 23 shots in a five-point win. Jamal Collier of ESPN reports that Mitchell sustained the injury after colliding with teammate Evan Mobley during practice prior in the week to the game. “He was […]

In Julius Randle‘s two seasons in Minnesota, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has never been publicly critical of the three-time All-Star, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. However, that changed after Friday’s loss to Portland, when the Wolves were up 104-103 with 35 seconds remaining and gave up a pair of offensive rebounds, eventually […]

The second-to-last road trip for the Spurs this regular season starts tonight in South Beach

Bones Hyland scored 23 points, Jaden McDaniels had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Celtics 102-92 to snap an 18-game losing streak in Boston. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points, eight rebounds and six assists for Minnesota, and Rudy Gobert had 14 rebounds and nine points. The Timberwolves’ last win in Boston came in 2005.

Alabama has a chance to reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in nearly 30 years when they face Louisville in the second round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Monday. The Crimson Tide haven't made it that far since 1998. Getting there means sixth-seeded Alabama (24-10) must beat Louisville (28-7), a team that nearly took down South Carolina in December.

Watch the Game Highlights from UCLA Bruins vs. Oklahoma St. Cowgirls, 03/23/2026

Here's what could decide March Madness regional semifinals, from Michigan-Alabama to Purdue-Texas.

Dylan Darling's layup as time expired sent St. John's to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 win over Kansas in the men's NCAA tournament.

Watch the highlights from No. 1 Arizona and No. 9 Utah State’s matchup in the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament.

St. John's turned to an unlikely hero, who provided a buzzer-beater for March Madness lore against Kansas

Nikola Jokic recorded his 35th triple-double of the season and both he and Jamal Murray scored 22 points Sunday when the Denver Nuggets celebrated the return of Peyton Watson by cooling off the Portland Trail Blazers 128-112. Jokic had 22 points, 14 rebounds and 14 assists. Cam Johnson added 19 points as the Nuggets stopped Portland's three-game winning streak, all on the road.

The energy at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia is electric this Monday as the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks host the No. 9 seed USC Trojans. The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament reaches a critical juncture as Dawn Staley's squad looks to defend their home court and secure a spot in the Sweet 16 against a resilient Trojans team that has defied the odds all season. This Round of 32 encounter is a clash of titans with high-stakes history. South Carolina, the gold standard of the mode...

The WVU Coliseum (historically "Hope Coliseum") in Morgantown is set for a historic sellout this Monday as the #4 seed West Virginia Mountaineers host the #5 seed Kentucky Wildcats. This high-stakes "4-vs-5" matchup in Regional 3 isn't just a border rivalry-it's a battle for a Sweet 16 berth. The Mountaineers are looking to reach the second weekend for only the second time in program history, while Kenny Brooks has his Wildcats eyeing their first regional semifinal since 2016. The West Virgin...

The Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth is set to be a cauldron of purple energy this Sunday as the #3 seed TCU Horned Frogs host the #6 seed Washington Huskies. Both programs entered the tournament with explosive opening-round performances: TCU dismantled UC San Diego with a program-record margin of victory, while Washington secured its first tournament win since 2017 with a lights-out shooting display. At stake is a trip to the Sweet 16 in Sacramento and a date with either Iowa or Virginia. The...

The Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia sets the stage for a heavyweight clash of blue bloods this Sunday as the #7 seed UCLA Bruins face the #2 seed UConn Huskies. With a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line, this East Region matchup features a fascinated contrast: UCLA's elite perimeter shooting and ball security versus a UConn squad that has redefined interior dominance during their quest for a third title in four years. The UConn Huskies (30-5) enter Sunday coming off a first-round victory w...

The Moody Center in Austin becomes the epicenter of postseason intensity this Sunday as the #1 seed Texas Longhorns look to punch their ticket to the Sweet 16 against the #8 seed Oregon Ducks. After a dominant 42-point victory in the opening round, Vic Schaefer's Longhorns are operating at a championship level on their home floor. However, Kelly Graves and his Ducks arrive with momentum, fresh off an impressive double-digit upset of Virginia Tech. The Texas Longhorns (32-3) are anchored by Fi...

At the end of the FIBA World Cup Qualifying series, Nigeria's record was 2-3, with wins against Colombia and Philippines and losing to Korea, France and Germany. But context matters.

John Calipari, who most of Kentucky's active NBA contingent played for in Lexington, coaches Arkansas these days.

LeBron James added another record to his long list of accomplishments. The Lakers forward officially played on Saturday in the 1,612th regular-season game of his career, a new NBA mark. Longtime Celtics center Robert Parish held the previous record, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports. “It’s not like I’m like writing things down and […]

Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory. Josh Hart made all three 3-point shots and added 16 points as New York handed Washington its 16th straight loss.