General Sports 3d Briefing
×Winter Olympics Wrap-Up
USA men's hockey team bbc.com captured gold in dramatic overtime fashion against Canada, ending a 46-year drought. Meanwhile, Sweden women's curling team bbc.com secured gold with a final stone victory over Switzerland. The Italian ski cross duo bbc.com swept gold and silver medals in a remarkable home performance. Team GB bbc.com achieved their best-ever medal count, though they faced heartbreak in curling as Canada bbc.com denied them gold once again.
Golf & Tennis Highlights
Jacob Bridgeman espn.com claimed his first PGA Tour title at the Genesis Invitational, holding off Rory Mc Ilroy bbc.com by one shot. In tennis, Jessica Pegula bbc.com captured her 10th WTA title with victory at the Dubai Tennis Championships, while Elina Svitolina bbc.com reached the final by defeating world number four Coco Gauff.
Rugby Action
Ireland bbc.com reignited their Six Nations title hopes with a record 42-21 away victory over England. Scotland showed remarkable resilience in their Six Nations win bbc.com over Wales, scoring three second-half tries. In domestic rugby, Saracens bbc.com moved to the top of the Premiership Rugby table with a convincing win over Exeter.
Cricket Updates
South Africa bbc.com made a strong statement in the T20 World Cup Super 8s with a 76-run victory over hosts India. Phil Salt bbc.com scored a blistering 62 to set up England's win over Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, India bbc.com secured a historic series victory over Australia, marking their first home series loss since 2017.
Boxing & Other Sports
Ryan Garcia bbc.com secured his first major title with a dominant victory over Mario Barrios to claim the WBC welterweight championship. Luke Littler bbc.com won the Poland Darts Open despite a nine-dart finish from opponent Gian van Veen. In athletics, Megan Keith bbc.com set a new women's European 10km record.
Winter Olympics Records & Moments
Norway espn.com set a new Winter Games record with their 17th gold medal. Jorrit Bergsma bbc.com became the oldest speed skater ever to win Olympic gold at age. The USA men's hockey team victory marked the first time they've won gold in 46 years. Neutral athletes bbc.com were finally allowed to attend the closing ceremony after being absent from the opening.