Basketball

• GloRilla publicly addressed swirling pregnancy rumors during her appearance at a recent basketball game in the US. • Fans spotted what appeared to be a baby bump, prompting viral speculation across social media platforms. • The rapper shut down the rumors in a video response, clarifying her outfit choice amid the online frenzy.

• Top-seeded UCLA defeated second-seeded Iowa 96-45 to capture its second consecutive Big Ten Conference Tournament championship, marking the first time in program history the Bruins won back-to-back conference tournament titles. • The 51-point margin of victory set a new Big Ten Tournament Final record, surpassing Iowa's previous record of a 33-point victory over Ohio State in 2023. • UCLA finished the regular season with a perfect 18-0 conference record and undefeated home court record for the first time since 2016-17, becoming just the fourth team in Big Ten history to go undefeated in conference play.

• UConn defeated top-seeded Duke 73-72 in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Braylon Mullins' desperation 3-pointer at 0.4 seconds left, rallying from a 19-point first-half deficit to advance to the Final Four. • Silas Demary Jr. made one of two free throws with 10 seconds remaining to tie the game at three points down before Mullins' shot; Duke led by three entering the final moments. • This marks the second straight season Duke suffers a huge collapse in the tournament as the top overall seed, while UConn now boasts a 54-game winning streak heading into the Final Four.

• The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite Eight matchup between Michigan and Texas is scheduled for Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Fort Worth, Texas. • This Elite Eight game is one of four remaining contests determining which teams advance to the Final Four in Indianapolis on April 4 and 6. • The women's tournament began with selections on March 15 and features the most competitive field of elite teams competing for the national championship.

• Marian (Indiana) women's basketball defeated Dordt 73-61 to win the NAIA national championship on March 25, 2026. • The team dominated the second half with a decisive 27-point third quarter and controlled the glass with a 49-35 rebounding advantage; Madisyn Bailey led all scorers with 23 points while Abbey McNally added 17 points and 15 rebounds. • Dordt finished their season 34-3, falling short of a third consecutive national title after rallying to a 32-28 halftime lead before Marian's second-half surge.

Some residents moved amid threat of flooding are under public guardianship due to reduced mental capacity. NT public guardian says they ‘would have been very frightened’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFrail aged care residents were forced to shelter in an open-sided basketball court in Katherine, sleeping in makeshift conditions as authorities scrambled to prepare for major river flooding triggered by ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.Residents from Rocky Ridge and Katherine Hostel aged care facilities were evacuated to MacFarlane primary school where many spent the night at a covered basketball court, with rain blowing into the open-sided shelter, as the deep tropical-low swept through the region. Continue reading...

• USA men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams advanced to the knockout stage after strong pool play performances on March 14 in Bangkok. • Both squads demonstrated dominant showings, securing their spots for Sunday's elimination rounds at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup. • This progression highlights USA Basketball's continued excellence in the fast-paced 3x3 format, positioning them as medal contenders.

The U.S. women's national basketball team plays Italy in FIBA World Cup Qualifying at 4:45 p.m. ET from San Juan, Puerto Rico, broadcast on TRUTV. This international matchup tests USA Basketball's depth ahead of future global competitions. It adds to Saturday's diverse sports slate including NWSL and NBA games. Qualifying success bolsters U.S. preparations for upcoming tournaments.