General Sports 3d Briefing
×Rugby Union
Scotland's dramatic comeback bbc.com secured a Six Nations win over Wales in Cardiff, with pundits debating whether the winning try should have stood. Ireland reignited their title bid bbc.com with a record 42-21 away win over England, leaving head coach Steve Borthwick admitting his side gave themselves "a mountain to climb" after an error-strewn first half. France maintained their Grand Slam dream bbc.com with a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille, scoring five tries to take a four-point lead at the top of the table. England's struggles continued bbc.com as analysts questioned whether Borthwick is under pressure after the nightmare defeat, with the team unable to match Ireland's intensity according to former players.
Ice Hockey
Team USA's men followed in the lead bbc.com of their women's team, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win Olympic gold at Milano-Cortina 2026. Jack Hughes scored in overtime bbc.com to secure the victory, with commentators declaring him "the golden boy" of American hockey. The United States achieved many historic firsts espn.com at the Winter Olympics, with the men's team joining the women as Olympic champions. Canada and USA will meet in a charged Olympic finale bbc.com, setting up what promises to be an enticing final medal event of the Games.
Cricket
England claimed a big Super 8 win bbc.com over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup, bowling the co-hosts out for 95 to secure victory by 51 runs. Phil Salt hit 62 bbc.com to set up the win, with commentators noting his crucial contribution. South Africa sealed a statement win bbc.com against India in their Super 8s opener, underlining their credentials as serious challengers for the tournament. Will Jacks delivered again bbc.com for England at the T20 World Cup, labeled the team's "Jack of all trades" by teammate Harry Brook.
Winter Olympics
Eileen Gu defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title espn.com on Sunday, sharing afterward that her grandmother had died. The American-born athlete competing for China claimed her sixth medal in six events over her Winter Games career, with commentators calling her "Wonder Woman." Sweden won women's curling gold bbc.com with their final stone, beating Switzerland 6-5 in a dramatic finish. Norway set a Winter Games record espn.com with their 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics, breaking the record for most golds won by a nation at a single Winter Games.
Football
Donegal remained clear at the top bbc.com of Division One with victory over Armagh in a big day of football action, while Cavan, Down and Antrim also secured wins. Wales' late loss was described as "gut-wrenching" bbc.com by captain Dewi Lake, who felt his side did enough to win the Six Nations game against Scotland. Louis Rees-Zammit hoped for a Six Nations turnaround bbc.com similar to his beloved Manchester United's Premier League revival.
Boxing
Ryan Garcia secured his first major title bbc.com with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas, becoming the new WBC welterweight champion. Garcia delivered perhaps the most complete performance espn.com of his career, dropping Barrios early and cruising to victory. The win set up potential future bouts with Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney waiting in the wings.
Golf
Jacob Bridgeman led the Genesis Invitational espn.com by six shots from Rory Mc Ilroy after a second round of seven-under-par. The American's impressive performance cemented his place at the top of the leaderboard heading into the weekend.
Athletics
Megan Keith set a women's European 10km record bbc.com, taking one second off the previous best set by Scottish compatriot Eilish Mc Colgan. The Olympic medallist's achievement highlighted the strength of Scottish distance running.
Other Sports
Wakefield Trinity got their Super League season up and running bbc.com as two tries from Lachlan Walmsley gave them victory at Huddersfield Giants. Wigan Warriors claimed two wins from two bbc.com in the 2026 Super League season with a comfortable victory against Hull FC. St Helens edged out Leigh bbc.com in a thriller to give Paul Rowley his first Super League win as their coach."