Early March Madness From WBC, NBA, NFL Takes the Stage

The sports world collectively beat the NCAA Tournament in providing drama with accomplishments and controversy in a historic week.
Early March Madness From WBC, NBA, NFL Takes the Stage
Bam Adebayo (R) of the Miami Heat celebrates with teammates after defeating the Washington Wizards at Kaseya Center in Miami on March 10, 2026. Adebayo passed Kobe Bryant for the second most points scored in an NBA game with 83 in the 150–129 win. Megan Briggs/Getty Images
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A different kind of March madness kicked off earlier than the NCAA Tournament this year in the world of sports.

The past week’s events certainly had heads snapping sideways and jaws dropping to the floor.

John E. Gibson
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John E. Gibson has covered pro baseball in Japan for about 20 years and brings great knowledge and insight across the sports spectrum. His experience includes stints at The Orange County Register, The Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, The Redlands Daily Facts and The Yomiuri Shimbun’s English newspaper in Tokyo.