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Top Sports Headlines – March 25, 2026
Curated from 57 sources across 2 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 • 1:31 AM UTC
Top headlines
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Source: UNC coach Davis fired after tourney exit
North Carolina head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis was fired by the school after another early exit in the NCAA tournament, a source told ESPN.
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NBA draft stock watch: Latest buzz, scouting reports on 21 top prospects
Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?
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Hubert Davis fired as UNC coach after five years, ushering in historic break from Carolina family tradition
A stunning NCAA Tournament collapse, eroding donor support and mounting internal pressure culminated in North Carolina cutting ties, a move that breaks the program's 70-year coaching lineage
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Arsenal teach Chelsea a Champions League lesson in clinical finishing
Arsenal will head into the second leg of their UWCL quarterfinal against Chelsea with a commanding 3-1 lead thanks to some lethal finishing from Stina Blackstenius, Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo.
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Elite longevity: Flacco, 41, agrees to Cincy deal
Quarterback Joe Flacco is coming back for a 19th NFL season, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with the Bengals, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
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⚾ Fantasy baseball draft guide: Rankings, more
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2026 fantasy baseball season.
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Sources: Crow-Armstrong deal for 6 years, $115M
Pete Crow-Armstrong's new contract extension with the Chicago Cubs is for six years and $115 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Tuesday.
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NBA players' union calls for 65-game rule change
The NBPA is calling on the league to, at minimum, amend the 65-game rule for players to be eligible for end-of-season awards.
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House passes Ali Revival Act; bill heads to Senate
The Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act, which would shift the structure of pro boxing by allowing Unified Boxing Organizations as options for boxers, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote Tuesday.
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76ers' George says mental health led to PED use
The Sixers' Paul George, who was suspended 25 games for a failed drug test, is set to return Wednesday when Philadelphia faces the Boston Celtics.
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Thomas sues White Sox for using name on jersey
Hall of Famer Frank Thomas has filed a lawsuit against the White Sox, alleging unauthorized use of his likeness on City Connect 2.0 uniforms last season.
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NFL to consider rule tweaks for replacement refs
The NFL competition committee has finalized a series of wide-ranging rule change proposals to account for the growing possibility of a work stoppage amid tense collective bargaining negotiations with the NFL Referees Association.
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Florida hoping to ink Golden to third extension
Florida is aiming to sign coach Todd Golden to a third contract extension in as many years, while heading off potential interest from schools with open head coaching jobs.
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Broncos predicted to trade defensive veteran to new top rival
The Denver Broncos just made a trade to acquire Jaylen Waddle. Would they consider trading a player on their roster next?
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Angels Weigh Platoon At Second Base With Frazier, Peraza
Adam Frazier and Oswald Peraza have both impressed this spring, leaving the Angels leaning toward a platoon at second base.
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Former Brentwood Academy football coach Carlton Flatt's funeral arrangements set
The funeral arrangements for legendary Brentwood Academy football coach Carlton Flatt have been set.
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Former Brentwood Academy football coach Carlton Flatt's funeral arrangements set
The funeral arrangements for legendary Brentwood Academy football coach Carlton Flatt have been set.
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Raiders hire Mike Sullivan as QBs coach
The Raiders didn't name a quarterbacks coach when they announced their staff on March 1.
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5 North Carolina coaching replacements after Hubert Davis fired
UNC has fired Hubert Davis, per reports. Here are some coaching candidates to replace him at North Carolina, like Todd Golden.
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Hubert Davis buyout: What it could cost UNC to move on from coach after first-round NCAA Tournament exit
The Tar Heels' second straight first-round NCAA Tournament exit adds to growing questions about the program's direction
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Yeast mode! ‘Dirty’ politics force RAF 07’s ‘loyal’ Colby Covington to retire MAGA hat, chase beer ‘business’
MAGA no more? Former three-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger Colby Covington returns to action this weekend (Sat., March 28, 2026), stepping onto the Real American Freestyle (RAF) mat to face Dillon Danis in the co-main event of RAF 07 inside the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. For close to a decade, Covington […]
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Real Madrid accused of malpractice with Kylian Mbappe – “They examined the wrong knee”
Prior to the international break, Kylian Mbappe returned to action with Real Madrid after three weeks out. The French forward had been struggling with a knee issue for a couple of months, and he was f...
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North Carolina parts ways with men's basketball coach Hubert Davis after 5 seasons
The school announced the decision Tuesday night, saying it had made “a leadership change” to end Davis' tenure as successor to retired Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams. The program with six NCAA titles and a national-record 21 Final Fours now has just three March Madness wins in the four seasons since an unexpected run to the 2022 national title game in Davis' debut season.
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NBPA pushing to save Cade Cunningham award eligibility with Pistons
With just 60 games of at least 20 minutes played, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is at risk of becoming ineligible for NBA awards.
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NBPA pushing to save Cade Cunningham award eligibility with Pistons
With just 60 games of at least 20 minutes played, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is at risk of becoming ineligible for NBA awards.