UCLA women win first NCAA title, beat South Carolina
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- UCLA women's basketball won their first NCAA Tournament title, defeating South Carolina by 28 points, the third-largest margin in championship history, with Lauren Betts recording a double-double.
- North Carolina's coaching search saw top candidates Tommy Lloyd (Arizona) and Dusty May (Michigan) commit to their current teams, with Lloyd expected to sign a five-year deal making him one of the highest-paid public school coaches, leading UNC to reportedly target Billy Donovan.
- Luka Dončić (Lakers) will miss the rest of the regular season due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, potentially impacting his All-NBA eligibility due to the 65-game rule, while Austin Reaves (Lakers) could miss the entire first round with a Grade 2 oblique strain.
- The Islanders fired coach Patrick Roy with four games left in the season after a four-game losing streak, replacing him with Peter DeBoer in a move that could be a long-term leadership change.
- Hunter Brown (Astros) was among several MLB stars to land on the injured list, sidelined for at least 15 days with a throwing shoulder strain.
Why it matters: Luka Dončić's injury could cost him All-NBA honors due to the 65-game rule, impacting the Lakers' playoff push.
