General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×College Basketball Shakeup
Georgia Tech fired men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire on Sunday after a last-place finish in the ACC. The move ends Stoudamire's three-year tenure with the Yellow Jackets. Meanwhile, Arkansas secured an 88-84 overtime victory over Missouri, giving coach John Calipari his 900th career win. In another upset, Marquette hung on for a 68-62 victory over fourth-ranked UConn, preventing the Huskies from clinching a share of the Big East regular-season title. UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second of the game.
Golf and Tennis Highlights
Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf Hong Kong event for his first individual title since 2024, calling the victory "a weight off my shoulders." In tennis, Sonay Kartal saved a match point and took a medical timeout before battling to a 6-1 3-6 7-6 (7-2) victory over Emma Navarro at Indian Wells. Alex Eala, the 20-year-old Filipina tennis prodigy, will face Coco Gauff on Sunday after drawing enormous crowds throughout the tournament.
Rugby Union Updates
Ireland debutant Nathan Doak said his first cap came "at the right time" when introduced off the bench in Friday's 27-17 win over Wales. Ireland head coach Andy Farrell emphasized the squad's solidarity as they prepare for a Triple Crown decider against Scotland. In Six Nations action, Scotland delivered what many consider their best performance in almost 40 years, giving them an unlikely shot at the title. Italy celebrated their first-ever win over England, finally breaking through at the 33rd attempt in Rome. England's defeat has sparked questions about their leadership, with analysts wondering if it marks the beginning of the end of the Borthwick era.
UFC and Combat Sports
Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway from start to finish to win the BMF title by unanimous decision at UFC 326 in Las Vegas. The victory has sparked debate about the future of the BMF legacy, with some questioning whether Holloway vs. Oliveira delivered the expected spectacle. Dana White confirmed that Jon Jones and Conor McGregor were both left off the promotion's planned White House card, stating Jones was "never ever" in his mind for a fight. The UFC's White House event on June 14 will instead be headlined by a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane vying for the interim heavyweight championship.
Winter Sports Achievements
Two-time Olympian Emanuel Perathoner won Paralympic gold at his home Games in Cortina after a devastating knee injury and transition to Para-sport. Charlotte Bankes, British Winter Olympic gold medallist, claimed victory in the women's snowboard cross at a World Cup event in Erzurum, Turkey. Team GB suffered double defeats at the Winter Paralympics, with their mixed doubles pair losing to China after the mixed team was narrowly edged out by Canada. Former UConn basketball player Steve Emt, paralyzed in a car accident at, continues his journey as a three-time Paralympic curler.
NBA and Motorsport
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moved to within two games of breaking a decades-old NBA record as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors. In Formula, Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad said he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his debut at the Australian Grand Prix. However, F1's new cars failed to deliver on their painful debut, with drivers like Lando Norris raging at the driving experience. BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rated George Russell as "imperious" and praised Carlos Sainz for racing "beautifully" in his driver ratings.
Cricket and Other Sports
New Zealander Brett Randell became the first bowler in the 254-year history of first-class cricket to take five wickets in five balls. The International Cricket Council defended its attempts to fly teams home from the T20 World Cup and "categorically" refuted "any claims of bias" over World Cup travel arrangements. In women's football, Mared Griffiths shone as Wales secured a thumping World Cup qualifying win over Montenegro. Cliftonville, Dungannon Swifts and Coleraine advanced to the semi-finals of the Irish Cup after last-eight wins over Championship opponents.
Administrative and Future Planning
If Wales qualify for the 2026 World Cup, they are likely to be based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Meanwhile, St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt is expected to retire after this season, ending his tenure as the all-time wins leader in program history. In the NFL, the Bills and center Connor McGovern have reached agreement on a four-year, $52 million deal, which includes $32 million guaranteed.