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An Unusual Referee Substitution in the Women’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
An officiating change was made at halftime of the N.C. State-Chattanooga game because of the “background conflict” of a referee.

Who Will Round Out the Men’s Sweet 16?
Follow the latest updates from the N.C.A.A. tournament during the final batch of second-round games.

Tougher Tests Await Upset-Minded Teams in the Second Round of the Men’s Tournament
The first round delivered plenty of upsets. Can the Cinderellas keep the magic coming in their next games?

Caitlin Clark and Iowa Begin Their Tournament Run Against Holy Cross
The No. 1-seeded Hawkeyes have their sights set on a national championship after coming up just short last year.

Women’s Tournament Briefing: Should L.S.U. Be Worried? What’s Next for Louisville?
Ohio State has seemed to regain its momentum, while the Iowa State freshman Audi Crooks scored 40 points in the Cyclones’ first-round win.

What We Learned on Another Upset-Filled Day in the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
The 13th-seeded Yale stunned Auburn, while the No. 12 seed James Madison toppled Wisconsin.

M.L.B. Begins Probe Into Gambling Allegations Around Shohei Ohtani’s Former Interpreter
Ippei Mizuhara was fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amid conflicting stories about money paid for gambling debts.

How Dawn Staley Brings Players to South Carolina
Staley has used Brazilian steaks, samba dancing and honest conversations in recruiting.

After Oakland Shocked Kentucky, the Men’s Tournament Continues With 16 More Games
Four double-digit seeds won on Thursday. Will any follow on Friday?

What We Learned From Day 1 of the Men’s N.C.A.A. Tournament
Oakland, led by Jack Gohlke’s 32 points, bounced the No. 3-seeded Kentucky, while the No. 11 seeds Duquesne, Oregon and N.C. State also secured upsets.