General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
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Duke took the No. 1 spot in the AP poll for a record 149th time, extending its dominance in men's college basketball. UConn remains unanimous No. 1 in the women's AP Top, heading into the postseason undefeated. The Huskies completed their 11th perfect regular season Sunday night, positioning themselves nine wins from repeating as national champions.
NFL & NBA News
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics, sources told ESPN. In college basketball, USC announced that leading scorer Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer with the men's basketball program, a day after he left the Trojans' loss to Nebraska.
Racing & Motorsports
Tyler Reddick made NASCAR history by becoming the first driver to win the first three races of the season, securing victory at the Circuit of the Americas. In Formula, Australian Grand Prix organisers expressed confidence that Middle East travel disruption won't impact the season opener, while BBC Sport breaks down the major changes coming in 2026 with new rules, cars, and engines.
Rugby Union
England hooker Jamie George says rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career. Meanwhile, former Lions wing Anthony Watson revealed he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 tour of New Zealand, memorising answers to circumvent head injury protocol. Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell said it's pleasing to see pre-match plans come to fruition as Ireland aim to build on their Six Nations win over England.
Golf
Nico Echavarria won the Cognizant after a stunning finish, shooting a 5-under 66 to beat Shane Lowry, who had two double bogeys in his final round. The victory came after Echavarria was three shots back with three holes remaining.
International Sports
Haris Rauf was put forward as a 'marquee' player in the auction for The Hundred, alongside 13 other men from Pakistan. In tennis, Daniil Medvedev indicated he's among athletes trying to leave Dubai as the war in the Middle East has caused widespread travel shutdowns.
College Football & Recruiting
Duke is poised for a third straight No. 1 recruiting class in 2026, with Arkansas at No. 2 and North Carolina making its rankings debut at No. 7. The coaching carousel was unprecedented in 2025, and ESPN examines what could happen next season as camps prepare to open.
Miscellaneous Sports
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single-car crash at age, with the Buffaloes mourning their teammate at practice. In women's soccer, Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson intends to continue rotating goalkeepers during World Cup qualifying. ESPN predicts all 31 women's Champ Week winners and conference players of the year as automatic bids to the NCAA tournament are on the line.