Football/Soccer 3h Briefing

Last updated: March 13, 2026, 4:47 AM ET

Sports

Sky Sports Racing delivered a packed Friday with busy racing action skysports.com across Doncaster, Southwell, and Wolverhampton, while Saffron Dandy chases a hat-trick skysports.com at Southwell. The day took a controversial turn as British No 1 Jack Draper's Indian Wells title defence ended skysports.com in the quarter-finals after being controversially ruled to have caused a hindrance to Daniil Medvedev. Meanwhile, the ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals saw Sabalenka battle Noskova skysports.com and Rybakina face Svitolina skysports.com, live from 11pm.

Football

BBC Sport Football highlighted the journey of 16-year-old Ajay Tavares rising from Norfolk bbc.com, described by family, ex-coaches, and former teammates as "England's one to watch" as he progresses from a small market town to FC Barcelona. Manchester United's Women's League Cup final against Chelsea faces the question of overcoming their nemesis bbc.com, despite a history of not enjoying recent finals. Midfielder Lewis O'Brien declared himself "at home at Wrexham" ahead of his reunion with former club Swansea City. Michael Owen backed Michael Carrick for the Manchester United managerial role, stating "everyone at Man Utd loves him" and questioning the criticism Carrick faces. Wales received a boost with Harry Wilson confirming fitness for their World Cup play-offs later this month. Moses Itauma looks set to challenge for a heavyweight title in 2026.

Tennis

The ATP Masters 1000 saw Sabalenka battle Noskova and Rybakina skysports.com face Svitolina in semi-finals from 11pm, continuing the high-stakes action following Draper's controversial exit from Indian Wells.