Last week ended with the Seahawks picking up the fifth-year option on receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigbas rookie contract. This week began with Smith-Njigba getting his second contract.
The four-year exten… [+3550 chars]

We've got the full details of the contract that pushes the new-money APY bar to $42.15 million.

NBCSports.com

Inside the Jaxon Smith-Njigba deal - NBC Sports

Nate Diaz was possibly working towards a return to the UFC before he signed a deal to fight for Jake Pauls Most Valuable Promotions as part of the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card on May 16… [+1777 chars]

Nate Diaz met with the UFC but ultimately signed a deal with Jake Paul’s promotion to fight on Netflix

MMA Fighting

Dana White reacts to Nate Diaz signing with Jake Paul’s MVP to fight on Rousey vs. Carano card - MMA Fighting

Entering Year 14, DeAndre Hopkins is looking for a new NFL club. He wouldn't mind reconnecting with a former teammate. Hopkins recently told TMZ he’d be thrilled to reunite with Minnesota's Kyler Murray.

NFL News

DeAndre Hopkins open to Kyler Murray reunion: 'If the Vikings need me, they know I'll be there' - NFL.com

Having an incredibly short memory is a must if you want to have any success on a golf course, and Matt Fitzpatrick showed the world he has both that skill and extreme patience with his victory at the… [+6904 chars]

Outkick.com

Bryson DeChambeau Cries, Matt Fitzpatrick Calls Out Pace Before Winning Valspar, And A Golf Gambling Heater - OutKick

Braves righty Spencer Strider is going to start the season on the injured list due to an oblique strain, manager Walt Weiss announced to the team’s beat this morning (via Mark Bowman of MLB.com). The… [+2558 chars]

Spencer Strider has an oblique strain and will start the season on the injured list. You can learn more over at MLB Trade Rumors.

MLB Trade Rumors

Braves To Place Spencer Strider On Injured List - MLB Trade Rumors

Before diving into the rest of my MMQB takeaways, I wanted to go a little longer on the biggest news of last week.
The Jaylen Waddle trade may have seemed sudden, but the reality of it, for the Bron… [+8151 chars]

Albert Breer details the negotiations, from comparable past deals to the phone calls Denver made to gather intel on the team’s new wide receiver.

Sports Illustrated

How the Broncos and Dolphins Struck a Trade for Jaylen Waddle - Sports Illustrated

The Florida Gators will not be repeating as national champions.
The Gators, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, exited the mens NCAA Tournament in the second round after a 73-72 loss to the No. 9 Io… [+3881 chars]

The Florida Gators, the No. 1 seed in the South Region, exited the men’s NCAA Tournament in the second round after a 73-72 loss to the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes. It was just one of many exciting results.

NBC News

Iowa's stunning upset of No. 1 Florida caps off thrilling first weekend of March Madness - NBC News

Syracuse, N.Y. Make no mistake about it.
Gerry McNamara is set to become the ninth mens basketball coach in Syracuse University history because its the best business decision.
New SU athletic direc… [+5709 chars]

Gerry McNamara coming back to Syracuse would be a mix of business, redemption and a little sports romance.

syracuse.com

Axe: Gerry McNamara can revive Syracuse basketball with needed balance of business and pleasure - Syracuse.com

<ul><li>The Cowboys trade their first-rounders to move up: Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love is the target, helping Dallas build an offensive core that will terrify opposing coaches.</li></ul><u… [+21209 chars]

The Cowboys throw caution to the wind, giving up significant draft capital to acquire Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love in this 2026 NFL mock draft.

Pff.com

2026 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys trade up for Jeremiyah Love, Cardinals secure a quarterback - PFF

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The future leadership of North Carolinas fabled basketball program remains in question three nights after the Tar Heels meltdown loss to VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament So here is the latest we have compiled from multiple sources

247Sports

Late Sunday UNC Basketball Update - 247Sports

Since the Yankees play only nine games during the season’s first 13 days, manager Aaron Boone announced today (to the Athletic’s Chris Kirschner and other reporters) that the team will use a four-man… [+2634 chars]

The latest buzz from the Yankees, Blue Jays, Red Sox, and Rays. Check out MLB Trade Rumors for all the AL East roster rumblings.

AL East Notes: Gil, Bastardo, Lux - MLB Trade Rumors

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children died Saturday in a fire at her Minnesota home.
The family dog also perished in the fire, according to the White Bear Lake (Minn.) Fire Department.
F… [+1972 chars]

The 37-year-old hockey correspondent had worked for the league for a decade.

Hollywood Reporter

NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Three Children Die in Minnesota House Fire - The Hollywood Reporter

Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies and Xavier Booker #1 of the UCLA Bruins tip-off during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Xfinity Mobile A… [+11488 chars]

The Huskies and Bruins will meet in Philadelphia with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line.

Ctinsider.com

UConn vs UCLA live: Huskies look to reach Sweet 16 - CT Insider

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid
Andriy Lunin: 7His distribution needed to be better, and he nearly gifted Atletico a goal with one poor giveaway. Still, he made five saves and could … [+2522 chars]

Managing Madrid

Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-2 Atletico Madrid - Managing Madrid

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on Sunday, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career Gran… [+2001 chars]

Carlos Alcaraz has been eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open, losing to Sebastian Korda in three sets. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, who completed the career grand slam when he won the Australian Open in January, dropped to 17-2 this season. The world N…

Associated Press

Carlos Alcaraz loses to Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Miami Open - AP News

SAN DIEGO (AP) Dylan Darling hadnt made a shot all day when he got the ball at midcourt for St. Johns with 3.9 seconds left in a tied March Madness thriller.
Darling could have passed. He could have… [+4382 chars]

Dylan Darling hit a driving layup as time expired for his only bucket of the game, and St. John’s blew a 13-point lead in the final minutes before advancing to its first Sweet 16 since 1999 with a 67-65 victory over Kansas. Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins scor…

Dylan Darling hits driving layup at buzzer, St. John's beats Kansas 67-65 in March Madness thriller - AP News

Tyler Reddick winner: "It means everything. Some of the guys and I were talking about we have it pretty good as Cup drivers, but it seemed like today, it was going to be a blue-collar type of day we … [+10819 chars]

The 23XI Racing star has won four of the first six races of the Cup Series season.

What Drivers Said After Darlington Cup win by Tyler Reddick for Michael Jordan team - NBC Sports

Mar 22, 2026, 07:21 PM ET
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Claire Enright scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Sunday, Ava McNaughton had 34 saves, and No. 2 seed Wisconsin beat top-seeded Ohio State… [+1385 chars]

Claire Enright scored the go-ahead goal in the third period Sunday, Ava McNaughton had 34 saves, and No. 2 seed Wisconsin beat top-seeded Ohio State 3-2 at the Frozen Four to win its second consecutive national championship.

ESPN

Wisconsin edges Ohio St., wins another title at Frozen Four - ESPN

Teammates swarmed Battle on the floor, believing the clock had expired. Ole Miss had less than a second to attempt a final prayer, but it bounced off the rim. That ignited a roar inside the Barn, whi… [+895 chars]

Gophers guards Amaya Battle and Mara Braun, who could have left after a coaching change in 2023, have led the team to its first Sweet 16 since 2005.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Scoggins: Battle, Braun see their dedication to U rewarded with Sweet 16 trip - Star Tribune

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Tired legs. Mismatched defensive pairings that inspired little confidence and performed to low expectations. And a hungry opponent.
The Pittsburgh Penguins nev… [+7388 chars]

Tired legs. Mismatched defensive pairings that inspired little confidence and performed to low expectations. And a hungry opponent. The Pittsburgh […]