General Sports 3d Briefing
×Market Moves & Deals
The S&P 500 espn.com fell 1.2% marking its first two-week loss since June. Entrata espn.com is working with Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan on an IPO. Francisco Partners espn.com completed a $2.2 billion take-private of Jamf. Blackstone espn.com is positioning Liftoff Mobile for an IPO.
Game Results
UCLA espn.com rallied from a 23-point deficit to stun No. 10 Illinois 95-94 in overtime, with Donovan Dent hitting the game-winning layup. Duke espn.com edged Michigan 68-63 in a neutral-site thriller, with Cameron Boozer scoring 18 points. St. John's espn.com secured its 13th consecutive victory, the longest streak in 41 years, by beating Creighton.
Rugby & Olympics
Scotland bbc.com delivered a dramatic comeback to beat Wales 42-21 in Cardiff, reigniting their Six Nations title bid. Team GB bbc.com settled for bronze in the men's curling final, losing to Canada 9-6. U.S. women's hockey bbc.com claimed Olympic gold with a 2-1 overtime win over Canada.
Tennis & Boxing
Serena Williams bbc.com retired from professional tennis after losing to Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of the U.S. Open. Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com won the Qatar Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in straight sets. Sean Strickland espn.com scored his first stoppage victory in over two years, stopping Anthony Hernandez in the third round.
Other Highlights
Jacob Bridgeman espn.com led Genesis by six shots after a 7-under 64 in the PGA Championship. Brooks Koepka bbc.com won the PGA Championship, securing his third major title. Rory Mc Ilroy bbc.com was runner-up, six shots behind Bridgeman. Michael Phelps bbc.com announced his retirement from competitive swimming.
Key Moments
Scotland bbc.com scored a try straight from the kickoff to seal their Six Nations win. Wales bbc.com captain Dewi Lake called the loss "gut-wrenching." England bbc.com head coach Steve Borthwick admitted his team "left themselves a mountain to climb" after a 42-21 defeat.
Olympics & Beyond
Team GB bbc.com faced an uphill task for a bobsleigh medal, sitting seventh at the halfway point. Norway espn.com set a Winter Games record with 17 golds. U.S. women's hockey bbc.com celebrated their Olympic gold, capping a historic tournament.
Sports Business
Goldman Sachs bbc.com is working with Entrata on an IPO. Blackstone bbc.com is positioning Liftoff Mobile for an IPO. The WNBA submitted a new collective bargaining agreement proposal guaranteeing housing for players in 2026.