General Sports 24-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: March 13, 2026, 9:46 PM ET
Cricket & Rugby
England bowler Mark Wood admitted he is thinking about life after cricket despite his injured knee showing signs of improvement, signaling a potential retirement after a career marked by injury struggles. Meanwhile, Ulster's resurgence in the United Rugby Championship was fueled by "belief and clarity," as their superb second-half performance secured a bonus-point win at Edinburgh, damaging the hosts' top-eight hopes. Wakefield Trinity demonstrated resilience in the Challenge Cup, fighting back to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14, while Wigan Warriors overpowered Bradford Bulls 30-6, showcasing dominant performances. Connacht capitalized on their momentum, winning 20-10 against Scarlets in Galway to move within striking distance of the play-offs, their fifth-try display highlighting their attacking intent.
Basketball & Football
Cincinnati fired men's basketball coach Wes Miller after five seasons, citing a need for change following a campaign that fell "well short" of expectations. Conversely, Pitt AD Allen Greene confirmed Jeff Capel will return for a ninth season despite a 2025-26 season that also underperformed, indicating stability at the helm. In college football, the 2026 draft order is finalized, with the Raiders starting at No. 1 and the Broncos ending at No. 257, setting the stage for a seven-round selection process. Louisiana Tech faces a scheduling standoff, as both Conference USA and the Sun Belt included the Bulldogs on their 2026 schedules, reflecting uncertainty in conference realignment.
Boxing & Golf
UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev will defend his title against Sean Strickland in May, while Strickland returns from injury. In golf, Graeme McDowell created LIV Golf history by hitting a second hole-in-one in consecutive weeks, becoming the first player to achieve this feat on the tour.
Other Sports
France will wear a special pale blue shirt against England in the Six Nations finale to mark 120 years of rivalry. Scotland coach Sione Tuipulotu stated his team has been "to hell and back" to become title contenders. England's Six Nations campaign was marred by errors and ill-discipline, with their final game against France approaching amid significant scrutiny. Georgia rugby faced anti-doping sanctions, with six players and a team official penalized for an "orchestrated scheme." Haiti's first Winter Paralympian, Ralf Etienne, rose from earthquake rubble to compete, while Britain's Neil Simpson faced disappointment after failing to finish his giant slalom run.