General Sports 3d Briefing
×Winter Olympics Glory
Team USA bbc.com claimed gold in men's ice hockey with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Canada. Jack Hughes scored the winner bbc.com as the Americans secured their first Olympic hockey gold in 46 years bbc.com. Meanwhile, Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to claim her sixth medal in six events across her Winter Games career. Great Britain's Zoe Atkin bbc.com earned bronze in the women's halfpipe, while teammate Gus Kenworthy finished sixth bbc.com in the men's event.
Cricket World Cup Action
England bbc.com began their Super 8 campaign with a commanding 51-run victory over Sri Lanka, bowling the co-hosts out for just. Phil Salt's explosive 62 bbc.com set up the win, with bowlers shining to secure the crucial result. The T20 World Cup continues to deliver drama as New Zealand's match against Pakistan was abandoned bbc.com due to rain without a ball bowled.
Six Nations Rugby
Ireland bbc.com reignited their title bid with a record 42-21 away victory over England at Allianz Stadium. The ruthless performance saw Ireland claim their biggest-ever away win in the championship. In Cardiff, Scotland bbc.com mounted a spirited second-half comeback to inflict a heartbreaking defeat on Wales, with Darcy Graham's try from the kick-off proving decisive bbc.com. Captain Sione Tuipulotu hailed the "ugly" victory as Scotland earned their fourth straight win over Wales for the first time in 99 years bbc.com.
Boxing Highlights
Ryan Garcia bbc.com secured his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas, becoming the new WBC welterweight champion. The performance was perhaps Garcia's most complete to date, with the American dropping Barrios early and cruising to victory espn.com. In Nottingham, Leigh Wood bbc.com comfortably outpointed Josh Warrington in their rematch at the Motorpoint Arena.
Golf and Tennis
Jacob Bridgeman espn.com took a six-shot lead into the weekend at the Genesis Invitational after a stunning 7-under 64 in the second round. Rory Mc Ilroy sits second, six shots adrift, as storms hit the opening day at Riviera bbc.com. In tennis, Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com thrashed Arthur Fils in just 50 minutes to maintain his unbeaten start to 2026 and win the Qatar Open in Doha.
Track and Field
Megan Keith bbc.com set a women's European 10km record, taking one second off the previous best set by Scottish compatriot Eilish Mc Colgan. The Olympic medallist's achievement highlights the continued strength of British distance running on the international stage.
Football and Basketball
Michigan espn.com suffered a shock 68-63 defeat to No. 3 Duke in a raucous atmosphere, with Cameron Boozer scoring 18 points for the Blue Devils. Meanwhile, UCLA espn.com authored a remarkable 23-point rally to beat No. 10 Illinois 95-94 in overtime, with Donovan Dent hitting the winning layup at the buzzer. The Bruins' comeback marked their largest since rallying from 27 points down in 2006.
Other Sports News
St Helens bbc.com edged out Leigh in a thriller to give Paul Rowley his first Super League win as coach. In rugby league, Wigan bbc.com claimed two wins from two in the 2026 Super League season with a comfortable victory against Hull FC. The Minnesota Vikings paid tribute to receiver Rondale Moore after the 25-year-old's death bbc.com.
With the Winter Olympics drawing to a close, attention turns to upcoming sporting events including the final rounds of the Six Nations and the business end of the T20 World Cup. The success of Team USA in hockey and Eileen Gu in freestyle skiing has provided memorable moments as the Games in Milan-Cortina 2026 approach their conclusion.