General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 5:49 PM ET
College Basketball
Texas Tech's tournament hopes took a hit when guard Christian Anderson suffered a muscle strain slipping on the Big 12's new glass court during Thursday's 75-53 loss to Iowa State. The injury comes as Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat of the season, falling 87-83 to UMass in the MAC tournament opener. Meanwhile, Arizona State terminated Bobby Hurley's tenure after 11 seasons, hours after a blowout loss to Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament. Former Syracuse assistant Chris Partridge filed a lawsuit against Michigan, alleging he was scapegoated during the Wolverines' 2023 sign-stealing scandal. The Big Ten requested NCAA intervention to pause tampering investigations and modernize outdated rules.
International Sports
Sweden's Armand Duplantis shattered his own pole vault record for the 15th time, clearing 6.31 meters to extend his dominance in the sport. In boxing, James 'Jazza' Dickens faces Anthony Cacante in his first world title defense Saturday after an arduous journey from Dubai to Dublin. Super featherweight Ryan Garner targets the winner of that bout, eyeing a potential matchup at St Mary's. Paralympic debutant Hester Poole vowed redemption after crashing out of the giant slalom, setting her sights on Saturday's slalom competition. Cross-country skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first out gay man to win individual Winter Paralympic gold.
Rugby Union
Ireland ruled out James Ryan for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Scotland, with head coach Andy Farrell making four changes ahead of the Triple Crown decider. Scotland seeks to break a 12-match drought against Ireland, with analysts identifying key areas where Gregor Townsend's side must excel. England plans to maintain its kicking strategy despite fan criticism, with coaches insisting it remains one of their few functioning weapons in the Six Nations. France named uncapped flanker Temo Matiu to start against England in Paris, while Wales kept an unchanged lineup for their finale against Italy.
Horse Racing
Cheltenham's third day featured Heart Wood's Ryanair Chase victory, giving trainer Henry de Bromhead his first winner of the 2026 festival. Mullins threatened to boycott future festivals after withdrawing Fact To File over ground conditions concerns. Jockey Nico de Boinville shook hands with Declan Queally following accusations of racial slurs during the festival. Owner Harry Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man's Gold Cup prospects, fulfilling a dream that began when his grandmother used him as a betting tipster.
Cricket & Other Sports
The Hundred's player auction saw London Spirit spend £390,000 on uncapped Sussex all-rounder James Coles, the highest fee of the draft. Sunrisers Leeds signed Abrar Ahmed to address concerns about Pakistan players being overlooked due to IPL affiliations. Former Scarlets academy fly-half Ben Jones pursues horse racing ambitions after his rugby career stalled. MMA fighter Harry Hardwick acknowledged the sport's risks, calling his career choice "stupid" while counting himself among the lucky few who succeed.
NBA & Team Sports
Tennessee freshman Nate Ament is expected to return for the SEC quarterfinals against Auburn after missing two games with a leg injury. Team USA showcased Caitlin Clark's impact in her national team debut, where she recorded 17 points and 12 assists in a 110-64 FIBA World Cup qualifier win. Six players, including Clark, made their US national team debuts in the dominant victory.
Winter Sports & Paralympics
Britain's Sonay Kartal retired from her Indian Wells match due to a back injury, calling it "one match too many" after reaching the fourth round. Paralympic guide dog Pickle became a fan favorite as the 26th member of Paralympics GB's team in Milan-Cortina. Rhode Island high school hockey player Colin Dorgan scored the game-winner in double overtime, lifting his team just weeks after losing three family members in a rink shooting.
Motorsport & Entertainment
Lewis Hamilton explored every option to attend Sunday's Oscars ceremony following the Chinese Grand Prix but ultimately decided it was impossible to arrive on time. The NASCAR community grappled with empathy's role in a sport where drivers are all out for themselves once the green flag waves. Meanwhile, Oscar betting markets opened for major categories, with sportsbooks offering odds on everything from Best Picture to surprise contenders.