General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 2:45 PM ET
College Basketball & Coaching Changes
Saint Louis has secured Josh Schertz's future with a contract extension after he led the Billikens to an Atlantic 10 regular-season title. Meanwhile, Providence has parted ways with Kim English following a loss to St. John's, ending his three-year tenure. In the Big, Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson suffered a muscle strain while slipping on the conference's new LED glass court during Iowa State's 75-53 victory over the Red Raiders. The innovative court has prompted the Big 12 to revert to traditional hardwood for the remainder of its tournament at T-Mobile Center. Kansas State is expected to name Casey Alexander as its new head coach after his successful run at Belmont, where he consistently won 20 games per season.
NFL Quarterback Moves
The Atlanta Falcons have brought in Tua Tagovailoa to compete with Michael Penix Jr. for their starting quarterback position, according to general manager Ian Cunningham. The move signals Atlanta's aggressive approach to finding their franchise quarterback after drafting Penix last year. This development comes as NFL Players Association representatives prepare to vote on a successor to former leader Lloyd Howell, with tensions building ahead of the leadership election.
Horse Racing Tragedy
The Cheltenham Festival has been marred by tragedy after Envoi Allen, who was set to retire following the event, collapsed on the walk back to stables. The third horse death at the prestigious meeting has raised renewed concerns about equine welfare in jump racing. The festival's marquee race, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, was won decisively by Gaelic Warrior, with Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishing eighth in the supreme contest.
Six Nations Rugby
Scotland's rugby team has endured a remarkable journey to become Six Nations title contenders, with captain Sione Tuipulotu describing their path as "to hell and back." The Scots now face a historic opportunity to claim their first championship in years, with Tom English analyzing how they can overcome their Irish nemesis for the first time in 12 meetings. France will wear a special edition pale blue shirt in their final game against England to mark 120 years of rivalry between the nations. Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada has declared that Wales "must win" in their Six Nations finale in Cardiff, while Wales' record-breaking flanker Alex Mann prepares to step up for the crucial encounter against Italy.
Winter Paralympics & Winter Sports
Haiti's Ralf Etienne has made history as his nation's first Winter Paralympian, overcoming the loss of his leg in a devastating 2010 earthquake to compete on the world stage. Meanwhile, British athlete Neil Simpson expressed bitter disappointment after failing to finish his opening giant slalom run in the men's visually impaired event at the Winter Paralympics in Milan-Cortina. In golf, Graeme McDowell created LIV Golf history by becoming the first player to hit a second hole-in-one on the tour, achieving the feat for the second consecutive week.
Tennis & Combat Sports
World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated "future Grand Slam champion" Victoria Mboko at Indian Wells, though top-ranked Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the tournament. In darts, Jonny Clayton overcame a painful gout attack to crush Luke Humphries 6-1 in the Premier League final in Nottingham. The UFC has announced a blockbuster middleweight title fight between champion Khamzat Chimaev and challenger Sean Strickland for May, while former champion James 'Jazza' Dickens prepares for his first world title defense following an arduous journey from Dubai to Dublin.
Formula One & Motorsports
Lewis Hamilton has highlighted Ferrari's power unit deficit as the primary reason for their gap to Mercedes, qualifying fourth for Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint race. The seven-time world champion's assessment points to ongoing performance challenges for the Maranello team as they seek to close the gap to their rivals.
Other Sports Developments
Ireland wing Rob Baloucoune has experienced a remarkable revival, transforming from a forgotten player to a Six Nations star during a breakthrough campaign. England's Six Nations campaign has been plagued by errors and ill-discipline, with BBC Sport examining the statistical breakdown of what has gone wrong heading into their final game against France. In figure skating, Olympic champion Alysa Liu received a key to her hometown during a celebratory rally featuring performances from Bay Area artists. Finally, approximately $3.3 billion is expected to be wagered on the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments through U.S. sportsbooks, representing a slight year-over-year increase according to gaming industry estimates.