The cruiserweight bout between Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton on Sunday, March 8, was supposed to mark the first world championship fight for Zuffa Boxing, led by UFC CEO Dana White and Saudi dealmaker Turki Alalshikh. But as Mike Tyson once said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Zuffa Boxing got popped in the kisser ...
INDIANAPOLIS ― The UCLA women’s basketball team has been a part of the Big Ten Conference for two seasons. Sunday, it won its second conference tournament title. UCLA blew out Iowa, 96-45, in the championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Bruins put the game out of reach in the first quarter with defense. Iowa scored first with a 3-pointer from sophomore ...
The madness of March was on full display in the Patriot League on Sunday. Navy led 72-70 with 3.6 seconds remaining when Boston University basketball freshman guard Chance Gladden took the in-bounds pass, sprinted up court and sank a deep 3-pointer from the Navy logo on midcourt to send the Terriers to the Patriot League championship game, while ending the ...
DULUTH, GA — The No. 1 Duke Blue Devils are back-to-back ACC Tournament champions after beating No. 2 Louisville 70-65 in overtime Sunday, March 8 at the Gas South Arena. It’s the first time since 2010-11 that Duke has won back-to-back ACC Tournament titles. The program is now tied with Maryland for the most conference titles all time, with 10. ...
The No. 1-ranked UConn women’s basketball team used its defense to pull off a dominate victory, 100-51, over Creighton in the Big East semifinals at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Huskies had 33 points off turnovers, 13 steals and held Creighton to 33% shooting from the field. ‘Most of our wins come because of our defense,’ UConn coach ...
The Los Angeles Lakers will be without LeBron James for a second consecutive night. James, who had been listed as a game-time decision after missing the second night of a back-to-back on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, has been ruled out of Sunday’s matchup against the New York Knicks with left elbow discomfort and left foot arthritis. After surpassing yet ...
Quite a few NFL teams are maxed out this year. Not Maxxed out, like the Baltimore Ravens, who will soon be enjoying the services of Pro Bowl pass rusher Maxx Crosby. Not, well, Maxx out, like the Las Vegas Raiders, who now have two first-round draft picks in 2026 (and 2027) and scads of salary cap space. But maxed out, ...
Propelled by a historic batting display, India cricket successfully defended its title by winning the 2026 T20 World Cup championship on Sunday, March 8. The Men in Blue scored 255 runs in 20 overs, while losing five wickets in the first innings after New Zealand won the toss opted to bowl. They then successfully held off a counterattack from New ...
The Los Angeles Marathon saw its closest finish in its 41-year history on Sunday morning. Michael Kamau, of Kenya, led the final stretch on Santa Monica Boulevard, but Nathan Martin kicked into high gear and hawked down Kamau, passing him just steps in front of the finish line as Kamau stretched out his arms and collapsed in a last-ditch effort ...
The 2026 World Baseball Classic continues on Sunday, March 8, with Netherlands vs. Dominican Republic taking place in Miami at LoanDepot Park. USA TODAY Sports is on the ground covering the WBC, bringing you behind the scenes with Team USA, Shohei Ohtani and baseball’s biggest global stars. Keep up with the latest scores and news all the way through the ...