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The Kansas Jayhawks claimed their first Big 12 Tournament championship since 2006 with a dominant 9-0 shutout victory. The win secured their spot as likely top seeds in the NCAA Tournament with home-field advantage.
After eight heartbreaking tournament losses spanning decades, Nebraska basketball finally broke through with a dominating 76-47 victory over Troy. The win marks the end of a seven-year rebuild and sets a new program record with 27 wins this season.
The Texas Longhorns dominated top-ranked South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC tournament championship, ending the Gamecocks' three-year winning streak. Tournament MVP Madison Booker led the charge as Texas proved they belong among college basketball's elite.
The University of New Mexico Lobos broke a 21-year tournament drought with a decisive 7-2 victory over Fresno State in the Mountain West Softball Championship. Three home runs powered the team's first conference tournament win since 2005.
The Arkansas Razorbacks claimed their first SEC Tournament championship since 2000, defeating Vanderbilt 86-75 in Nashville. Tournament MVP Darius Acuff led the historic comeback with 30 points and 11 assists.
Florida A&M's baseball team defeated Southern 5-1 in the SWAC Tournament semifinals and now faces Alabama State for the championship and an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The Rattlers swept their opponent during the regular season and are chasing their second conference title in four years.
West Virginia avenged two heartbreaking regular season losses to beat TCU 62-53 for their second Big 12 tournament title. The win could earn the Mountaineers their first chance to host NCAA tournament games at home in over 30 years.
New Zealand's under-15 girls soccer team dominated an eight-nation Oceania tournament in Fiji, winning all their matches including a 12-0 victory in the final. The tournament gave young players their first taste of international competition without high-stakes pressure.
A small South Carolina school just pulled off one of the biggest wins in its history, defeating powerhouse Oklahoma State in the NCAA baseball tournament. USC Upstate had never won a single game in the NCAA tournament until Friday night.
After decades of trying, Nebraska basketball finally captured their first-ever NCAA tournament victory with a dominant 76-47 win over Troy. The 29-point triumph capped seven years of rebuilding under coach Fred Hoiberg, who endured three straight losing seasons before turning the program around.
Indian chess player R Vaishali, the lowest-rated player in the field, defied all expectations to win the 2026 Candidates Tournament. Her victory sets up a potential world championship match and reignites India's chess momentum.
After four years of trying, Austin Peay State University's men's tennis team finally broke through with their first Atlantic Sun Conference tournament victory. Vincent Lu sealed the dramatic 4-3 comeback win over Bellarmine in a nail-biting final match.
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks ended a 27-year tournament drought with an 89-79 victory over SMU, fueled by hometown fans who traveled just 25 miles to cheer them on. Students in swim caps successfully distracted opponents at the foul line in a spirited home-away-from-home win.
The University of Texas softball team just made history, claiming their first-ever SEC Tournament Championship with a dominant 7-1 victory over Alabama. After a 21-year conference tournament title drought, the Longhorns are headed to the NCAA Tournament as champions.
The Kutztown University Golden Bears women's lacrosse team made program history with their first-ever NCAA tournament victory, defeating Wingate 12-8 in Pennsylvania. After 21 years of competition, the breakthrough moment came from a team that refused to let early deficits define their destiny.
Women's soccer got a joyful makeover this weekend as eight top teams competed in a creative seven-a-side tournament featuring backflips, elaborate walkouts, and half a million dollars in prizes. Chelsea took home the grand prize after beating Manchester United 6-5 in a final that celebrated flair over traditional competition.
The Georgia Bulldogs made history Sunday with an 11-1 victory over Arkansas, claiming their first SEC Tournament championship ever. After a nearly three-hour rain delay, the team's red-hot offense delivered a dominant performance that sealed the milestone win.
The Texas Longhorns stunned three-time defending champion South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC women's basketball tournament title. The dominant victory proved Texas belongs among college basketball's elite.
After eight tries and decades of waiting, Nebraska men's basketball finally broke through with their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory. The Huskers dominated Troy 76-47 in Oklahoma City, making history and giving their fans a moment they've waited generations to celebrate.
After nine trips to March Madness spanning four decades, Nebraska finally broke through with their first tournament victory, defeating Troy 76-47. The Cornhuskers' 40-year wait ended in Oklahoma City as fans celebrated a milestone that seemed impossible just hours before.
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