Top Sports Headlines – March 21, 2026

The NCAA filed suit against DraftKings on Friday, accusing the sportsbook operator of trademark infringement for use of terms such as March Madness.

We're following all the action from 16 games throughout Day 1 of the women's NCAA tournament.

The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.

What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation's capital this weekend.

The Niners aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.

A day after UCLA's Lauren Betts opened up about her mental health journey, head coach Cori Close said she couldn't be "more impressed and inspired" by Betts' "courageous vulnerability."

Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested Monday on a felony drug charge, per documents obtained by ESPN.

Purdue's Braden Smith broke Bobby Hurley's NCAA all-time assists record Friday night, reaching 1,077 for his career during a first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

We're breaking down all 16 games Friday and how each winner can advance to the Sweet 16.

Purdue's Braden Smith broke Bobby Hurley's NCAA all-time assists record Friday night, reaching 1,077 for his career during a first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.

Prosecutors allege they found "drug transactions" on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested Monday on a felony drug charge, per documents obtained by ESPN.

What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

The Niners aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.

A day after UCLA's Lauren Betts opened up about her mental health journey, head coach Cori Close said she couldn't be "more impressed and inspired" by Betts' "courageous vulnerability."

The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will not visit the White House during their road trip to the nation's capital this weekend.

The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie hit six 3-pointers and scored 29 points as sixth-seeded Tennessee ended a fabulous season for Miami (Ohio) with a 78-56 win Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

The NCAA filed suit against DraftKings on Friday, accusing the sportsbook operator of trademark infringement for use of terms such as March Madness.

Iowa State senior forward Joshua Jefferson suffered a sprained left ankle in Friday's 108-74 win over Tennessee State.

Purdue's Braden Smith broke Bobby Hurley's NCAA all-time assists record Friday night, reaching 1,077 for his career during a first-round NCAA tournament game against Queens University.

What were the coolest, weirdest and most notable things to happen in the men's NCAA tournament's first round? We've got some of the best right here.

The Niners aren't exercising the option bonus for Trent Williams but still hope to work out a deal.

A day after UCLA's Lauren Betts opened up about her mental health journey, head coach Cori Close said she couldn't be "more impressed and inspired" by Betts' "courageous vulnerability."