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Top Sports Headlines – March 29, 2026
Curated from 54 sources across 2 leagues in the last 24 hours.
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 • 3:31 AM UTC
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TCU women top UVA to reach 2nd straight Elite 8
Marta Suarez formed a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles on Saturday to lead No. 3 seed TCU past 10th-seeded Virginia and into the Elite Eight.
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UFC fighter called back to cage after scorecard flub
Tyrell Fortune had to return to the Octagon on Saturday after UFC cage announcer Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced his opponent Marcin Tybura as the winner.
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No. 1 Arizona into first Final Four since 2001
The No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats are into their first Final Four since 2001 after beating No. 2 Purdue 76-64.
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📸 LeBron to Bronny: Father-son assist makes history
The father-son duo etched their names in the history books after the elder James found his son for a 3-pointer.
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USMNT routed by Belgium in blow to WCup prep
The USMNT suffered a setback in its preparations for the World Cup as Belgium ran rampant in the second half to emerge with a 5-2 win at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
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S.C. cruises into Elite Eight with 'room to grow'
South Carolina has looked dominant in their first three wins in the women's NCAA tournament, but the Gamecocks maintain they're yet to hit their ceiling.
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Mayweather pumps brakes on Pacquiao rematch
Floyd Mayweather cast some doubt on details of his pending fight with Manny Pacquiao, saying the location has not be set and that the bout will actually just be an exhibition.
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Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.
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Wagler leads Illini to first Final Four in 21 years
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, sending the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
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📸 LeBron to Bronny: Father-son assist makes history
The father-son duo etched their names in the history books after the elder James found his son for a 3-pointer.
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Mayweather pumps brakes on Pacquiao rematch
Floyd Mayweather cast some doubt on details of his pending fight with Manny Pacquiao, saying the location has not be set and that the bout will actually just be an exhibition.
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S.C. cruises into Elite Eight with 'room to grow'
South Carolina has looked dominant in their first three wins in the women's NCAA tournament, but the Gamecocks maintain they're yet to hit their ceiling.
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TCU women top UVA to reach 2nd straight Elite 8
Marta Suarez formed a nearly unstoppable duo with Olivia Miles on Saturday to lead No. 3 seed TCU past 10th-seeded Virginia and into the Elite Eight.
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Wagler leads Illini to first Final Four in 21 years
Keaton Wagler scored 25 points in Illinois' 71-59 win over Iowa on Saturday, sending the program to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years.
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UFC fighter called back to cage after scorecard flub
Tyrell Fortune had to return to the Octagon on Saturday after UFC cage announcer Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced his opponent Marcin Tybura as the winner.
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Doncic hit with 1-game suspension for 16th tech
Lakers star Luka Doncic will be suspended for Monday's game against the Wizards after receiving his 16th technical foul on Friday.
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USMNT routed by Belgium in blow to WCup prep
The USMNT suffered a setback in its preparations for the World Cup as Belgium ran rampant in the second half to emerge with a 5-2 win at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday.
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Geno takes aim at NCAA tournament setup, prep
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma has questions about the NCAA's decisions on its tournament and seeks more input for coaches and players into tournament matters.
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Women's March Madness 2026: Ranking the Elite Eight
All four No. 1 seeds advanced to the regional final. The ACC, Big Ten and SEC each have two teams in the field.
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Analysis from all of Saturday's Sweet 16 games
Miss any of Saturday's action? We've got you covered with analysis on all four winners.
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How to watch Guardians vs. Mariners: TV/streaming info, schedule, preview, starting pitchers
The 2026 debut of Sunday Night Baseball features a matchup of AL division title winners.
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Owen Tippett’s hat trick powers the Flyers to a 5-3 win over the Red Wings
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. Tippett's third career hat trick gives him seven goals in his last nine games. The Flyers have won seven of those nine and are now three points behind the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot.