General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 1:56 AM ET
College Basketball & Football
Alexander set to join K-State as Belmont's perennial 20-game winner becomes the new coach, sources confirmed to ESPN. Meanwhile, Miami responded to Milwaukee's online post about Bam Adebayo's historic 83-point performance, highlighting the Heat's focus on star power. In SEC action, Auburn coach Steven Pearl lobbied for an NCAA bid after his team's 28-21 loss to Tennessee, emphasizing the Tigers' "deserves" claim despite a double-digit second-half deficit. Texas Tech suffered its first Big 12 loss on a new glass floor when Christian Anderson strained a muscle during Iowa State's 75-53 win, a costly injury for the Red Raiders.
NFL & NBA
The NFL Players Association prepares for a leadership vote to replace Lloyd Howell, while Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat in a shocking 87-83 loss to UMass in the Mid-American Conference tournament. Prediction markets face uncertainty amid conflicting court rulings, with regulatory battles intensifying across Congress, statehouses, and the CFTC, impacting sports betting futures. NASCAR's "results-based" nature creates empathy challenges, as drivers prioritize individual success despite occasional gestures of support.
Olympics & Paralympics
Armand Duplantis broke his pole vault record for the 15th time, clearing 6.31 meters, while Jonny Clayton crashed on gout but still won night six of the Premier League. Scotland's Alex Mann stepped up for Wales in the Six Nations, and Jake Adicoff made history as the first out gay man to win an individual Winter Paralympic gold. Tom Dean aims for 2028 gold after moving to Stirling, and Ryan Garner targets a world title against Dickens and Cacace.
Horse Racing
Heart Wood triumphed in the Ryanair Chase for Henry de Bromhead's first Cheltenham Festival win, while James Ryan was ruled out for Ireland's Triple Crown decider. Jockeys de Boinville and Queally shook hands after accusations of racial slurs during the Cheltenham Festival. Mullins threatened future Cheltenham absences over ground quality concerns after Fact To File's withdrawal.
Football & Racing
Ben Jones hopes for Gold Cup glory aboard The Jukebox Man, and Tom McAllister made his Ulster debut in the United Rugby Championship. London Spirit spent £390,000 on uncapped Sussex all-rounder Coles in the Hundred auction, while Harry Redknapp eyes Gold Cup ownership with Jukebox Man.