General Sports 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 10:57 AM ET
Alpine Skiing & Paralympics
British skier Menna Fitzpatrick focused on future after finishing fifth in the visually impaired slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games, setting her sights on the 2030 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, Davy Zyw, the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete at a Winter Paralympics, cherished his Milan-Cortina experience, saying the joy from his participation will "fortify" the rest of his life with MND.
Motorsport
Mercedes showed first signs of 2026 vulnerability during Chinese Grand Prix qualifying but still secured a front-row lock-out, underlining their superiority over the field. In rallying, Elfyn Evans retired from Rally Kenya after suspension damage forced his exit on Saturday, dealing a blow to his championship aspirations.
Cycling
Snowfall has forced organizers to abandon summit finish plans for Saturday's penultimate stage of Paris-Nice, with the Auron climb deemed "unfeasible" due to weather conditions.
Basketball
Kawhi Leonard equaled a franchise record by scoring at least 20 points for the 44th consecutive game, matching a mark set 51 years ago by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka defeated her opponent to set up another final against Elena Rybakina at Indian Wells, marking their third meeting in four months. In rugby, England head coach Steve Borthwick needs compelling proof of his team's direction when facing France in Paris, according to BBC Sport's Mike Henson.