General Sports 3d Briefing
×Winter Olympics Wrap
Italy espn.com extinguished the twin flames in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo during a closing ceremony inside ancient Verona Arena, passing the torch to France for the 2030 Games. IOC president Kirsty Coventry bbc.com declared the athletes "showed us that the Olympic Games are a place for everyone" as she closed this year's Winter Games. Team GB bbc.com celebrated three golds and a record-equalling medal haul at Milan-Cortina, marking a turning point for British winter sports. Eileen Gu espn.com defended her Olympic ski halfpipe title to make it six medals in six events over her Winter Games career, then shared that her grandmother died. Norway espn.com set a Winter Games record with 17th gold as biathlete Johannes Dale-Skjevdal skied to victory.
Ice Hockey Glory
Team USA bbc.com followed in the lead of the women's ice hockey team, beating Canada 2-1 in overtime to win the gold medal, as both American sides left Milano-Cortina 2026 as Olympic champions. Jack Hughes bbc.com scored in overtime for the USA to win gold over Canada in the men's ice hockey final. Jack Hughes espn.com scored two goals, and the U.S. rolled into the final by routing Slovakia 6-2 in the semifinals Friday night. The U.S. will meet tournament favorite and top-seeded Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. USA hockey's win espn.com captured dramatic final moments from Boldy's opener to Hughes' finish.
Curling Heartbreak
Team GB bbc.com settled for silver as Canada triumphed in the men's curling final, repeating the 2014 Winter Olympics result with a 9-6 defeat for Bruce Mouat's men. Team GB's Mouat and Hardie bbc.com emotionally reflected on their defeat to Canada in the men's curling final, having also missed out on gold four years ago in Beijing. Great Britain bbc.com curlers were denied Olympic gold at death yet again as Canada denied Team GB a fourth gold medal of this year's Games. Canada espn.com topped the U.S. for bronze in women's curling, while top-ranked Canada's women were upset by Sweden in the Olympic curling semifinals.
Rugby Union Thrills
Ireland bbc.com reignited their Six Nations title bid with a record 42-21 away win over England at Allianz Stadium. Ireland bbc.com hit record away win over England as a ruthless performance reignited their championship hopes. Andy Farrell bbc.com hailed Saturday's 42-21 win over England as a "special day" after his players "showed respect for each other and the jersey." England head coach Steve Borthwick bbc.com said his side gave themselves a "mountain to climb" after an error-strewn first half in the defeat. Scotland bbc.com scored three second-half tries to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff. Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu bbc.com hailed his side's "ugly" Six Nations victory in Cardiff as they earned a fourth straight win over Wales for the first time in 99 years. Wales captain Dewi Lake bbc.com felt his side lost a Six Nations game against Scotland in Cardiff that they did enough to win. France bbc.com scored five tries on their way to a bonus-point win over Italy in Lille to take a four-point lead at the top of the Six Nations table after three games played. France bbc.com recorded a bonus-point win against a spirited Italy in Lille to maintain their bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and back-to-back titles.
Cricket Action
South Africa bbc.com recovered from a slow start to beat hosts India by 76 runs in their opening game of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup. South Africa bbc.com underlined their credentials as serious challengers for the T20 World Cup with victory against co-hosts and defending champions India. England bbc.com won their opening match of the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka by 51 runs after bowling them out for. Phil Salt bbc.com hit 62 to set up England win over Sri Lanka as the batters laid the platform for victory. England World Cup winner Matt Dawson bbc.com discussed what went wrong in England's record home defeat by Ireland and what areas could be improved for the final two rounds of the Six Nations. Jacob Bethell bbc.com told BBC Sport's Matt Henry that England aren't worried about the form of Jos Buttler, nor the team's inconsistent performances as they head into the Super 8s stage of the T20 World Cup.
Boxing Highlights
Ryan Garcia bbc.com secured his first major title with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Mario Barrios in Las Vegas to become the new WBC welterweight champion. Ryan Garcia espn.com delivered perhaps the most complete performance of his career, dropping Mario Barrios early and cruising to a unanimous decision to win the WBC welterweight title. Eddie Hearn bbc.com said he is "devastated" after Conor Benn made the "very painful" decision to leave Matchroom Boxing organisation to join Dana White's Zuffa Boxing promotional company. Eddie Hearn bbc.com warned that he is ready for the "battle" with Zuffa Boxing's Dana White after the fledgling boxing promotion poached Conor Benn.
Other Sports
Luke Littler bbc.com won the Poland Darts Open title despite a nine-dart finish in the final from Gian van Veen. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul espn.com justified her top billing in emphatic fashion after beating Japan's Chizzy Iwai by one stroke to capture and claim her home LPGA Thailand tournament for the first time. Carlos Alcaraz bbc.com thrashed Arthur Fils inside 50 minutes to maintain his unbeaten start to 2026 and win the Qatar Open in Doha. Jessica Pegula bbc.com says she couldn't have asked for a better start to 2026 after beating Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-4 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships. Kamila Sellier espn.com of Poland was stretchered off after a blade sliced over her left eye during an accident at the women's 1500 meters Friday, but Polish officials said her eye was OK. Jorrit Bergsma bbc.com from the Netherlands, becomes the oldest ever speed skater to win Olympic gold in the men's Mass Start Speed Skating event at 40 years old.