Here's a recap of the latest sports news as of March 23, 2025:

In an exciting matchup, the Atlanta Hawks triumphed over the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 124-115. Onyeka Okongwu delivered a standout performance for the Hawks, racking up 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. Trae Young also contributed significantly with 25 points and 12 assists. For the Warriors, Jimmy Butler III scored 25 points and Brandin Podziemski added 19 points. The Hawks now hold a 34-36 record, while the Warriors drop to 41-30. Watch the game highlights to catch the best plays from this contest.

Stephen Curry of the Warriors made an incredible shot during a 40-point performance, continuing the Warriors' strong play since acquiring Jimmy Butler. Dyson Daniels of the Hawks made a game-winning steal in their game against Memphis. The question remains whether Jimmy Butler's success with the Warriors is sustainable and if it will make them legitimate contenders in the West.

March Madness is in full swing, with both men's and women's tournaments underway. Sunday will see the conclusion of the second round for the men and the start of the women's tournament. Houston ended Gonzaga's streak of Sweet 16 appearances, marking the first time since before the existence of TikTok that Gonzaga has missed the tournament's second weekend. No. 1 seed Auburn advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating No. 9 Creighton.

John Calipari has made a return to the Sweet 16 after his breakup, with Kentucky potentially joining him on Sunday. However, Rick Pitino's coaching decisions proved costly for St. John's, leading to their loss against Arkansas, with Arkansas upsetting St. John's 75-66. Purdue easily defeated McNeese to advance to the Sweet 16, leaving only one double-digit seed remaining in the men's tournament.

Many perfect brackets were busted early in the second round due to losses by St. John's and Texas A&M. Viewers can catch the games on various TV channels and streaming services. The first day of the men's tournament saw record-high viewership, despite a lack of major upsets. No. 12 Colorado State upset No. 5 Memphis.

Grant Nelson's return helped No. 2 Alabama avoid an upset by No. 15 Robert Morris. BYU fended off a late rally by Wisconsin, handing the Big Ten its first loss after a 10-0 start. Ole Miss survived a furious rally from North Carolina to advance, while Baylor survived a late game-tying attempt by Mississippi State to move on to the second round. Cooper Flagg and Duke remain the ACC's last hope in the tournament.

Kevin Durant's 42 points led the Suns to a victory over the Cavaliers, who have now lost four straight games. The Timberwolves gave Joe Ingles his first start in 3 years. Shemar Stewart is projected as a likely first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft despite modest stats at Texas A&M.

Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban expressed his disagreement with the decision to trade Luka Dončić.