General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 10:44 AM ET
Boxing Headlines
Boxing fans may be seeing a Haney vs. Garcia rematch in the future. In other fight news, Mayweather vs. Tyson is still happening, adding to the excitement in the boxing world. James 'Jazza' Dickens embarked on a two-day journey from Dubai to Dublin for his world title bout on Saturday. Super featherweight boxer Ryan Garner has his eye on the winner of the Cacace versus Dickens clash.
UFC Title Fight
Sean Strickland will challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC middleweight title in May, according to reports.
Six Nations Rugby
England's Six Nations campaign has been scrutinized, with the team's final game against France approaching. However, Fin Smith and Maro Itoje brushed off their on-pitch row, highlighting the depth of their relationship. Scotland must master certain areas to beat Ireland for the first time in 12 matches, according to Tom English. Record-breaking Wales flanker Alex Mann will finish a strong campaign against Italy. The BBC Sport NI also looks at Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune's rapid ascent to becoming a key player for Ireland.
LIV Golf
Graeme McDowell made LIV Golf history, becoming the first player to hit a second hole-in-one on the tour.
NBA News
The Miami Heat responded online to the Milwaukee Bucks after they posted about a historic scoring performance by Bam Adebayo.
NCAA Basketball
Auburn coach Steven Pearl lobbied for his team's NCAA tournament chances after a loss to Tennessee. Sources indicate K-State is set to hire Belmont's Alexander as their new coach. Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson sustained a muscle strain on the new glass floor. Syracuse's Jim Boeheim defended Adrian Autry, attributing his dismissal to poor player performance and lack of NIL funding. Nate Ament is expected to rejoin the Vols for the SEC tournament.
College Basketball Upsets
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first loss, a stunning defeat against UMass in the Mid-American Conference tournament.
Big 12 Tournament
The Big 12 is swapping its innovative LED glass court for a traditional hardwood surface for the remainder of its conference tournament.
Tennis
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Victoria Mboko at Indian Wells, while Iga Swiatek was eliminated.
Premier League Darts
Jonny Clayton, despite struggling with gout, won night six of the Premier League in Nottingham, crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.
Olympics
Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu received a key to her city during a hometown rally. Triple gold medalist Tom Dean has the 2028 Olympics in his sights.
Horse Racing
Henry de Bromhead celebrated his first winner of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival as Heart Wood won the Ryanair Chase. One of racing's most successful trainers threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in the future due to concerns about the ground quality. Ben Jones, a former fly-half, is eyeing Gold Cup glory aboard The Jukebox Man.
The Hundred Cricket
Alex Hartley discussed the Hundred auctions with Steven Finn and Stephan Shemilt. London Spirit spent £390,000 on Sussex all-rounder James Coles.
NFLPA Leadership
NFL Players Association representatives are set to vote on a successor to the former leader, Lloyd Howell.
Sports Betting
Sportsbooks are offering betting odds on the Oscars. Betting on the Oscars is a popular pastime.
NASCAR
There are instances where NASCAR drivers feel empathy for rivals.
Draft Day Preparation
The ESPN Cheat Sheet is a good way to prepare for draft day.
Prediction Markets
Regulatory authority is at the center of a growing battle in courts.