General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
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Cameron Boozer and top-ranked Duke overwhelmed NC State to clinch the outright ACC regular-season title. No. 2 Arizona secured the Big 12 crown with a 73-57 win over No. 6 Iowa State. Duke now holds the No. 1 spot in the AP poll for a record 149th time extending its dominance.
Women's Basketball
UConn heads into the postseason undefeated and remains the unanimous No. 1 choice in the AP women's Top. The high school basketball postseason is kicking into gear as the Chipotle Nationals approach, with SC Next Top 25 rankings highlighting the best teams.
International Soccer
Brazil World Cup qualification is now "in Wales' sights" according to captain Angharad James as they begin their campaign in the Czech Republic. Meanwhile, FIFA's 2026 World Cup quiz challenges fans to name every nation that has qualified for the expanded tournament.
Rugby Union
Scotland face unbeaten France in the Six Nations on Saturday looking to keep their title hopes alive, with key areas identified for success. Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell insists they "don't expose ourselves" to the narrative that Wales are rank outsiders when the sides meet Friday remaining focused. Scotland received an unexpected boost with Jack Dempsey's return to the squad before facing Grand Slam-chasers France.
Tennis & Golf
Anthony Watson revealed he cheated a concussion test during the 2017 Lions tour of New Zealand, memorising answers to circumvent head injury protocol. England hooker Jamie George says rugby's relationship with head injuries has changed dramatically during his career, making him "feel very safe now."
Winter Sports
Skiing duo Menna Fitzpatrick and Scott Meenagh will be Great Britain's flagbearers at the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony on Friday.
Women's Basketball League
Kelsey Plum said the WNBA's CBA offer is a "significant win" but negotiations should continue, warning that "a strike would be the worst thing for both sides."
College Football
The Colorado Buffaloes mourned teammate Dominiq Ponder at practice after the 23-year-old died in a single-car crash Sunday honoring their fallen teammate. Meanwhile, way-too-early college football coaching hot seat tiers suggest the 2025 carousel was unprecedented raising questions about next season.
NFL News
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack, who had mulled retirement, will play in 2026 and explore all options in free agency, a source told ESPN confirming his return.
Emerging Leagues
Phantom BC and Mist will face off in the Unrivaled championship game Wednesday night after both delivered entertaining semifinal wins in front of a sellout crowd at Barclays Center on Monday.
Basketball Controversies
Miami (Ohio) AD David Sayler challenged Bruce Pearl over what he called "disrespect" after the former Auburn coach said the Red Hawks don't deserve a spot in the NCAA tournament sparking debate.
Future Recruiting
Duke is poised for a third straight No. 1 class in the 2026 recruiting rankings, with Arkansas at No. 2 and UNC making its debut at No. 7 reshaping the landscape.
MLS Action
Defending champions Inter Miami finally got their 2026 MLS season on track, surging in the latest ESPN Power Rankings after a comeback win.
Fantasy Basketball
Every week in fantasy basketball, there are available players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead, including Dejounte Murray and Precious Achiuwa before it's too late.
NHL Trade Deadline
With the NHL trade deadline approaching March 6, the coming days could seal the fates of several clubs, with analysis on which teams need blockbuster trades before Friday's deadline.
Middle East Impact on Sports
Tennis star Daniil Medvedev indicated he's among a small number of athletes trying to leave Dubai as the war in the Middle East has caused a widespread travel shutdown affecting competitions. BBC Sport looks at how the ongoing conflict is affecting the staging of sporting events around the world disrupting schedules.
Cricket
England have some reasons for hope before their T20 World Cup semi-final against India, but other issues show the difficulty of their task highlighting challenges.
Baseball
From the locks to the long shots to those in between, we count Cooperstown candidates in this year's World Baseball Classic analyzing Hall of Fame potential.
Miscellaneous
The Six Nations trophy is to be "retired from ceremonial use" and replaced with a new one after being damaged by fire in an accident during transit ending an era.