General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 6:40 PM ET
College Basketball
Arkansas captured its first SEC tournament crown since 2000, with Darius Acuff Jr. scoring 30 points in a 17th-ranked victory over No. 22 Vanderbilt that secured the Razorbacks' first automatic NCAA tournament berth in 24 years. Meanwhile, TJ Power shattered the Ivy Madness scoring record with 44 points as Pennsylvania edged Yale 88-84 for the Ivy League championship. In the Big, Arizona avenged last season's loss to Houston with a 79-74 victory, extending its winning streak to nine games and heading into the NCAA tournament with momentum. St. John's defended its Big East title with a dominant 72-52 win over sixth-ranked UConn, while No. 1 Duke claimed its third ACC championship in four years with a victory over No. 10 Virginia. In the Western Athletic Conference, Cal Baptist upset top-seeded Utah Valley 63-61 after the Wolverines' Isaac Davis missed a potential tying alley-oop dunk with three seconds remaining.
Winter Paralympics
The United States completed a historic hockey sweep in Italy, defeating Canada in both the Olympic and Paralympic finals to secure a three-peat at Milan Cortina. The Paralympic Games concluded with a memorable closing ceremony, though Great Britain managed just one medal in a difficult tournament that has sparked debate about the sport's future. Questions are mounting about whether the Winter Paralympics should be moved from its traditional February-March slot after "tropical" weather conditions produced more sunshine than snow at this year's Games.
Six Nations Rugby
France sealed a dramatic Under-20 Grand Slam with a thrilling victory over England in La Rochelle, their first since 2014. In the senior tournament, Ireland missed out on the Triple Crown after a painful defeat to Scotland in Dublin, while France snatched the Six Nations title from Ireland's grasp with a last-gasp win over England. England's stellar performance against France only intensified scrutiny of their overall dismal campaign, with World Cup winner Matt Dawson arguing that calling it England's worst Six Nations is unfair. Scotland's Huw Jones opened up about the Six Nations pain in Dublin, while Wales finally ended their agonizing wait for a win, savoring rare success amid uncertainty about the future both on and off the field.
Premier Rugby
Leicester Tigers claimed their first Prem Rugby Cup with a record 66-14 demolition of a youthful Exeter Chiefs, scoring 10 tries in a dominant display. In women's rugby, Gloucester-Hartpury returned to the top of the table with a bonus-point victory over Saracens, powered by Alex Matthews' hat-trick. Meanwhile, Ireland's Six Nations heartbreak increased intrigue around England, with their superb showing against France adding to questions about their overall campaign.
Formula 1
Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory in the Chinese Grand Prix, leading teammate George Russell to a Mercedes one-two finish. The race was marred by both McLarens failing to start, while Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton showed signs of rediscovered form according to BBC Radio 5 Live commentator Harry Benjamin. The new F1 regulations continue to divide opinion, with drivers like Hamilton, Verstappen, and Alonso offering conflicting views on whether they've produced "the best racing ever" or "a joke."
Alpine Skiing
Mikaela Shiffrin tied the World Cup slalom record with her eighth victory of the season, matching the mark set by fellow American Tamara McKinney. The Olympic champion, recovering from a recent crash, remained noncommittal about her future, stating "I'm the only one that will decide my future" when asked about her skiing plans.
Cycling
Jonas Vingegaard claimed his first Paris-Nice title, finishing second in Sunday's finale to secure the overall victory in the prestigious World Tour race. The two-time Tour de France champion's victory marks another significant milestone in his already impressive career.
Boxing
Belfast's Anthony Cacace captured the WBA super-featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over James 'Jazza' Dickens at Dublin's 3 Arena, adding a second world title to his collection.
Miscellaneous Sports
LeBron James praised Luka Doncic's 'generational' talent after the Slovenian hit an overtime winner for the Los Angeles Lakers. In Northern Ireland football, Linfield claimed the Bet McLean Cup with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Glentoran, with manager David Healy and match-winner Chris McKee reflecting on a win that "means a bit more." Swedish golfer Ludvig Aberg extended his lead to three shots heading into the final round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. Finally, Hendrix Hart, son of comedian Kevin Hart, committed to Tennessee track after posting personal bests of 10.68 seconds in the 100-meter dash and 21.35 in the 200-meter dash.