General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 11:54 AM ET
College Basketball
Tennessee freshman Nate Ament is expected to return for the SEC quarterfinals against Auburn after missing the past two games with a leg injury, according to sources. Meanwhile, Arizona State's season ended in historic fashion as Iowa State delivered a 91-42 blowout in the Big 12 tournament, the largest margin of victory in tournament history. The Sun Devils are also parting ways with coach Bobby Hurley after 11 seasons, with the school announcing it will not renew his contract.
International Basketball
Caitlin Clark made a spectacular Team USA debut, posting 17 points and 12 assists in 19 minutes to lead the Americans to a 110-64 victory in their FIBA World Cup qualifier. Clark was one of six players making their national team debut in the dominant performance. In other international news, Team USA's victory featured several strong performances from newcomers, though Clark's double-double stole the headlines.
Rugby Union
Ireland faces a significant setback as lock James Ryan is ruled out for Saturday's Six Nations Triple Crown decider against Scotland. Head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to the starting lineup for the crucial match in Dublin. France is also making headlines with uncapped flanker Temo Matiu set to make his debut in their final Six Nations game against England in Paris. Wales, meanwhile, has named an unchanged side for their Six Nations finale against Italy at the Principality Stadium.
Cricket
The Hundred men's auction saw Abrar Ahmed signed by Sunrisers Leeds, alleviating concerns that Pakistan players would be overlooked by franchises with IPL affiliations. This signing addresses earlier worries about potential exclusion of Pakistani talent from the competition.
Winter Paralympics
Great Britain's Hester Poole is vowing redemption after crashing out of the giant slalom on her Winter Paralympic debut. The 18-year-old is now focused on Saturday's slalom event. Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff made history by becoming the first out gay man to win individual Paralympic gold, marking a significant milestone for LGBTQ+ representation in winter sports.
Horse Racing
Cheltenham Festival continued with Il Etait Temps powering to victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase, securing trainer Willie Mullins his third win of day two. Former football manager Harry Redknapp is eyeing his first Cheltenham Gold Cup as an owner with Jukebox Man, describing it as a "dream come true" after getting into racing through his grandmother's betting tips.
NASCAR & Formula 1
As NASCAR drivers compete at the highest levels, questions arise about empathy in the cutthroat sport, where the green flag signals a shift to pure self-interest. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton explored "every way" to attend Sunday's Oscars ceremony following the Chinese Grand Prix but ultimately determined it was impossible to make the ceremony on time.
Mixed Martial Arts
Harry Hardwick has spoken candidly about pursuing MMA, calling it a "stupid" career choice while acknowledging he's among the lucky few who made it work. The fighter emphasizes that most dreams in combat sports ultimately fail, making his success particularly notable.
Hockey
In a remarkable story of resilience, Rhode Island high school hockey player Colin Dorgan scored the game-winning goal in double overtime, lifting his team just weeks after losing three family members in a mass shooting at a local rink. The goal represents a powerful moment of healing for the community.
Legal & Administrative News
The Big Ten has asked the NCAA to pause tampering investigations, sending a letter requesting the suspension of enforcement related to tampering while rules are modernized. In a separate legal matter, former Michigan assistant Chris Partridge has sued the university over his firing during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal, alleging he was made a "scapegoat" in the controversy.
NFL
The Baltimore Ravens have pivoted from Maxx Crosby to Trey Hendrickson, answering questions about their pass-rushing strategy by landing a four-time Pro Bowl player. The move represents a significant shift in the team's approach to strengthening their defensive line.
Golf
Scottie Scheffler enters The Players Championship as the overwhelming betting favorite, with enormous proportions separating him from the field as he seeks his third career title at the event. PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp has outlined ambitious changes for the future, including possibilities like relegation, a revamped schedule, and match play in the playoffs as the tour considers its evolution.
Miscellaneous
The United Rugby Championship sees Ulster prop Tom McAllister making his senior debut in Friday's rescheduled trip to Edinburgh. Afghanistan's upcoming cricket series against Sri Lanka in the UAE has been postponed until year's end due to Middle East conflict. Finally, guide dog Pickle has become the 26th member of ParalympicsGB, stealing the spotlight in Milan-Cortina and highlighting the important role of service animals in the Games.