General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 9:55 AM ET
College Basketball Coaching Changes
Syracuse fired Adrian Autry after three seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance, while Arizona State parted ways with Bobby Hurley following an 91-42 blowout loss to Iowa State that marked the largest margin in Big 12 tournament history. The Sun Devils' historic defeat came just hours before the school announced Hurley's departure, with the program now searching for its fourth coach in seven years. Meanwhile, Michigan's Chris Partridge filed a lawsuit against the university and athletic director Warde Manuel, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal that led to his firing.
International Sports Developments
Afghanistan's cricket series against Sri Lanka in the UAE has been postponed until year's end due to Middle East conflict, while Paralympic cross-country skier Jake Adicoff made history by becoming the first out gay man to win an individual Paralympic gold medal. In rugby union, France named uncapped flanker Temo Matiu to start against England in Paris, while Wales kept an unchanged side for their Six Nations finale against Italy. Scarlets secured the release of Wales Under-20s player Carwyn Leggatt-Jones for their United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht.
Tennis and Golf Updates
British player Sonay Kartal retired from her Indian Wells match due to a back injury, calling it "one match too many" in her tournament run. On the PGA Tour, CEO Brian Rolapp outlined ambitious plans including potential relegation systems, a revamped schedule, and match play in playoffs. Scottie Scheffler enters The Players Championship as a massive betting favorite, seeking his third career title at the event.
NFL and MMA News
The Baltimore Ravens pivoted from Maxx Crosby to sign four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson, addressing their pass rush needs through free agency. In mixed martial arts, Harry Hardwick acknowledged the risks of pursuing an MMA career, calling it a "stupid" choice while counting himself among the lucky few who succeeded in the sport.
Horse Racing and Motorsport
Jockey Declan Queally accused Nico de Boinville of verbal abuse before a Cheltenham Festival race, while trainer Willie Mullins scored his third win of the day with Il Etait Temps in the Queen Mother Champion Chase. In Formula, Lewis Hamilton explored every option to attend the Oscars after the Chinese Grand Prix but ultimately decided it was impossible to make both events.
Women's Basketball and Hockey
Caitlin Clark made her Team USA debut with a double-double performance of 17 points and 12 assists in a 110-64 FIBA World Cup qualifier win, while six players including Clark made their national team debuts. In high school hockey, Colin Dorgan scored the game-winning goal in double overtime to lift his Rhode Island team after losing three family members in a mass shooting at a local rink last month.
Rugby Union and Cricket
Ulster named Tom McAllister to make his senior debut in their United Rugby Championship match against Edinburgh, while Ireland's Jack Conan warned about Finn Russell, describing the Scotland fly-half as capable of "pulling a rabbit out of a hat." In cricket, Hundred coaches with IPL investments denied being directed to avoid signing Pakistan players in the upcoming men's auction.
Miscellaneous Sports
Harry Redknapp hopes to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup as an owner with Jukebox Man, fulfilling a bucket-list racing ambition. Paralympic guide dog Pickle has become a star for Paralympics GB in Milan-Cortina, while wheelchair racer Sammi Kinghorn announced she will miss the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games due to pregnancy. The Big Ten asked the NCAA to pause tampering investigations and modernize its rules regarding athlete transfers and recruitment.